Calypso Legendary Cruise on Halong Bay

2 DAY ITINERARY
The myth of Calypso has been inspirited into the Calypso Cruiser. “Glamour” and “Grandeur” are best to characterize Calypso. The cruiser features 12 luxury cabins, all finely equipped, and exposed to the widest view of the Bay; a restaurant features a feast for the senses; and a panoramic sundeck allowing different activities with the beauty of Halong Bay as backdrop.
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
08h00 – 08h30: Pick-up at hotel in central Hanoi and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Halong Bay.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark on Calypso Cruiser followed by cruise briefing
13h00 – 15h30: Savor a delectable lunch as Calypso Cruiser cruise further along the limestone islands , of Fighting Cock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, etc.
15h30 – 17h30: Visit Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprise).
17h30 – 19h00: Stop at Titop Beach. Go swimming, snap photos the overview of Halong Bay
19h00: Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. Over night on board.
Day 2: Halong - Hanoi
Sunrise breakfast and cruise around the clear & emerald water to another part of Halong bay with a close up view of stunning limestone peaks. such as Drum cave , Man's head Islet, etc. Heading to Van Gia fishing village, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life. Having lunch on board with a variety of local foods, enjoying the rest of the boat trip before back to Halong dock. Have a short break before en route to Hanoi . Trip ends around 4h30 pm.
3 DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
08h00 – 08h30 Pick up at your hotel in central Hanoi. Take a 3 hour's drive to Halong Bay.
12h00 – 12h30 Embark on Calypso Cruiser, followed by a cruise briefing.
13h00 – 15h30 Savor a delicious lunch as Calypso Cruiser goes deep into Halong Bay, passing Fighting cock rock, Dog Rock and Incense Burner, etc.
15h30 – 17h30 Visit Sung Sot Cave(Cave of Surprise). Kayak the hidden parts of the Bay.
17h30 – 19h00 Swimming, photo shooting or just relaxing at dawn.
19h00 Enjoy dinner. Partying, fishing or just lazing. Overnight on board.
Day 2: Halong - Lan Ha Bay Discovery
07h00 – 08h00: Have breakfast on boat
08h30 – 09h00: Transfer to day boat for a cruise to Lan Ha Bay
Option 1 Rock-climbing with Western instructors
10h15 – 12h30: Rock Climb on Moody’s Beach (option kayaking)
13h00 – 14h00: Lunch and transfer to Thap Nghiem (Hai Pai Beach)
14h15 – 16h30: Rock Climb on Hai Pai Beach (option kayaking)
Option 2 Relaxing & kayaking
Have the whole day relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Van Boi beach, Ba Cat beach, and leisure kayak around the Lan Ha Bay.
16h30 – 17h00: Cruise back to the main boat.
19h00: Enjoy dinner. Overnight on board.
Day 3: Halong - Hanoi
06h00 – 07h00: Start your day with swimming, exercise or photo hunt
07h00 – 11h00: Have breakfast at sunrise. Cruise through Drum Cave Island, Man’s Head Islet, Van Gia Fishing Village and then head back to the Harbor. Disembark Calypso Cruiser at around 11h00.
12h00 – 16h30: Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30.
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