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BAI THO CRUISES HALONG BAY VIETNAM

Overview Introduction

This traditional junk, small enough to be intimate but large enough to be comfortable, is the perfect way to explore the bay. With just six air-conditioned, en-suite cabins and a glorious picture-window salon with sofas and easy chairs, this vessel elegantly explores the islands and bays. The Vietnamese food on board is exceptional, served by friendly local staff "Audley Travel"

Joining in our trip, you will have an unforgettable experience on a splendid, luxurious cruise as well as enjoy the superb sceneries in Ha Long bay - a famous World Heritage - with more than 3000 islands and islets rising from deep emerald sea water, dipping yourselves in natural beautiful landscapes, feeling the clean and fresh air, watching the dawn and sunset and particularly the moonlight over the bay. Furthermore, our cruise trip will take you to many wildly island in exotic and different shapes created by the erosion of water on limestone mountain, such as Fighting cock island, Incense Urn island, Tortoise island…You will have the feeling as comfortable as in your own home thanks to our 6 well- equipped rooms on the junk, with bathroom, air -conditioner, dressing table and wardrobe

The standard designed and deluxe main hall on the cruise is the place where you can watch the views and listen to the whisper of the sea. There is also the top deck for those who love sunbathing. Please come to the cruise’s bar for relaxation, entertainment as well as for drinks. You can also enjoy delicious Vietnamese dishes prepared by gourmet cuisine at the dinning room.

Services and Facilities

· Bar and Restaurant

· A/C twin sharing/double cabin

· Kayaking service

· Private shower and bathroom

· Karaoke

· Dressing table

· Wardrobe

BAI THO JUNK

BaiTho Junk cruise, Deluxe Cruise by Baitho boat Halong Vietnam

Bai Tho junks consist of 13 junk boats and 22 normal boats.

I. JUNK BOAT Bai Tho Junk is a traditional junk, small enough to be intimate but large enough to be comfortable, is the perfect way to explore the bay. The Bai Tho boat has 4 cabins, 5 cabins, 6 cabin, 7 and 8 cabins, 10 junk cabin and especially 18 cabins, all -conditioned, en-suite cabins and a glorious picture-window salon with sofas and easy chairs, this vessel elegantly explores the islands and bays. The Vietnamese food on board is exceptional, served by friendly local staff.

Furthermore, our cruise trip will take you to many wildly island in exotic and different shapes created by the erosion of water on limestone mountain, such as Fighting cock island, Incense Urn island, Tortoise island…You will have the feeling as comfortable as in your own home thanks to our 6 well- equipped rooms on the junk, with bathroom, air -conditioner, dressing table and wardrobe.

Bai Tho Junk consist of 13 junk boats offering daily and overnight on boat cruise to visit Halong bay.

Information Boat

There are several Junks with different number of cabins on boats.

+ 1 Junk boats with 18 cabins

+ 4 Junk boats with 10 cabins each

+ 3 Junk boats with 07 cabins each

+ 3 Junk boats with 06 cabins each

+ 1 Junk boat with 04 cabins

+ 1 Junk boat with 02 cabins

Cabin Facilities:

All Junk boats have double or twin bedded cabins with AC, TV. Private ensuite bathroom

and proper toilet facilities with hot & cold shower. Cabin size is 10m2.

General Facilities:

Indoor restaurant with excellent cuisine, fresh seafood. Video recorder, Stereo system,Mobile phone and VHF system.

35 KVA e-generators are set up on boats. Kayak service.

Services: Staff are enthusiasm and professional. Very skillful in food preparation

II. REGULAR BOAT

22 normal boats offering daily cruise from 4, 5 hours to 7-8 hours cruise to sight Halong bay.

General Features: 01 floor-boat or 02 floor boat. Indoor restaurant with excellent cuisine.

Services: Staff are enthusiasm and professional. Very skillful in food decoration.

Junk H-01 Details

Antique sailing ship

* Production year: 2004

* Size: length: 30m; wide: 7.5m

* Bed Room standard: Surface: 8m2, 2 beds/room, paved wood (anti- insects). Included: 04 cabs, air-conditioner, fan, blower, hot - cold shower tap,

* Dining room: 75m2, included: 35 seats * Playground: 105 m2

* Equipment: Mobil, VHF * Electric generator: 27KVA + 10KVA (2 engines)

Junk H-02 Details

Antique sailing ship (two floors)

* Production year: 2004

* Material: wood

* Size: Length: 30m; Wide: 7.5m * Bed Room standard: Surface: 8m2, double bed, paved wood (anti- insects).

Included: 06 cabs, air-conditioner, fan, blower, private bad-room, hot - cold shower tap.

* Dining room: 80m2, included: 48 seats

* Playground: 96 m2

* Equipment: Mobil, VHF

* Electric generator: 30KVA + 15KVA

Junk H-03 Details

Antique sailing ship (two floors)

* Production year: 2004

* Material: wood

* Size: length: 32m; wide: 80m

* Bed Room standard: Surface: 8m2, double bed, paved wood (anti- insects).

