Today, we depart early for Ha long Bay in a private air conditioned vehicle. After
3 –hour on road, we arrive in Halong dock. Get on board our private boat for a cruise
among the 3, 000 spectacular limestone islands that rise from the emerald green
waters of Ha Long Bay. The boat is one of the more traditional varieties that sail
through the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch
on board while the captain heads out for the horizon. Cruise to Quan Lan via the
lesser known but equally magnificent Bai Tu Long bay, the neglected area with islands
in different shapes. After lunch, there a nice time for kayaking in the wonderful
view of Bai Tu Long bay. Arrive at Quan Lan Island in the late afternoon. Check
in the resort and take a rest. Dinner with local seafood dishes and specialty.
Accommodation at resort in Quan Lan
After breakfast, you are free to explore desolate Quan Lan Island with its stunning
deserted sandy beaches. Quan Lan is endowed with many advantages, boasting not only
beauty spots but also historical and traditional values. A popular option is to
hire a bicycle and take a photographic trip around the Island, which will allow
you to glimpse the remoteness and untouched scenery before wide-scale tourism made
its impact. Or just simply walking on smooth ways among sea pine woods or singing
together with local fishermen will leave you unforgettable memory. In the afternoon
sail to nearby Thang Loi Island. Enjoy 2 hours kayaking, then return to resort for
overnight.
Accommodation at resort in Quan Lan
After breakfast, cruise to Trong and Trinh Nu caves. Paddle for three hours among
the karst scenery near to the caves. Trong and Trinh Nu caves can also be explored
by foot. They are seldom visited by tourists, and are therefore truly off the beaten
path. Return to the boat for lunch on board. After lunch cruise further through
the bay and explore the Luon Cave by kayaking (subject to the tide.) Paddle through
the tunnel and emerge into a crater lake, surrounded by impenetrable cliffs and
gliding kites. Arrive Halong dock in the late afternoon, our waiting vehicle will
transfer us directly to Hanoi.