Day 1 Halong Bay, Junk overnight
This morning you are collected at around 8.30am by your guide for the 4 hour drive to Halong Bay. En route there will be a short stop at the Sao Do centre run for and by handicapped children. On arrival we board our private boat, enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch on board while cruising through thousands of limestone karsts within this World Heritage site. There is an opportunity to swim in the bay's emerald waters, explore caves with incredible formations of stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy the tranquility of this bay of wonders. We spend the night in on board our boat

Day 2 Cat Ba Island
Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay you have time for an early morning swim followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to discover the natural beauty of the Bay along the way to Cat Ba island where you have the options of visiting the national park, trekking over to Viet Hai fishing village by 15km forest road, taking a boat trip to Monkey island or simply lazing the day away on nearby beaches. We spend the night in the island

Day 3 Ha Noi
We spend the morning free at leisure, A popular option is to hire a motorbike and take a photographic trip around the Island before boarding a hydrofoil for the sea port city of Hai Phong. Here we transfer to our vehicle for a 2-hour journey back to Hanoi.

travel style: Independent
If you're looking for something different or you want an extension to your trip, an Independent adventure could be just the thing. These private itineraries will take you to a new level of personal experience and self discovery. They can accommodate a special interest, such as cookery or meditation, or can be as simple as a beach break. Transport, accommodation standard and inclusions vary from trip to trip.
group size
N/A as this trip is on a private basis.
accommodation & meal inclusions
1 night on board junk boat and 1 night in hotel
Ha Long Bay: Junk Boat
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Cat Ba Island: Holiday View Hotel
Meals included: breakfast
*Note:This trip operates on a twin share basis (two single beds in one room).. Single supplements are only applicable to single travellers who wish to have their own room and are not applicable on overnight boat
transport
private Air-conditioned vehicles, hydrofoil, junk boat.
physical rating * easy
Be prepared to carry your bag for short distances to your hotel and to the boat

Tour includes:
* Local English speaking guide the whole trip 
*Accommodation with daily breakfast, entrance fees, meals, transportation, and sightseeing excursions as itinerary. 
* Permits
Tour excludes:
* Visa costs
* Pre/post trip arrangements
* Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
* International flights
* Arrival and Departure transfers
* Meals other than those listed
* Travel insurance