Discover Halong Bay in a different way

[active travel]

We departed from Hanoi at 8a.m, chatting loudly as we were on the way.
We were joining in an interesting journey to one the new natural
wonders. In this 3 day 2 night trip, we were gonna visit Surprise
Cave, swim at Ti Top beach, visit fishing villages but the most
interesting part must be Squid fishing and Ngoc Vung Island.

Time flies, we only had 15 minute break at a traditional handicraft
village on the way. 11h 30 we reached Quang Ninh province. We stopped
at Bai Chay wharf to aboard with Indochinasails. Cool towers were
served as we came in an airconditioned friendly restaurant. A tender
took us to Indochinasails. From the distance of 10m, we could hear the
drums, see friendly smiles of the boarding staff. Welcome drink served
at the restaurant onboard made us refresh. We had a short snap before
having lunch at 1 p.m. The big and full menu kept us almost 1h to go
through. The sailboat moved slowly during lunch. We could see the
outside scenes through the glass windows but felt no moves at all as
everything was perfect. After lunch, we rushed to the sun deck to take
photos as the sun shone so brightly. There were no time to spare, at
3p.m we either had a swim at Ti Top beach or Kayaking to discover Bat
Cave. No one wasted any moments as we were noticed of a Wine Tasting
on the sundeck at 6p.m.

Before dinner, it is the most amazing time of the day if you are lying
on one of the long chairs on the sundeck. Summer breezes and classic
music, you would wonder how they match together, sipping some wine.
Buffet dinner began at 7p.m. Each table was lighed by a candle light.
Traditional musical instruments were played by local artists in such a
closed and simple manner. After a day of activities, we gathered on
the sundeck, listening to the music. Some of us tried squid fishing at
the head of the boat. We went to bed early for tomorrow’s program.

We were informed to take dayboat to Ngoc Vung island at 7a.m but we
cannot wait to wake up at 5.30 a.m for Tai Chi exercises and sunrise
on the sundeck. We temporarily transferred to a dayboat to explore
Ngoc Vung island. They prepared some bikes to move on the island. It
took us nearly 3 hours to get Ngoc Vung island. We had no time to get
bored. Having breakfast, sunbathing and telling jokes. The island we
reached was so peaceful. Fresh water were transported by pass-by
boats. They seemed to have no links with the outside world. On the way
to the beach, we had a chance to discover their lives as we were
moving nearby. Passing through a pine line, an amazing beach facing
us. At the very first moments, we recall its name Ngoc Vung – sesame
diamonds. The sand was just white and tiny as sesame seeds. Imagine
just you and the nature, you could hear the waves moving towards the
beach. A true paradise away from noisy city life.

We back to the boat for lunch, chatting noisily on the way back. We
shared the photos taken and rested for a while. One hour after lunch,
we started kayaking. It was a real adventure, we ourselves could
explore the beautiful scenes. We expected another exciting evening at
fishing village. We were lucky to have a dark night, without
moonlight, the squids would easily be attracted by the neon light. We
saw a lot of fish and quids in the fishing net. They were pushed out
onto the front deck. At that moment, we seemed to feel the hardness of
a fisherman life.

The next morning, the boat is anchored so near Surprise Cave that we
could visit the cave in just few minute transferred by tender. We had
a big brunch before check out. It is a very special journey in luxury,
a fancy indochinasails and amazing initerary, the experience that
deserves to be shared.

More information, contact:

Hanoi Sales Office:

Tel: (84-4) 984 2362

Fax: (84-4) 984 4150

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