Paloma Cruise Halong Bay (2 days/1 night) - $139 - Paloma Cruise Halong Bay (2 days/1 night) - $139

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Paloma Cruise Halong Bay (2 days/1 night) - $139

Paloma Cruise is a brand new Chinese wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4 decks she has 15 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa.

Price: US$139 (included taxes & service charge)

Routes: Hanoi - Halong - Bai Tu Long - Hanoi

Duration: 2 days/1 night

Depart from: Hanoi

Return to: Hanoi

Halong Paloma Cruise is a brand new Chinese woodenjunk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4decks she has 15 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with softseating and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeckand luxury spa.

Come onboard The Paloma Junk. Be charmed byher exquisite luxury, intimate setting and unrivalled home from homeservice. An unforgettable way to witness the serene, calm setting ofHalong Bay’s exceptional natural beauty. Halong Paloma Cruise is yourhome while you are in Halong Bay. Good service is key. Our crewconsists of 20 dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individuals who arecommitted to making your stay with us special and forgettable.

The area immediately northeast of Halong Bay isknown as Bai Tu Long Bay and is the focus of our special itinerary.Hundreds of islets rising from the clear waters, long sandy beachesbeckon, grottoes and lagoons entice the visitor – an area relativelyunderdeveloped and unpolluted by the tourist trade.

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong - Bai Tu Long (L/D)

08: 00Our 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)

12: 00 Arrive Halong Bay.Welcome aboard The Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for awelcome 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.
Joinus for a relaxing lunch in the restaurant or on the outdoor diningarea. Enjoy the stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestoneislands as we sail through the calm waters.

Afternoon: While we make ourway to Bai Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world go byor take an afternoon nap in your cabin.

Early afternoon we arrive at Cong Do Islandwith its many lagoons home to numerous species of sea-life, such asshrimp, crab, fish, squid and aquatic plants while south-west of theisland has a preserved, almost undamaged coral reef.
We drop anchor.
Opportunityto go swimming in the clear warm waters or go kayaking. Kayaking issuitable for all levels and ages. Our expert will run through thesafety procedures and after a basic paddling lesson our experiencedguide 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 massageand sauna in our luxurious spa.

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.
ABBQ dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which isa gastronomic delight.After dinner, unwind in the bar where there is aselection 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 cuttlefishing at night or take a late night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.

Day 2: Paloma Cruising - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

06: 30 For the early risers joinus for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mindand condition the body and there is no better environment to practicethis 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.
We set sail again and head to 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.
Disembarkand travel on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be yourguides through their fishing village where you can meet the locals,visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what life is likeliving on the water.
We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of, this community.
Back on board we start to head back the harbour.

10: 00 Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store.
An early lunch is served.

12: 00 Return to the shore and disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16: 30 / 17: 00

Type of cabin	Cabin (Price Per Person in US$)
Type of cabin	Superior	Deluxe	Family Suite	Paloma Suite
Double/ Twin	139	156	169	175
Single Surcharge	55	65	N/A	N/A

Trip includes:

Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water
All meals onboard
Complimentary mineral water
Complimentary morning tea and coffee
Welcome drink
Tai Chi Cookery demonstrations (on request)
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Kayaking
Fishing equipment
English speaking guide

Trip excludes:

Transportation Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (Sharring mini bus: US$20/person)
Private car (upon request)
Beauty Spa and massage
Additional drinks
Tips and other personal expenses
All other services not clearly mentioned above

Children Policy:

Only one child under 4 can share the cabin with parents, free of charge.
Children aged from 5 -10 will stay at another cabin with 75% charge of adult price.
Children from 11 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 family suite