Indochina Sails Junk Cruise

Indochina Sails Description

The newest deluxe junk of the fleet - the Indochina Sail  - just start in early April 2007. With well-appointed design and decor, the junk will together with its twin sister bring guests excellent experience cruising the World Heritage site.
Discover the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the the Indochina Sail   a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 40 meters  in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage room—plus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bay’s magnificent scenery.

While all those who visit Halong Bay are charmed by the archipelago’s beauty, few visitors are aware that the three-thousand islands that dot this bay are home to many rare plants, including species found nowhere else in the world. We chose our boat’s name— the Indochina Sail   —because, like the plant it was named after, our junk is perfectly suited to this environment. With its golden sails, polished woodwork and refined, Asian décor, the Indochina Sail   offers an unforgettable ambiance of relaxed elegance. Join us, and see Halong Bay in style.

Life on board

Measuring 40 meters  long and 8,5 meters  wide, our custom-built wooden junk features three decks, all outfitted with elegant Asian inspired decor. The lower deck is devoted to Passenger Cabins, with sleeping space for 30 people. The Reception, Restaurant, the Indochina Sail   Bar, Gift Shop and Library are all located on the main deck. On the top deck passengers will find the Sunset Bar and a spacious lounge area, perfect for our morning Tai Chi classes, weekend BBQs and sunset cocktails.
Guests are welcome to make use of our binoculars, snorkeling equipment, and top-of-the-line Canadian made Seaward kayaks.

Accommodation

While the view is undoubtedly the best feature of each of our ten guest cabins, guests will also appreciate the rooms’ tasteful décor and furnishings. To complement the bay’s natural beauty we have outfitted the cabins in natural materials: wood floors covered with sedge mats; walls covered with woven bamboo panels; and ceilings decorated with bamboo panels hand-painted with a ginger motif. The standing shower, meanwhile, features mosaic tiles in Orchid flower patterns.
Restaurant
A pleasant ambiance, attentive staff and great views make our restaurant the perfect place to sample the exotic delights of Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can look forward to lavish international breakfast buffets, casual, sit-down lunches of Vietnamese dishes, and formal dinners with delectable fusion cuisine. All dishes are prepared to please both the eye and the palate. Special BBQ dinners are served on the Sundeck on weekends, or upon a group’s request.

Tour name: Indochina Sails Junk 3days/2night

Tour Code: HLI1

Duration: 3 days / 2 night

Tour starts from: Hanoi

Tour ends in: Hanoi

Booking: Book now

Description:

Scenic Halong Bay, with its emerald seas, rests beautifully over the Red River Delta. This region, "the Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique landscape. The islands are famous for their dolomite and limestone rock formations, many of which have been given names. Natural grottos, fjords, land tunnels and inlets are also common. During the Vietnam War, numerous large ships sailed through the open waters of the bay and now an excursion by junk, cruises or fishing boat gives you the memorable experience of sailing past silent, sea-girt caves and around the spectacular formations, tasting fresh and authentic Vietnamese cuisines, breathing cool breezing from the Gulf of Tonkin and enjoying a romantic night with your sweet hearts under the starry sky. That's all we can say how fantastic Halong is and how amazing our junk cruise you will feel because it's simply the best that we can offer you. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay

08:30: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi and drive to Halong bay. Stop to have a break on the way,
12h30: Boarding Indochina Sails Junk for departure
13h00: Lunch is served with welcome wine.
13h30: A fantastic cruise in Ha Long Bay, visit Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Dog island, Sail island, visit Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titop beach. Enjoy dinner on board while watching sunset.
Fishing, drinking Vietnamese wine, and spending a night on junk.
(Lunch & dinner included)

Day 2: Halong Bay Cruising

7h00: Breakfast is served
7h30: Free at leisure for swimming.
8h00: Another cruise to visit Tortoise island, Man’s head island, visit Luon cave by small bamboo boat.
12h00: Lunch is served
13h00: Visit Ba Ham lake (selected according to the tides)
14h00: Free leisure for fishing and drinking
19h30: Dinner is served and overnight on board.
(Breakfast, lunch & dinner included)

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

7h00: Breakfast is served
7h30: Visit Bai Tu Long, Teapot island, Chopstiks island, Bai Tho moun tain.
11h00: Return to Halong city and have lunch on boat.
11h45: Arrive Halong Pier. Time to say goodbye the crew. Pick up and transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel. End of services.
(Breakfast & lunch included)

Tour Price:

Trip Includes:

• Accommodation (double/twin sharing)

• Private pick up and transfer (A/C van)

• Meals specified in tour program

• Boat trips specified the tour program

• All entrance, permission and visiting fees

Trip Excludes:

• Meals which do not specify in the program

• Personal travel insurance

• All personal expenses

• All gratuities and tips to driver

• Everything not mentioned in the program

What to bring

•  Original Passport with valid visa

•  Camera and rolls of film

•  Sun block

•  Wide brim hat

•  Swimming clothes

•  Sun Glasses

• amount of cash or credit card

•  Jackets (In winter only)

•  Personal medicines

•  Joy and big smiles
   

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