Halong bay, the magnificent heritage with its 2000 islands rising from the
emerald water of the Gulf
of Tonkin. Ha Long is an
excellent example of a Karst landscape created by a complex chain during
millions of years of geological movement. The vegetation covered islands which
are spread out over an area of 1,500 km. In 1910 a paddle steamer called the
Emeraude cruises was offering unforgettable cruises in HalongBay
for visitors to what was then French Indochina. The Emeraude was part of a
flotilla owned by the Roque family who had left Bordeaux in 1858 in search of adventure.
Luxuriously designed cabin with 38 cabins (14 Superior cabins, 22 Deluxe cabin,
1 Paul Roque Suite, 1 Emeraude Suite) the over 100-aged cruise, Emeraude is
offering an excellent service of cruising HalongBay
Highlights
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Driving to HalongBay through the lush, scenic Red
River Delta
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Cruising overnight
onboard the luxurious Emeraude, the charming replica paddle steamer, on
tranquil UNESCO world heritage listed HalongBay
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Savoring the five
star cuisine onboard the Emeraude
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Sipping a glass of
wine on the promenade deck as the sun sets over the bay
Day 1 Hanoi
– Halong city – Emeraude (L,D)
Bus will pick you up at your
hotel, On the way to Halong city enjoy the journey through the rich farmlands
of the Red River Delta and the scenery of rice fields, water buffalo and
everyday Vietnamese village life. Arrive in Halong, check-in between 11h30 to
12h00 at Emeraude Café , HalongCity. Enjoy a
refreshing cocktail upon boarding. Buffet lunch in restaurant. After lunch,
cruise among hundreds of islets to discover unspoilt pockets of HalongBay with Emeraude . Visit Sung SotCave (
Cave of Surprise ). At sunset time, kayak or
swim at Hang Trong anchorage. Then, onboard cooking demonstration.
International buffet dinner in restaurant will be served. Watch a movie on
the sundeck in the evening. Sleep well.
Transfer : Hanoi - Halong : 3,5hrs Visit : Sung Sot cave ( Cave
of Surprise ), Hang
Trong anchorage. Meals : Buffet lunch and dinner Accommodation : Twin/Double cabin.
Day 2 Emeraude – Halong city – Hanoi ( B)
Greet the day with a morning
Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay on the
sundeck. Energizing western breakfast. Check out at 09h30 am at Emeraude
Cafe, Halong city. Trip ends at 4:30 pm
Morning Taichi exercise Meal : Brunch Transfer : Halong – Hanoi
: 3,5hrs
Quotation in USD per person:
Package
Group of 2 pax
Period from 1 st
Jan to 30 th Apr and 1 st Oct to 31 st Dec, 2010
Superior
195
Deluxe
215
Royal suite
310
Period from 1 st May
to 30 th Sep, 2010
Superior
165
Deluxe
185
Royal suite
260
Tour prices include: Breakfast and accommodation sharing a twin or double cabin.
Private coach around trip Hanoi
– Halong - Hanoi
Entrance fees.
Swimming equipment: life jacket, water proof bags, complimentary glass of
wine.
Welcome cocktail
International buffet breakfast
Refresher towel.
Tour prices exclude: Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
Insurance
Attention Special requests on food (diet or vegetarian) please inform us before
departure
The itinerary may be subject to change due to the bad weather condition.
Things to bring Original passport, swimming suites, sun glasses, insect repellent.
What to take: We suggest a small, lightweight day pack for cameras, extra film, and
drinking water and swimming gear, passports & spending money or credit
cards.