Included: 06 cabs, air-conditioner, fan, blower, private bad-room, hot - cold shower tap.

* Dining room: 85m2, included: 48 seats

* Playground: 90m2

* Equipment: Mobil, VHF

* Electric generator: 30KVA + 15KVA

Junk H-04 Details

Antique sailing ship (two floors)

* Production year: 2003

* Material: wood

* Size: length: 33m; wide: 8m

* Bed Room standard: Surface: 9m2, double bed, paved wood (anti- insects).

Included: 06 cabs, air-conditioner, fan, blower, private bad-room, hot - cold shower tap.

* Dining room: 30m2, included: 20 seats

* Playground: 115m2

* Equipment: Mobil, VHF

* Electric generator: 30KVA + 15KVA (2 engines)

Junk H-05 Details

Antique sailing ship

* Production year: 2003

* Material: wood

* Size: length: 33m; wide: 8m

* Bed Room standard: Surface: 9m2/room, double bed, paved wood (anti- insects).

Included: 04 cabs, air-conditioner, fan, blower, private bad-room, hot - cold shower tap.

* Dining room: 30m2, included: 20 seats

* Playground: 115m2

* Equipment: Mobil, VHF

* Electric generator: 30KVA + 15KVA (2 engines)

Junk H-06 Details

Antique sailing ship (two floors)

* Production year: 2005

* Material: wood

* Size: Length: 37m; Wide: 9m

* Bed Room standard: Surface: 8m2, double bed, paved wood (anti- insects).

Included: 16 cabs, air-conditioner, fan, blower, private bad-room, hot - cold shower tap.

* Dining room: 90m2, included: 48 seats

* Playground:70m2

* Equipment: Mobil, VHF

* Electric generator: 50KVA + 15KVA (2 engines)

Junk H-07 Details

Halong classic pleasure boat

* Production year: 2002

* Size: length: 31m; wide: 7.5m

* Bed Room standard: Surface: 12m2, paved wood (anti- insects).

Included: 02 cabs, air-conditioner, fan, blower, hot - cold shower tap,

* Dining room: 86m2, included: 48 seats

* Playground: 110 m2

* Equipment: Mobil, VHF

* Electric generator: 27KVA + 10KVA (2 engines)

Description : 18 cabins deluxe junk

* Length: 37m

* Width: 9m

* Number of room 18 rooms

* Room length: 10-12m2

* Dining room: 90m2 (maximum 48 guests)

* Sun Drying Yard 102m2

* Equipment: Korea pillow and blanket, dressing table, clothes hanger, hair- dryer, wardrobe, table and chair.

* Private rest room Hot water pot: 15 liters Ariston,

* Television: 32 inches plasma

* Bidirectional air-conditioner

* Operation Crews: people/boat ( captain, sailors, cook...)

* Restaurants with Mini bar for food and beverages

Descriptions: 10 cabins deluxe junk

* Length: 31 m

* Width: 8 m

* Number of room 10 rooms

* Room length: 12 m2

* Dining room: m2

* Sun Drying Yard m2

* Equipment : Korea pillow and blanket, dressing table, clothes hanger, hair- dryer, wardrobe, table and chair.

* Private rest-room Hot water pot: 15 liters Ariston

* Television: 25 inches plasma

* Bidirectional air-conditioner

* Operation: Crews: people/boat ( captain, sailors, cook.... )

* Restaurants with Mini bar for food and beverages

* Special: 2 electric generators 90 kw.

Bai Tho Cruise 2Days/1Night

Bai tho Cruise Halong Bay

2Days/1Night with Kayaking (Optional)

The cruise will take you by exotic islats with shape of Dog, incense urn, sail island, fighting Cocks which are naturallf formed by process of erosion between the see water an lime stone moutain. Arrive Surprise cave and explore the by kayakingking, paddle to Luon cave, this cave is a natural tunnel thrusts through a moutain’s foot and lead to an exotic lagoon Surrounded by moutains covered by dense Junle. Seafood drmer and optianal night paddle

Day 1 Hanoi-Halong Bay (Lunch, Dinner)

8.00 a,m Pick up from your Hotel and departure for Halong Bay. 30 minutes for short break on the half way. Come to Halong Bay wharf around. 12:00, check in – registration Bai tho Junk and then have lunch on board with welcome wine. The cruise will take you by exotic islands with shape of Dog, incense urn, sail island, fighting Cocks which are naturally f formed by process of erosion between the see water an lime stone mountain. Arrive Surprise cave and explore the by kayaking, paddle to Luon cave, this cave is a natural tunnel thrusts through a mountain’s foot and lead to an exotic lagoon. Surrounded by mountains covered by dense Jungle. Seafood drmer and optional night paddle. Overnight on board inside a wonderfully tranguil atmosphere in Luon cave area.

