Ginger Cruise (3days/2nights) :: Lua Indochina Travel

Ginger Cruise (3days/2nights)

Scheduled itinerary for this tour

Day 1: Hanoi - Ha Long bay - Ginger Cruise (L/D)

Drive from Ha Noi to Ha long will take about 3hours of journey, stopping en route for relaxing at a handcraft center at Sao do town. Carry on our driving for one and half hours more, at around 12pm we will get to ha long city you will board on Halong Ginger and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth.

After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with Halong Ginger golden sails, go swimming on a quite beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Later afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with opportunity to interact with fishmen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.

At sunset time, kayak or symply take a bamboo row boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Back on board Halong Ginger , enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Ginger restaurant.

Day 2: Ginger Cruise - Ha Long Bay (Brunch/Dinner)

After breakfast, transfer to your day – trip boat with private crew and cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas. Enjoy swimming on quiet beaches, visiting water tunnels, fishing villages or kayaking. Lunch served on board by your private chef. Return to the mother boat for the night.

Day 3: Ginger Cruise - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (Brunch)

Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock. Disembark at the dock at Halong City. Transfer back to Hanoi by road and Tour ends at your hotel on arrival Hanoi.

Tour cost includes:

- Transfer to/from Ha Long by A/C private car/van
- Two nights on board in twin shaing
- Shared boat cruise
- Entrance fee
- English speaking guide on board
- Welcome drink
- Meals as indicated in the program as B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; Brunch
- Free use of swimming equipment, rowing boat, Tai Chi Class
- Kayaking

Tour cost excludes:

- Personal expense
- Drinks , telephone , laundry
- Travel insurance

About Ginger Cruise

- A wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort , elegant Asian inspired decor . Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length and 38 meters ( 23 feet ) in width .

- The Reception, Restaurant, Ginger Bar, Gift Shop and Library are all located o¬n the main deck. O¬n 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 : Outfitted the cabins outfitted 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, features mosaic tiles in Ginger flower patterns.

- Ginger cabin ( 8 cabins ) : 14 sqm with 2 single beds ( 95 cm x 205 cm ) , air – conditioner , mimibar , house phone , 3 panoramic windows and wardrobe.

- Deluxe Ginger cabin ( 2 cabins ) : 16 sqm with Queen-size bed ( 165 cm x 205 cm ) , air – conditioner , mimibar , house phone , 3 panoramic windows and wardrobe.