Garden Bay Cruise 2D1N

 TOUR INFORMATION

The information below is intended to assist you as you consider your travel options for Vietnam with 24h Tour. In addition to the detailed itinerary each tour has been supported with some useful information to provide you with an overview of your accommodation & meals, all things money, passports, visas, vaccinations, insurance, clothing, personal equipment and much more to help you with your travel preparations.

 Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Our guide will pick you up in the early morning from your hotel stay or meeting point for your depart to Halong Bay. Welcome drinks will be served and lunch will follow directly after. Visiting the ehtnic Vung Vieng village and learning about the lives of the local people is next on the agenda. From Vung Ha we will explore the area with stunning karst mountains by kayak. Take a dive in the cool water to cool down and relax in one of the Bay's hidden coves. We'll head to the secluded Dong Tien lake afterwards to enjoy sunset during happy hour, have a cooking class after and enjoy dinner with local Vietnamese dishes. A fishing excursion is an extra option for the night.

     07:45 Picking up guests from hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter.
    12:00 Transfer to Cruise, welcome drink and briefing.
    12:30 Lunch, Vietnamese dishes!
    15:00 Explore Vung Vien Village and see how locals live.
    16:00 Visit Vung Ha by kayak, swim and relax.
    17:00 Sit back and enjoy the cruise through the beautiful Dong Tien Lake.
    17:30 Sunset party met happy hour on the sundeck.
    18:00 Time to cook during the cooking class.
    19:30 Dinner will be served: Vietnamese dishes.
    20:30 Join fishing excursion or relax at the Cruise.

 Day 2: Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Hoa Cuong Floating Village - Hanoi
Wake up to have a light breakfast and to explore the stunning Sung Sot Cave afterwards. This is the largest and most impressive cave of Halong Bay's extensive cave system. Back at the boat it'll be time to check out and head on to the Fruit Carving Flower Class with our Master Chefs. After lunch we'll be heading back to the pier, from where your transport back to Hanoi will be waiting. 

    07:15 Coffee, tea and light breakfast pastries are served! 
    08:00 Explore Sun Sot Cave, large and impressive.
    09:00 Freshen up and check out of the Cruise.
    10:00 Take part in the Fruit Carving Flower Class with our Master Chefs!
    10:45 Enjoy lunch and the scenery one more time, as we head back to the pier.
    12:00 Transfer to the pier and back to Hanoi afterwards.
    17:00 Arrival in Hanoi

Please feel free to join our intinerary or relax on board if you don't wanna join the activities

 WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Welcome Drink, hot/cold Towels
- 2 bottles of water daily in cabin
- 1 bottle of water on bus/ way
- Cruise Itinerary and Program
- Entrance Fees
- Tai Chi
- In-house English-speaking Tour Guide
- Spacious air-con Cabins and en-suite Bathrooms
- Deluxe Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner and International Breakfast. 
- Kayaking
- Car, bus Transfers to and from Hanoi – Ha long – Ha Noi
- On board insurance

 WHAT IS EXCLUDED
- Beverages, tax, travel insurance.
- Tips, personal expenses.
- All not indicated in our itinerary
- Pick up and drop off from hotel or stay outside the Hanoi Old Quarter

 NOTES
- Cruise itinerary and schedule subject to change upon weather & operations conditions
- There isn’t a doctor or pharmacy on board
- We arrive back in Hanoi between 4:00pm & 5:00pm – if you have to catch a flight, bus or train later in the evening, contact us to assist you with your schedule and transportation choices. 

 WHAT TO BRING
- Passport with valid visa
- Sun block, swimming suit, sport shoes, camera…
- In the period Dec till March bring warm clothes, jackets as the temp can be arround 12 Celsius
- Cash for personal expenses

 Dietary or special food request
In order to take care of your special food request we would like you to inform us by email in advance. sales@24htour.com

 Payment Policy:

Full payment is required by credit card via our website or by cash is our shop.

 Currency Exchange Rates
24h Tour actively manages currency risks associated with a weakening US dollar. Unlike most other travel companies, we insulate our guests from exchange rate risk by locking in the trip cost at the time of booking. In other words, no currency supplements will be assessed should the dollar decline prior to your departure.

 Cancellations and Refunds
If you must cancel your trip (or any portion thereof), a cancellation charge will apply; refunds depend on the timing of the cancellation. 24h Tour cannot refund you for any unused accommodations, services, or features. For more details, please see the terms and conditions for this trip, along with the Limitation of Liability agreement in your pre-departure packet.

 En-Route Flights and Stopovers:
Travel to Vietnam/from Hanoi  to your Halong Bay Experience Trip
Our trip cost does not include transportation between your home city and Hanoi (starting in Hanoi and ending in Hanoi). We encourage you to take advantage of 24h Tour complimentary, full-service, in-house, air-ticketing department, whose staff comes with decades of experience arranging complex travel to remote destinations. Not only do we offer professional travel planning consultation, particularly helpful in the event of delayed or canceled flights. We’ll make every effort to secure the best possible fare and routing for you. (Unfortunately we cannot initiate frequent flyer bookings, but we are able to assist you with frequent flyer ticketing upgrades.)

Reserving early is the key to securing the airlines, routings, seating, and departure times you desire.

Feel free to contact us with questions about routings, fares, and even trip extensions—we’re happy to assist you with these arrangements as well. If you have pre- and post-trip extension plans, please notify us immediately.

If you are booking your own air travel, it is essential that you give us your flight schedule at least 30 days prior to your departure so that we may confirm your arrival and departure hotels.

 Important Note on the Itinerary
While we endeavor to make the itinerary as accurate as possible, it should be considered an approximate schedule of activities rather than a rigid schedule of events. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our trips, and advance reconnaissance may present opportunities for superior routing or activities with minimal advance notice. Trip itineraries are also subject to revision due to weather, road and trail conditions, government restrictions, and other factors beyond our control.

 Pre-departure | Vietnam Handbook
After signing up for a trip, you will receive a detailed Handbook of Vietnam with information on health and safety, travel documents, recommended clothing, background information, and suggested reading specific to your destination and others.

 Trip Grade/Comfort Level
To enjoy the cave visit in Halong Bay, participants should be in good physical condition Drives might be along mostly paved roads, although a few are still bumpy dirt roads.

 Visa Information
Visas are required for most citizens traveling to Vietnam. Visa applications and instructions will be included in your pre-departure packet.

 Trip References 
For a list of unfiltered references from past trips,
please contact us at sales@24htour.com