Day 2 Halong Bay Cruise-Hanoi (B,L)

A new day , wake you up with soys and emotions in early morning for watching sea. And then have breakfast, continue kayaking exploration Paddle from Luon cave toward islets in shape’s Tortoiseman’s head and around insude Hon Gai before returing to the wharf. 12h00 : Return to Halong wharf , get on land and transfer back toHanoi. 4.00 p.m You arrive to Hanoi. Drop you off in your Hotel, end of Trip.

Peak season surcharge:

Surcharge 25% on Christmas 24,25 /12 ; New Year 31/12, 1 Jan and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:

Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)

Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % charge (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Child over 12 years old: 100% charge (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Note: Travellers must have passport for check in the Bai Tho Junks.

Number in Group	Validity until 30^th of September 2011 Price per person in US$ in party of
Number in Group	1-4	5-8	9-12	Single Supplement
Deluxe Cabin	128	120	115	35

Trip Included:

Transfer Hanoi-Halong Bay-Hanoi by shuttle Bus. Pick up from Hotel.

Accommodation on Board: Private Cabin with hot water, western toilet style & Air-Conditioner

All Meals: 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner + Brunch (Breakfast + Lunch) with fresh sea food & International Food.

English Speaking Guide on Board

Welcome Drink on Board (soft drink, tea or coffee)

Insurance on Board

Tai Chi Exercise in the morning

Sightseeing tickets

All taxes & services charge

Trip Excluded:

Pre-post accommodation in Hanoi

Personal Expenses

Kayaking: on request

Tippings

Bai Tho Cruise Halong Bay 3Days/2Nights

Bai tho Cruise Halong Bay

3Days/2Nights with Kayaking

Day 1 Hanoi - Halong Bay Bai Tho Junk Cruise (Lunch,Dinner)

We depart from the capital at 8 :30 am for Halong Bay approximately three hours away. En route we have a short stop at the Hong Ngoc center run for and by handicapped children for short break. Upon arrival at HalongBay we will be met by captain and cruise and transferred to our luxury junk,. Once we have settled in we can begin our cruise around majestic Halong Bay accompanied by a delicious lunch. After lunch we have the chance to explore some of the limestone caves dotted around the bay. Then our captain will find a secluded spot where we can swim in the clear water of the bay, soak up the sun on the top deck . After we have finished exploring for the day we retire to the junk. We can relax on the top deck using the sun-tanning area or enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. In the evening our cook will prepare a splendid meal comprised of fresh seafood dishes as well as traditional Vietnamese fare as we weigh anchor in the heart of the bay. For those that are interested there is the opportunity to do a spot of night fishing from the boat.

+ 12h30: Board Bai Tho Junk, check-in registration

+ 13h00: Enjoy vietnamese sea food lunch well with welcome wine

+ 14h00: A fantastic cruise in Halong bay through some small floating fishing village.

+ 15h00. Cruise amongst stunning limestone back drop and contemplation of amazing caves Sung sot cave

+ 15h 30 Optional swim at lovely beaches or climb up to Tipton island for the nicest sunset

+ 19 h30 Dinner time then overnight on the Junk

Day 2 Halong Bai Tho Junk Cruise Swimming & Kayaking (Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)

Rising to the tranquil beauty of the bay we have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. This morning we continue to move around the bay to find more secluded areas.

+ 7h30 : Have breakfast.

+ 08h30 : Take a rowing sanpam to visit tunnel cave - green lagoon

+ 09h00 : J09h00 : Free at leisure for swimming.

+ 10h00 : Another wonderful cruise to visit Tortoise island , Man’s head island , floating villages and fish farm.

+ 12h30 : Enjoy 4 course fresh seafood lunch.

+ 14h00 : Visit Drum cave, have a swim at Three peaches beach .

+ 16 h00 : Free leisure for fishing and drinking

+ 19h30 Have dinner and overnight on board.

Day 3 Halong Deluxe Junke - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Rising to the sound of ocean coming to life for another lovely day. We breakfast over sunrise

+ 7h30 : Have breakfast.

+ 08h30 : Take a rowinbbg sanpam to visit tunnel cave - green lagoon

+ 09h00 : Junk boat once again sets sail through breathtaking secluded Halong bay

+ 10h00 : Visit Bai tu long Bay , Teapot island , Chopstiks island , Bai tho mountain.

+ 11h30 : Return to Halong city and have lunch on board.

+ 12h30 : Back to Halong wharf and disembark

+ 13h00Transfer back to Hanoi. Arrival Hanoi by 5pm. Drop off at your hotel.

Peak season surcharge:

Surcharge 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:

Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)

Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % charge (sharing with parents with extra Bed)

Child over 12 years old: 100% charge (sharing with parents with extra Bed)

Number in Group	Validity until 30^th of September 2011 Price per person in US$ in party of
Number in Group	1-4	5-8	9-12	10-16	Single Supplement
Deluxe Cabin	185	180	170	165	65