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Bai Tu Long is lying within the area of the gulf of Tonkin, on the northeast of Vietnam. This tourism site is located 60 km from Bai Chay tourist centre and situated in Halong commune, Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province. It comprises a part of Halong’s sea, Cam Pha town and Van Don Island District. It’s next to Halong Bay on the southwest, bordering with the sea on the east, with Cam Pha town on the west and with Co To island district on the northeast. The bay is a long string of islands which was created when the entire limestone plateau sank below sea level. There are a rich biodiversity with 2 main ecosystems: a tropical, moist, evergreen rainforest ecosystem; and a marine and coastal ecosystem. It is estimated that there are 391 species of marine creatures, most of which bring about high economic and scientific value. Bai Tu Long and Halong has the same legendary story. According to legend, an immense dragon descended to Ha Long Bay (meaning “Descending Dragon”) millions years ago, dropping numerous eggs. These eggs hatched forming thousands of rocks and islands. The tail of the dragon extended far to the sea, forming Bach Long Vi (meaning “The Tail of the White Dragon”). As she returned to heaven, she said good bye to her offspring at the Bai Tu Long Bay (means “The dragon parts the offspring”). Bai Tu Long Bay has great potential for developing tourism. Along with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is one among the wonderful natural wonders, with beautiful islands and long-white-sandy beaches. Bai Tu Long is well-known not only for its natural beauty, but also for notable attractions as Quan Lan beach, Co To Island, Van Don Island and the fishing village of Vung Vieng. Van Don Island is one of the main highlights of Bai Tu Long Bay as it’s the first island you come to, the most developed, and is connected to the mainland by bridge. Quan Lan Island offers 3 white sandy beaches Quan Lan, Minh Chau and Son Hao. You can rent a tuk tuk to drive around 15km from North to South of this island. The bay is also home to the large must-seen Bai Tu Long National Park, one of seven Vietnamese amphibian national parks which has both terrestrial zone and aquatic zone. It represents Vietnam’s sea preservation site, which has attracted a larger number of both domestic and foreign tourists. Visitors can get there by speedboat or by road from Bai Chay Beach. A trip to Bai Tu Long can be done with minimum 2 nights stay required. The best way to take advantage of Bai Tu Long Bay is to get on a boat tour/ high speed hydrofoil from Hon Gai tourist wharf in Halong city, or go from Cai Rong pier on Van Don Island to the more...
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Dining in a cave is a special activity offered by cruise operators when you visit Bai Tu Long Bay. Instead of having dinner on board, you will enjoy the special dinner in a cave. It can be arranged for a big group who held a conference, wedding anniversary or birthday party (20 – 60 people), a small group of friends or family who find for their own space, and it is also ideal for a couple spending their honeymoon. After a full day with kayaking, swimming, visit floating village, you will go back to the boat and relax on the sundeck, or just enjoy some drinks. When it gets dark, the staffs will transfer you to the cave. Arriving in front of the cave, the candle light will lead you to the place where the tables are set- up, the food is well- decorated and ready to be served, the staffs welcome you. You are like to be in a different world with warm welcome, being private and romantic to enjoy. In Bai Tu Long Bay; it is arranged in Thien Canh Son Cave. In Halong Bay, it is organized mainly in Trong Cave (Hang Trống), Amazing cave… Most of the cruise operators can offer you this service. In fact, it is mainly held by the luxury cruises. The additional price is high as it includes: cave-hiring, set- up fee, food, personnel. The additional price depends on how big your group and related requests. This dinner in cave is an extra and special service so how can you make reservation for this? If you book a charter cruise, you should advise tour operator about this dining in cave request. They will shortly check service and offer you the additional charge. Please note that this option is only available for a private group, hiring private boat. There is no sharing option. If you book a sharing boat option but you really want to experience this service, what should you do? Bai Tu Long Bay 3 day 2 night trip on Dragon’s Pearl Junk can be your choice. Dinner in cave is an inclusive service for 3 day 2 night trip on Dragon’s Pearl Junk. This dinner in cave will be arranged on the second night of 3 day 2 night package, at Thien Canh Son cave in Bai Tu Long Bay. It is quite potential to become your life time experience. Tips: After your trip, extend to Sapa with Sapa...
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You will find this tour a great combination of kayaking and trekking. Kayaking in the wonderland of karst topography with 3,000 limestone islets and trekking through the national park with great view of Halong Bay from mountains’ summits. We will paddle amongst islets, visit hidden caves, lagoons, unspoiled beaches, floating fishing village and talk with local fish-man. On Cat Ba Island we will trek through jungle and have a chance to see the panorama of Halong Bay from one of the mountain summits we would conquer during the trek. Before heading back to Hanoi via Hai Phong we would have a half day to relax on the beach of Cat Ba. Highlights Amazing limestone formations Inclusive junk for overnight Great trek in jungle Day 1: Cruise Halong Bay Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay at 8.00am. On the way we will have a short break for refreshment at a handicraft centre. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a junk for a fine seafood lunch and an amazing cruise on the bay. We will visit to a cave before cruising through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach a beautiful cove where we anchor for the night. Dinner and overnight on the junk. Summary: Transfer Hanoi – Halong: 3.5 hrs Transportation: AC vehicle, Boat Activities: Cruising Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Twin shared cabin Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay After breakfast we kayak to Luon Cave and Trong Cave, the exploration of these cave takes us the morning. After lunch on the support boat we paddle to Van Chai Floating village, the biggest comunity of fishmen in Halong Bay. Wre will visit to the village school and local family before we continue paddling to Dark Cave. Tide permitting, we explore this amazing cave by kayak. The cave is a 200m long, dark tunnel thrusting through a limestone mountain. The tunnel is the only entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. Lunch on support boat in front of the cave. Cruise back to mother boat for dinner and overnight. Summary: Kayaking: 5 hr – moderate grade Transportation: Boat, Kayak Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Twin shared cabin Day 3: Kayaking and transfer to Cat Ba Island Breakfast on boat. Transferred by support boat to Ho Ba Ham, a deep grotto with three inland “lakes”. The grotto is accessible only at low tide by kayak. There are beautiful beaches around, where we could stop for swimming. Lunch in Ho Ba Ham area. In the afternoon if time and weather permits we can paddle in Lan Ha Bay and paddle to Cat Ba Island. Bus transfer from Cat Ba Dock to hotel. Check in hotel and free at leisure. Overnight on Cat Ba Island. Summary: Kayaking: 5 – 6 hrs – moderate grade Transportation: Boat, Kayak, Bus Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: Hotel on Cat Ba Island...
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