ROMANTIC HALONG BAY & CAT BA ISLAND ON DELUXE PHOENIX CRUISER ( 3 Days/ 2 Nights)

ROMANTIC HALONG BAY & CAT BA ISLAND ON DELUXE PHOENIX CRUISER ( 3 Days/ 2 Nights)

ROMANTIC HALONG BAY & CAT BA ISLAND ON DELUXE PHOENIX CRUISER ( 3 Days/ 2 Nights): An unique itinerary that combines Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island, cruising and biking to discover beautiful spots in the World Natural Heritage site and the National Park of Cat Ba, offering abundant photo opportunities along the way. Are you an active person who enjoys comfortable holidays? Then our biking cruise is exactly what you are looking for.

THE DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 1: HANOI – HALONG BAY – HALONG PHOENIX CRUISER (L, D)

Am: Be picked up at your hotel from 8h00 for 3.5 hour bus ride through the country side of the Red River Delta to Ha Long City. Upon arrival, aboard Halong Phoenix Cruiser, fresh seafood lunch (vegetable menu available) would be served while the boat is gliding out.

Pm: A short tender ride from the middle of the bay to an island for the famous Sung Sot Cave. As the sun sets over the bay, you are free to swim from the boat or just relax on sundeck with your favorite drink. Dinner is served with typically local seafood. Overnight on board.

DAY 2: HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND (B, L, D)

Am: Rise up for a breath taking on sundeck, be ready with your camera for a stunning vista in the serene bay. After breakfast, leaving Halong Phoenix Cruiser on a local support boat to head South for Cat Ba Island. A quick bus ride to nearby Cannon Fort, Cat Ba Market, and then head up to Suoi Goi Resort for lunch.

Pm: Pick your own bike then weave through the plain (bus supports behind). Green vegetable garden that surround the mountains will give a fascinating insight of countryside before hitting to secluded and privilege beach for swimming. Vietnamese diner and overnight in Suoi Goi Resort.

DAY 3: CAT BA ISLAND- HAI PHONG – HANOI (B, L)

Am: Breakfast then walk around the village. Relax with a cooking class at the resort to learn some recipes and techniques that go into the most popular dish of the Vietnamese food. Lunch would be served when you finish your cook.

Pm: We take you to Cai Vieng harbor for a hydrofoil boat ride to Hai Phong City. Be picked up by our vehicle then drive back to Hanoi. Trip ends at your hotel around 16h30.

PACKAGE COST:

Cabin Categories	Public Rates		Our Rates (USD)		Single Supplement
	Low season 1st May – 30th Sep, 2012	High season 1st Oct 2011– 30th Apr, 2012	Low season 1st May – 30th Sep, 2012	High season 1st Oct 2011– 30th Apr, 2012
Deluxe	220	230	205	210	70
Phoenix	240	250	230	235	80

Rates are in USD per person, based on twin shared cabin, valid from Jan 1^st2012 to Dec 31^st 2012

INCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v  English speaking guide

v  All entrance fees

v  Transfer to/from your hotel

v  01 night on boat (Halong Phoenix Cruiser)

v  02 small bottles of water in cabin on boat

v  01 night on Cat Ba Island (Suoi Goi Resort)

v  Bike and gears

v  Hydrofoil boat ticket

v  Cooking at the resort

v  Travel insurance.

v  Meals as specified (02 Breakfasts, 03 Lunches and 02 Dinners)

EXCLUSIVE OF ABOVE PRICES:

v Airfares.

v Visa Arrangements

v Beverages

v Tips and Personal expenses

v All other services not clearly mentioned above

CHILDREN POLICY:

v Children under 4 years old will be free of charge (maximum of one)

v Children between 4 and 9 years old:

- Sharing bed with adult will be charged 50% adult price

- Sharing cabin with adult will be charged 70% adult price

v Children over 9 years old pay adult price

v Two children under 9 years old sharing a cabin will be charged 75% full cabin rate

NOTE:

v Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.

v Meals on board are fusion: Vietnamese, seafood & international. Guests should advise of any special food preferences, allergies or dietary requirements at least one (1) week prior to the cruise date.

v Advance registration is required with full name, date of birth, nationality, gender, passport number and visa expiry date for all passengers. A valid passport is required upon check-in. Otherwise, boarding may be denied by port authority.

v Surcharge US$25 per person for compulsory dinner on following periods:

v December 24th, 2011

v December 31st, 2011

v January 22nd, 2012

WHAT TO BRING:

v Sun block

v Camera + Film

v Insect repellent

v Original Passport

v A wide brimmed hat

v Swimming costume

v Sun glasses

NOTES:

v Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.