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"We are still putting together a few pictures and small videos that I’d love to sent you when completed to just show our appreciation. Vietnam put its hook and us and based on the service from you and Explorient, our next trip to Asia will definitely go through you. Thank guys!"

"I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year to you. I returned from my trip and must say that is was amazing! The guides were fabulous, everything organized so perfectly and I had the time of my life, thanks again for your wonderful services. Vietnam is such a beautiful and interesting country; I hope to return there sometime soon."

"My wife and I would like to send this letter to express our appreciation and to thank to your staff member for all the services and supports she had provided us during our stay in Vietnam. Please send our special and sincere thanks to Ms. Thu Anh"

"I especially appreciated your helping me purchase blue jeans. It was cold and wet in SAPA and I would have been very uncomfortable without my blue jeans. We had a safe trip home and Vietnam will always be a special memory for us."

"I expect your ears were burning over the last two weeks, we spoke very kindly of you in each of the destinations we visited. We had a fantastic time and all of your arrangements were flawless! Every hotel was very special, every guide was gracious and well qualified, we especially enjoyed Nam in Vietnam and Chunan in Cambodia. Every one of the flights was even on time, all in all an amazing trip."

"I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to let you know that Kate and I had a wonderful time on our trip through Indochina. Thank you so much for all the work you did organizing the trip. The guides were wonderful and everything went according to schedule, with was amazing considering how many cities we visited. We were extremely impressed with Explorient and would be happy to provide a recommendation to any prospective customers if you would like us to."

"Just quick note to let you know that we had a wonderful trip visiting Vietnam and Cambodia! We enjoyed staying at the hotels you’ve suggested, and our guides were knowledgeable. Also, getting through Hanoi airport’s immigration was easier than anticipated."

Overall, it was a great trip. Explorient was well organized and true to their word. The guides were knowledgable and accomodating. The tour included a private min-van driving from DaNang to Hanoi (15 hours) with the giude accompaning us all the way. The guide made the long hard trip very interresting. We got to see the country first hand, but would not recommend driving unless you overnight along the way and take time to enjoy the beaches.

"We can’t thank you enough for our wonderful trip to Vietnam, it was absolutely perfect from beginning to and! All of the arrangements, tours, guide, and hotels were fantastic. Our guides in Hanoi and Saigon were just fabulous. We had a great time and will certainly tell our friends about your service."

"Everything worked out perfectly, not even one problem or concern. Your arrangement was perfect: the train, hotels, planes, guides, transfers, tours and hotel were the greatest and all helped us have a fantastic adventure! 14 days of pure memories."

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HALONG AND KAYAKING

Vietnam Tours - Adventure

Trip code: VET.AD-03
Type of trip: Private package tour
Trip Duration: 3 Days
Starting: Hanoi, Vietnam
Finishing: Hanoi, Vietnam
Destinations: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Description: The trip offers great opportunity to discover Halong bay, the wonderland of karts topography with 3,000 limestone and dolomite islets sprinkled over an area of 1,500 square km. During the tour you could get Halong Bay closer to feel and touch. Kayaking is the best way to explore the beauty of the bay .You paddle through islets, visit hidden caves, lagoons or some unspoiled beaches or fishing village, meet and talk with local fish-man or having cocktails in the Sunset o¬n the deck of Vietnamese Junk… all include in the 3 days trip with Vietnam Explorient Travel.

BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Leave Hanoi for Halong Bay in the morning. There are some short breaks along the way for refreshment and photo opportunity. Upon arrival in Halong City we board a luxury junk for a fine seafood lunch and a short cruise to Thien Cung Cave. After a short exploration of the cave we start our exploration of the bay paddling through an amazing area of limestone islets. We will pass a floating village to reach Luon Cave, which is a tunnel thrusting through a mountain. Paddling through the tunnel to explore a beautiful secluded lagoon. We will meet the in front of the cave. Aboard the junk for dinner and overnight in AC, private cabin onboard.

Drive Hanoi – Halong Bay: over 3 hours
Kayaking: Over 2 hours

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin

Day 2: Kayaking Halong Bay

After breakfast we start paddling to "Van Gia" Floating village and then 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 o¬nly entry to a secluded and beautiful lagoon. We can also explore some other caves nearby. Lunch served on support boat in the most beautiful part of the Bay. Afternoon we paddle to Ba Trai Dao Lagoon, along a stunning and fairly rough sea channel, to explore its beautiful beaches. Continue paddling to Lan Ha Bay, which is smaller than Halong Bay but much more interesting with lots of secluded beaches. Cruise back to Halong Bay for dinner and overnight on mother boat.

Kayaking: About 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Twin shared cabin

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi

Breakfast on the junk and enjoy the sundeck of the junk while she navigates amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay to get back to Halong City. Lunch of fresh seafood served o¬n the junk before leaving Halong Bay for Hanoi.

End of trip.

Cruising: About 3 hours
Drive Halong Bay – Hanoi: Over 3 hours

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Did you know: we can also organize this trip with welcome you at the airport in the first day and seeing off to the airport in the last day.

PRICE & INCLUSION

This is a sample itinerary so the cost really depends on your hotel or Boat choice, number of people in your group and time of travel.

Apply from 1.January - 2012 to 31.December - 2012

Group Size	2 persons	4 persons	6 persons	Single Supp*
Price / pp	256	256	256	192

Price Included:

All land transportation air conditioned vehicles
Double or twin-share bedroom on Halong bay
Meals as mention in the program
Local English speaking guides
All entrance and sightseeing fees
Travel insurance
Visa approval fee
Mineral water

Price Excluded:

International airfare and airport tax in & out Vietnam
Tour arrival and departure airport transfers
Drinks and other meals do not indicate in the program
Visa to Vietnam, if any
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
Tipping/ Gratuities
Additional expenses in case of force majeure

Notes:

All the points of interest are open for visit based on current updating. In case of closing for construction or any reason, we will replace with similar point of interest.