Highlights:
* Sleep aboard luxury junk away from tourist crowd
* Relax in **** Beach resort on Catba Island
* Expose yourselves to private beach amidst natural and dramatic scenery
* Trek off the tourist path in the National Park
* Discover the hidden grottoes & lagoons on your Sea Kayak
Day 1: Discover 2 incredible stalagmite caves on lime stone mountain  (B, L, D)
8.30 am: Meet Columbus guide at your hotel in Hanoi. Drive to Halong City (3.5 hrs).
Welcome aboard PINTA CRUISER . Set sails through breath-taking sceneries of the Bay while lunch is served in her gourmet restaurant. After lunch, visit Sung Sot cave on Limestone Mountain. Sunset cruise to serene Bai Tu Long Bay to see such amazing karsts of different formations as: Cong Troi , Hang Buom , Yen Ngua , and Dau Nguoi . Drop anchor at a quiet firth, away from tourist crowd for a leisure swim or visit Trinh Nu groto  (one of the most quiet cave where you can walk up to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with Pinta golden sails). Enjoy great sunset dinner in our ambiance restaurant before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
Day 2 : Luxury Goes Exploring (B, L, D)
A wonderful option for those who are looking for a small group of less than 6 persons exploring exotic bays while enjoy a high level of personalized service unrevealed in the region. After breakfast, transfer to getaway boat, there are three options to choose on this day, from relaxing to trekking or sea kayaking adventures.
Option 1(Kayak): Leisurely cruise to the other part of Bai Tu Long Bay, after a basic paddling lesson by our expert on how to paddle safely at your comfort, you will kayak though water tunnel in to tranquil lagoons with unique sea creatures and colorful coral reefs. More paddle to explore untouched floating fishing village in Vong Vieng, visit local houses, fish farms, and chat with children in school. Enjoy great lunch with wonderful set up by our chef on a private beach, relaxing, swimming and more exploring of the bay by kayak.
Option 2 (Trekking): Leisurely cruise to the wild side of Catba National Park, from here we start 2 hour trek through the rain forest to the other side of the island. On the way visit floating fishing village cut off from civilization, chat with the locals before reaching a private beach for a wonderful lunch served by our chef. Swimming, relaxing, and kayaking to explore placid lagoons, and floating fishing villages. More cruise to Catba Island. Get pleasure from romantic dinner and retire in Sunrise Beach Resort ****.
Day 3: Wake up to admire the paradise scenery (B, L, D)
8.30 am: Check out to transfer to Pinta Cruiser. Brunch buffet will be served whilst the Cruiser keeps on its route through the Bay back to Bai Chay City. Bus transfer back to Hanoi. Drop-off at your hotel. Trip ends at 5 pm.
All inclusive, except drinks: US$ 219 P. p Â
Swim on private beach or retreat your self at the spa. Visit local market or wander among the fishing town. 2pm boarding fast ferry to Hai Phong for a private road trip back to Hanoi. Trip ends at 6pm.
All inclusive, except drinks: US$ 239 P. P Â
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* Single occupancy subject to charge: US$ 95
* No additional charge for children under the age of 3Â
* Children from 4-9 years old to charge; US$ 169Â
* Itinerary depends on the weather conditions and could be changed accordingly
Things to bring: * Sun block, sun glasses, camera & film, insect repellent, original passport, wide brim hat, swimming
DURATIONS:
2 Days - Discover the best of Halong & Bai Tu Long Bay
3 Days - Bai Tu Long Bay Ultimated Luxury Getaway
3 Days - Cat Ba Island Extended