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DAY ONE |
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08:30 am approx |
Our guide will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car
pick up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside,
farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a chance to take
photos.
Comfort break
The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours
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12 noon approx |
Arrive
Halong Bay.
Welcome aboard
The Paloma.
Meet the captain and crew and join us for a welcome cocktail as
we tell you about life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing
lunch
in the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the
stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as we
sail through the calm waters.
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Afternoon |
While we make our
way to
Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world
go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin.
Early afternoon arrive at
Vong Vieng
floating fishing village
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts about
this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel on
the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your guides
through their fishing village where you can meet the locals, visit
the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is like
living on the water.
We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this
community.
Back on board The Paloma we head towards
Halong Bay.
We drop anchor in the
calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to go
swimming in the clear
warm waters or go kayaking.
Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert will
run through the safety procedures and after a basic paddling
lesson our experienced guide will lead you to explore the Bay,
its lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of
sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and sauna
in our luxurious spa.
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Early evening |
Back on board, enjoy
the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a
pre-dinner drink in the bar.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which is
a gastronomic delight. After dinner, unwind in the bar where there
is a selection of books, magazines and board games or relax in the
spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go
cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk..
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DAY 2 |
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06:30 |
For the early
risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi
helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no
better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone
peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay or have an
early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee
or tea is served.
After breakfast
transfer from The Paloma to a smaller boat which will take you to
one of the more remote and secluded parts of the
Lan Ha Bay waters and
islands.
Our guide will take you
on a kayaking tour of the
waters. There is no better way to discover the lagoons, the coral
reef, beaches and limestone peaks.
Or sunbathe on one of the secluded beaches, go swimming.
During the morning our
chef and crew prepare a special BBQ
lunch on the private beach (depends on the weather). After
lunch we discover Ho Ba Ham Islet
in Lan Ha Bay which borders the Gulf of Tonkin.
Our local guide
will take you on a tour of the local community, Van Gia fishing
village and lagoons.
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16:00 |
Back on board The
Paloma, take time to refresh and relax.
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Early evening |
Enjoy the sunset with
evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area.
After dinner,
unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books, magazines
and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma
TV; join some of our team to go night fishing or take a late
night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.
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DAY 3 |
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06:30 |
For the early risers join us for a
Tai Chi session on the
sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body
and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst
the limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have an
early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee
and tea and served.
After breakfast we sail through the waters and pass by a number
of caves including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave,
Coc Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at
Surprise (Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and visit
Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon
Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay
with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
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10:00 am |
Back on board. Take
time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left
in the luggage store.
An early lunch is
served.
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12 noon |
Return to the
shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell.
ransfer to minibus or private car
and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at
your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00
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PRICE |
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Our prices are quoted in $USD based
per person per
cabin for accommodation and full
board for 3 days 2 nights.
Items under cost exclusions will be quoted separately.
Price: 2011
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Cabin |
2 people
sharing (twin or double) |
Triple
occupancy |
Single Cabin |
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Superior room |
$235/pax |
n/a
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$365/Cabin |
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Deluxe room |
$255/pax |
n/a
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$405/Cabin |
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Family suite* |
$269/pax |
3 pax (maximum) |
n/a |
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Paloma suite |
$290/ pax |
n/a |
n/a |
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Price: 2012
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Cabin |
2 people
sharing (twin or double) |
Triple
occupancy |
Single
Cabin |
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Superior
room |
$275/pax |
n/a
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$429/Cabin |
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Deluxe room |
$300/pax |
n/a
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$468/Cabin |
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Family
suite* |
$306/pax |
3 pax
(maximum) |
n/a |
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Paloma
suite |
$325/ pax |
n/a |
n/a
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* Children Policy:
- Only one child under 4 years old free of charge, sharing
fully-paid cabin, limited to one children per cabin.
- Children aged from 4 -11 years old will be charged 75% of
adult price, sharing fully-paid cabin, limited to one children
per cabin.
- Children from 12 years old will be charged as the same as
adults.
- Baby cots available free of charge for every cabin - on
request
* Terms and conditions about our Family Suite (1 double bed, 1
single bed) for 3 adult
- 3 adults and 1 child under 4 years old . Child no charge.
- 3 adults and 1 child from 4-11 years old. Child charged at 75%
of adult rate.
- 3 adults and child from 12 years old. Child charged at adult
rate.
- 3 adults. All
charged at adult rate.
Transport – round trip Hanoi-Halong-Hanoi
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Option |
Vehicle |
Price per
person |
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Option 1 |
4 seater car |
upon request |
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Option 2 |
7 seater car |
upon request |
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Option 3 |
16- 25 seater
coach |
15 USD /
pax(2011)
20 USD/pax
(2012)
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Costs
include:
- Full equipped luxury
en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
- All meals onboard
- Complimentary mineral
water
- Complimentary morning
tea and coffee
- Welcome drink
- Teambuilding games
- Cookery demonstrations
(on request)
- Entrance and
sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- Fishing equipment
- English speaking guide
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Costs
exclude:
- Mini bus per person
round trip (see costs above)
- Private car (upon
request)
- Beauty Spa and massage
- Additional drinks
- Tips and other personal
expenses
- All other services not
clearly mentioned above
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