The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from the clear waters, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an area relatively underdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade
3DAYS / 2NIGHTS ON PALOMA
Bai Tu Long bay – Vong Vieng floating village –
Trong cave – Lan Ha bay –– Van Gia fishing village – Ha Long bay – Sung Sot cave
Halong Bay is a
spectacular natural wonder. The dramatic scenery dotted with islets makes this
an excellent semi-sheltered, open water location for kayaking. Paloma combines
oriental style with contemporary luxury. Together they are the perfect recipe
for an enchanting and relaxing holiday. This two night cruise is ideal for the
keen novice or experienced kayaker alike.
Day 1:
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7.45 – 8.15
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Our bus or private car will pick you
up at your hotel.
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12.30
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Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City.
Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise
briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise.
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13.15 – 13.30
15.00
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Have lunch – delicious Vietnamese set
menu (Massage service is available after lunch and thoughout the cruise).
Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the
towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich
(Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
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Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village
by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the
vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities:
Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming etc.
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17.00
18:30
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Drop anchor in the calm water
surrounded by islets near Hang Trong.
Happy Hour (sunset party)
Vietnamese cooking demonstration on
boat.
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19.15
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Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
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21:00
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Relaxing on your cabin or join the on
board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining
room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing
cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also
try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one
free (wine by the bottle excluded)
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Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
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Day 2:
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06.15
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Start your day with Tai Chi on the
Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
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07.00
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Paloma weighs anchor to sail through
the bay and pass by several beautiful places such as Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh
Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc Ngoi (Toad) Islet, etc. Early breakfast in the dinning
room.
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08.30
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Transfer to Smaller boat for Lan Ha
Bay excursion.
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09.30
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Guided kayaking and swimming at Three
Peaches beach, a pristine natural beach lapped by the turquoise water.
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12.30
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BBQ lunch is served on beach (depend
on the weather).
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14.00
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Continue discovering discovery Toi and
Sang Cave (depend on the condition), the most remote point in Lan Ha Bay and
bordering the Gulf of Tonkin. Visit its quaint fishing village and lagoon.
Possibility of kayaking through an amazing tunnel under a karst mountain
(time permitting).
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16.00
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Return to Paloma Cruise.
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17.00
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The vessel cruises back to the bay for
second overnight anchorage near Ho Dong Tien. Happy hour (Sunset party).
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19.15
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Sumptuous Seafood Set – dinner
onboard.
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21.00
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Relaxing on your cabin or join the on
board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining
room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing
cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also
try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one
free (wine by the bottle excluded)
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
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Day 3:
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06.15
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Starting your day with Tai Chi on the
Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
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07.00
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Have buffet breakfast in dinning room.
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08.00
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Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
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08:15
10:00
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Transfer by tender to the Surprise
Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for
approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
Upon return to the boat you will have
30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your
belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins
(staff will transfer directly to the pier).
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10:30
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Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining
room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the
dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
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11.30 – 12.00
16:00-16:30
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Arrive at Hon Gai Habour. Transfer by
tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for return
transportation
Arrive in Hanoi | |
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· English speaking
guide on board
·
Entrance and Sightseeing
fees
·
Luxury Cruise through Bai
Tu Long bay and Halong bay
·
All meal on board (3
lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts)
·
Cooking demonstration
·
Sunset party
·
Kayaking for full 2nd
day
·
Welcome drink, cold
handkerchief
·
2 bottles of mineral
water in rooms
·
Daily fresh fruit in
room
·
BBQ lunch on beach
·
Tax, service charge
·
Insurance on
board
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· Airfares
· Visa
Arrangements
· Beverages,
Tips, and Personal Expenses
· All other
services not clearly mentioned in
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Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to
weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
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The
area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the
focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising from the clear
waters, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an
area relatively underdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade
PALOMA 2DAYS/1 NIGHT HA LONG BAY CRUISE
Bai Tu Long bay – Vong Vieng floating village – Trong cave – Ha
Long bay – Sung Sot cave
The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay is known as Bai Tu
Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary. Hundreds of islets rising
from clear water, long sandy beaches beckon, grottoes and lagoons entice
visitors – an area relatively developing and unpolluted by the tourist trade.
Day 1:
|
7.45 – 8.15
|
Our bus or private car will pick you
up at your hotel.
|
|
12.30
|
Arrive at Paloma office, Halong City.
Transferred by tender to Paloma Cruise – enjoy welcome drink. Receive cruise
briefing, check into cabins and begin your cruise.
|
|
13.15 – 13.30
15:00
|
Having lunch – delicious Vietnamese
set menu (Massage service is available after lunch and thoughout the cruise).
Head to Bai Tu Long Bay, pass the
towns of Hon Gai and Cam Pha, Oan Lagoon, Mat Quy (Monster Head) and Am Tich
(Teapot) Islets and Vung Vieng fishing village.
|
|
|
Visit the Vung Vieng fishing village
by local rowing boat (01 hour) or Kayak into the village then return to the
vessel for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional
massage, swimming etc.
|
|
17.00
18:30
|
Drop anchor in the calm water
surrounded by islets near Hang Trong.
Happy Hour (sunset party)
Vietnamese cooking demonstration on
boat.
|
|
19.15
|
Sumptuous Set-dinner onboard.
|
|
21.00
|
Relaxing on your cabin or join the on
board activities: film entertainment, light music for dancing in the dining
room (please book in advance with your tour guide), board games and playing
cards are available, and massage services are available. Passengers may also
try their luck at squid fishing from the boat.
Happy Hour! Buy two drink - get one
free (wine by the bottle excluded)
|
|
|
Overnight aboard Paloma Cruise.
|
Day 2:
|
06.15
|
Starting your day with Tai Chi on the
Sundeck while complimentary tea & coffee are served.
|
|
07.00
|
Have breakfast in dinning room.
|
|
08.00
|
Explore the Surprise Cave (Sung Sot).
|
|
08:15
10:00
|
Transfer by tender to the Surprise
Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance and tour the cave for
approximately 45 minutes. Walk down about 100 steps and return to the boat.
Upon return to the boat you will have
30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please remove all of your
belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins
(staff will transfer directly to the pier).
|
|
10:30
|
Enjoy Set Menu for lunch in the dining
room. We will settle bills after breakfast. Relax on the sundeck or in the
dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
|
|
11.30 – 12.00
16:00-16:30
|
Arrive at Hon Gai Harbour. Transfer by
tender to the pier, relax inside the Paloma Office while waiting for return
transportation
Arrive in Hanoi
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Inclusions:
* Transport
2 ways: Hanoi- Halong-Hanoi
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Exclusions:
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|
· English
speaking guide on board
·
Entrance and
Sightseeing fees
·
Luxury Cruise through
Bai Tu Long bay and Halong bay
·
All meal on board (3
lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts)
·
Cooking demonstration
·
Sunset party
·
Kayaking for full 2nd
day
·
Welcome drink, cold
handkerchief
·
2 bottles of mineral
water in rooms
·
Daily fresh fruit in
room
·
BBQ lunch on beach
·
Tax, service charge
·
Insurance
on board
|
· Airfares
· Visa
Arrangements
· Beverages,
Tips, and Personal Expenses
· All other
services not clearly mentioned in
|
Notes: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to
weather, tide levels and operating conditions.
|
|
|
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