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Scenic Halong Bay, with its emerald seas,
rests beautifully over the Red River Delta. This region,
"the Bay of the Descending Dragon", is dotted with
more than 3,000 mountainous islands, each with its own unique
landscape. The islands are famous for their dolomite and
limestone rock formations, many of which have been given
names. Natural grottos, fjords, land tunnels and inlets are
also common. During the Vietnam War, numerous large ships
sailed through the open waters of the bay and now an excursion
by junk, cruises or fishing boat gives you the memorable
experience of sailing past silent, sea-girt caves and around
the spectacular formations, tasting fresh and authentic
Vietnamese cuisines, breathing cool breezing from the Gulf of
Tonkin and enjoying a romantic night with your sweet hearts
under the starry sky. That's all we can say how fantastic
Halong is and how amazing our junk cruise you will feel
because it's simply the best that we can offer you.
Enjoy
the intimacy of a small party within the space of Halong
Bay's largest cruise junk. A lengthy 55 meters from bow to
stern and measuring an impressive 11 meters wide, Halong
Jasmine can accommodate 80 passengers at any one time across
four luxurious decks, with an overnight capacity of 48. The
attention to detail and quality of design is apparent in every
inch of this newly-built junk, artfully marrying space, rich
1930s Indochina-style wooden décor and exquisite
ornamentation throughout its air-conditioned bedrooms,
restaurant, bars and communal spaces. Whether you want to
throw a party on the sundeck, enjoy an intimate candle-lit
dinner in the Jasmine restaurant, or just find a quiet nook or
cranny to relax and unwind, Cruise Halong's Jasmine junk is
the perfect way to enjoy the bay.
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Enjoy a warm welcome aboard the Halong Jasmine, and sit
back and drink in the spectacular vista during our passage
into this magical bay.
Once lunch has been served and taste buds and tummies
thoroughly satisfied, we weigh anchor near a secluded beach.
Take a short trek to a nearby summit to enjoy the panoramic
view of the bay with Jasmine's golden sails arcing elegantly
against the skyline before splashing down for a swim, or
recline on Jasmine's wicker sun loungers on our expansive
wooden sundeck. Later that afternoon, we visit a local fishing
village where you have the opportunity to interact with some
of the more colorful locals who have lived and fished in the
bay for almost three generations.
At sunset, slip into a kayak or board a bamboo row boat to
explore water tunnels and discover pristine coral reef in a
scenic lagoon setting. Once back on board the ship, watch the
shimmering sun slip down the sky as you sip expertly-blended
cocktails as an aperitif for Jasmine's extravagant evening
meal.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Halong Bay Cruising
After breakfast, transfer with a small private crew to our
day-trip boat to cruise to the bay's most untouched areas.
Enjoy swimming in deliciously cool, emerald-green water;
basking on quiet beaches; and exploring tunnels and caves cut
into the rock. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as we cruise
around fishing villages, or take in things at your own pace in
a kayak. Lunch will be served on board by your private chef
before you return to the Jasmine for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Greet the new day with some Tai Chi exercises as the sun rises
once more over the bay. Enjoy an elegant continental breakfast
before we visit a beautiful limestone grotto to admire its
many unique rock formations. Then it's back to the boat to
form your final lasting impression of Halong Bay's
awe-inspiring beauty as we cruise back to the dock.
Meals: Brunch
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