The Dragon Pearl is 32 meter long and 8-meter wide masterpiece is constructed using finest quality materials by the hands of skilled craftsman. Designed after the Chinese sailing Junks of old, there are three traditional sails; a 13-meter main sail, a 14-meter front sail, and a 7-meter cross sail with a total of 18 twin/double fully equipped cabins.

Scheduled itinerary for this tour

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (L/D)

Leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay . Drive 3.5 hours through the Red River Delta with its verdant farmland dotted with local villages . Arrive at 12:00pm.  transfer to the Dragon''''''''s Pearl Junk, enjoy a welcome drink and lunch with fresh seafood as you embark on a 4 hours cruise into the bay to see the incredible Karst formations such as Lion, Tea Pot, and Toad... Cruise further past the Tam Cung cave’s gate, Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islet, and then visit the Sung Sot (Amazing) cave . There will be lots of time for swimming and sun bathing. Cruise to a quiet firth and enjoy a great sunset dinner, relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Day 2: Explore Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

There are two options to choose from o¬n this day:

* Option 1: Relaxing

After breakfast, take a smaller boat with the kayak option group to their drop-off point. Continue to the barbecue beach where you can relax and swim while waiting for the kayak option group to arrive and share lunch with you. You will have a few more hours after lunch to relax o¬n the small boat while cruising and visiting a floating village before returning to Dragon''''''''s Pearl with the kayak option group.

* Option 2 : Trekking in Cat Ba National Park - 3 hours

After breakfast, take transfer boat and cruise to Cat Ba National Park. Trekking in a undiscovered of Viet Hai Village o¬n snake trail with rocks rising from ground beside, you will have chance to discover the self-supplied life of local residents. Climb up the peak of a mountain, you will see panorama of Ha Long bay and Viet Hai Valley in the heart of Cat Ba Park, lunch in village o¬n the way. Trekking back to transfer boat and cruise back to Dragon’s Pearl Junk for sunset Dinner & overnight.

* Option 3: Adventure - Sea Kayaking Discovery

After breakfast, transfer to the Kayaking area where you will be given a basic paddling lesson by our expert o¬n how to paddle safely at your comfort. After that, you and your guide will explore the mystical bay. There will be a lot of swimming, visiting beach or a lagoon cave (depending o¬n tidal conditions). BBQ lunch o¬n beach or small boat. And then cruise to explore Dark & Bright cave before getting back to Dragon’s Pearl Junk for dinner & overnight.

Day 3: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi ( Brunch )

Early risers will enjoy a refreshing swim in a quiet firth. Brunch buffet will be served from 7:30am – 9:30am. You’ll continue cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations like Trong (Drum) cave, Yen Ngua (Saddle) islet, Ham Rong (Dragon’s mouth) islet, Am (Tea Pot) islet, Mat Qui (Monster’s face) islet, former “Indochina” movie’s studio. Check out procedure (10.30am-11.30am). Arrive at the harbor by 12pm, transfer to the pier and board the private coach back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi around 4:00pm. End of the services.

Tour cost includes:

- A/c shared van transfer to/from Halong
- Two nights on board in twin shaing
- Shared boat cruise
- Entrance fee
- English speaking guide on board
- Meals as indicated in the program as B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Tour cost excludes:

- Personal expenses
- Drinks & other meals not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance

Tour cost:              

Option 1: 229US$/person
Option 2: 249US$/person
Option 3: 249US$/person

Single Supplement : 75US$/person

About Dragon Pearl Cruise

- Air-conditioned cabin ( 9m2 ) with own bathroom included hot water shower, a closet and night table.