Kayak Halong Bay: Fantastic kayaking and cruise in Halong Bay

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.30am. On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a wooden boat for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we start our exploration of the bay paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We will meet the mother boat, a junk in Chinese style, in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin.

Summary
Transfer Hanoi – Halong Bay: 3.5 hrs
Kayaking:    2.5 hrs
Meals:      Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:    Twin shared cabin

Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay

After breakfast we start paddling to Van Chai Floating village and then continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also explore some other caves nearby. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. After lunch we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat

Summary
Kayaking:  6 hrs
Meals:    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:  Twin shared cabin

Day 3: Kayaking – Halong Bay

Breakfast on boat. Transferred by support boat to Lan Ha Bay, where we start paddling across a wide sea channel to reach Dau Be Island, which has a small fishing settlement. To the western side of the island is Ho Ba Ham (Three Tunnel Lake), a deep grotto with three inland "lakes. The grotto is accessible only at low tide by kayak. There are beautiful beaches around, where we could stop for swimming. Optional paddling around the island. Lunch on support boat.
Transfer back to mother boat for dinner and overnight.

Summary
Kayaking:   5 - 6 hrs
Meals:    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation:  Twin shared cabin

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch on the junk before heading back to Hanoi by bus.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch on mother boat

Summary
Cruising:    3 hrs
Transfer Halong Bay – Hanoi:  3.5 hrs
Meals:      Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusion:

• AC vehicle
• Twin shared cabin on junk
• Private support boat as paddling
• Sit-on-top double kayak
• Dry bag
• English or French speaking guide
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• First-aid kit
• Water & Snacks
• Entrance and sightseeing fee

Exclusion: 

• Travel insurance
• Visa
• Tips
• Personal expenses

Note: we use private support boat when paddling to explore hidden and untouristy corners of Halong Bay. That makes our itinerary different from those organized by other tour operators who just use the kayaking packages offered by the overnight junks.  Our trips are for true and different kayaking experience in Halong Bay.