Lagoon Explorer Junk Cruise Scenic Halong Bay, with its emerald seas, rests beautifully over the Red River Delta. This region, "the Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape. The islands are famous for their dolomite and limestone rock formations, many of which have been given names. Natural grottos, fjords, land tunnels and inlets are also common. During the Vietnam War, numerous large ships sailed through the open waters of the bay and now an excursion by junk, cruises or fishing boat gives you the memorable experience of sailing past silent, sea-girt caves and around the spectacular formations, tasting fresh and authentic Vietnamese cuisines, breathing cool breezing from the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoying a romantic night with your sweet hearts under the starry sky. That's all we can say how fantastic Halong is and how amazing our junk cruise you will feel because it's simply the best that we can offer you.   Itinerary   Hanoi - Halong Bay - Quan Lan Island - Cong Tay Island - Hanoi   4 days/3 nights   Day 1  Hanoi - Halong - Welcome on board Leave Hanoi by private car/van at 8:30am. Arriving at the jetty around 12:30pm. Our crew welcomes you on board the Lagoon Explorer Cruise, enjoy welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. Lunch with fresh seafood is served at 1:00pm, start a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. Dinner and overnight aboard junk. (B, L) Day 2  Halong Bay Discovery - Quan Lan Island Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bay’s landscape. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax and take in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the crystal-clear water of the bay. The silence is almost eerie, you can hear the birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against your boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh and gentle breeze. Having breakfast at 08:00 and the boat continue cruising to Quan Lan island. Lunch on boat. We will be arriving at Quan Lan around 14:00, we will start cycling to explore the beautiful island, visiting an ancient temple and then onward to unspoilt beach of Minh Chau for swimming and sun bathing. Back to Quan Lan beach for swimming and tonight we will have BBQ dinner on the beach. Overnight on the boat. (B, L, D)   Day 3  Quan Lan - Sen Hamlet - Cong Tay Island Boat starts cruising to Sen Hamlet, cycling to explore Sen Hamlet. Lunch with local products in a traditional-ancient pillar house & relax. Getting back the boat at second wharf (4km) for cruising to Cong Tay island, swimming, have dinner and overnight on boat. (B, L, D)  Day 4  Cong Tay Island - Halong Bay - Hanoi Enjoy the morning swim, and at 8:30am boat spread sails to run towards the wharfs through Bai Tu Long Bay. Have Brunch at 10:30am, check out, boat arrive at wharf at 12:00noon. Transfer back to Hanoi   Tour Duration Rate per person (Chartered Prices) 3 days/ 2 nights 540 USD 4 days/ 3 nights 730 USD   Itinerary   Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi   2 days/1night   Day 1  Hanoi - Ha Long Bay After pick-up from our hotel, we leave Hanoi by private vehicle at 8:30 am, arriving at the jetty around 12:30 pm. Our crew welcomes you on board the Lagoon Explorer Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink, check-in to your cabin. A seafood lunch is served at 1:00 pm while you begin a 3.5 hours cruise into mystic Halong Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster's face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, floating fishing village, with its unique way of life. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Halong bay. Enjoy another seafood feast for dinner and for the night owls, there is an option of night fishing. (L, D)   Day 2  Ha Long Bay - Hanoi Rising to the lapping waters of the bay we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. After breakfast explore Sung Sot cave (8:00 to 9:00), swim and relax at Soi Sim beach. At 9:30 am, our boat starts cruising back to the jetty while brunch is served from 10:30 to 11:30. We continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations. Checkout is at 11:45 am. Boat arrive at harbor by noon for the drive back to Hanoi. Drop you at your hotel. (B, L)   Tour Duration Rate per person (Chartered Prices) 2 days/1 night 318 USD   Tour price in US$ based on  2 persons onward based on a Private Charted Lagoon Explorer Junk Cruise. * Children under 3 year old: Free of charge * Children from 3 to 10 year old: 50% charged * Above 10 year old: charged as adult   What to bring: Sun lotion; Camera; Insect repellent; Original; Passport; Wide brim hat; Swimming costume; Sun glasses Included Transfer A/C vehicle Local English speaking guide on boat Entrance fees Meals as indicated in itinerary Tea and coffee on board Twin share cabin basis with American breakfast   Excluded Travel insurance Admission fees during free time Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc. Tips and gratuities