Saturday, 27 June 2009

Phoenix Halong Cruiser - Scuba Diving 3 Days/2 Nights


Besides classic tour to Halong Bay, we also offer travelers the special product which no one has done before in Halong Bay - Scuba diving with Phoenix cruiser. Travelers can explore hidden beauty underwater with thousands of splendid coral such as sun mushroom coral, leather coral, magnificent stag horn coral, compact coral…, and fish like sergeant major fish, Clark’s anemone fish


Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay

12h00: Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser after a short transfer by a tender. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises).
Later we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to underwater cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
After returning to the boat a fresh fruit platter will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.
Dinner is served onboard and then you have free time to listen to music, join in Karaoke singing or relax.

Day 2: Halong Bay scuba diving

8h30: After breakfast aboard, boat picks you up at Halong Phoenix Cruiser to Bai Tu Long bay which is the most untouched and spectacular area to dive in 45 minutes (1 time lasted), discover the colorful coral reefs with lots of species of fish. Have lunch on boat while cruising to another diving site of Dao Chim (Bird Island).
After lunch, you have time to relax, watch the scenic lagoon, the spectacular scenery and then start your last diving in Vung Ha within 45 minutes to discover more hidden charm of sea bottom.
16h00: Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or mint tea on the way back to Halong Phoenix Cruiser for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

7h30: Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, such as Drum Cave, Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet. The junk then heads to Van Gia fishing village- one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay.
You will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen's daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded lagoon.
10h30: Have lunch aboard and enjoy the rest of the boat trip to the World Wonder.
11h30: Luggage is ready, crew see off and disembark.


PRICE: 298 (US$/person)
based on twin/double shared cabin>>>Halong diving photos
Surcharge: 25% is added New Year, Christmas Days and New Year Eve

Includes:
2 nights on Halong Phoenix Cruiser with twin-share basis
Meals as 3 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Entrance fee
Exclusive deluxe itinerary
Seasonal fruits
Kayaking in the first day (2 people per kayak with life jackets and pedals)
Boat cruise to diving sites
Insurance aboard
International-licensed scuba divers
International diving equipments
Instruction to use the diving equipments and safety regulations by diving experts
Inclusive full day diving itinerary
Mint tea or coffee
Hot/cool water for showering.

Excludes:
Visa, airfares, transfers and hotel accommodation, Beverages, Services that not clearly mentioned above.

www.halongcruiseholidays.com

Thursday, 30 August 2007

3 Day Halong Phoenix Cruiser - Kayaking & Trekking

The "Halong Phoenix Cruiser" boasts a total of 16 deluxe cabins; each air-conditioned with private ensuite, bar fridge, and rustic rattan furnishings. What sets our rooms apart though is our attention to detail: wooden panelling, crisp white linen, and colourful 'Dong Ho' folk prints adorning the wall

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong ( L, D )
8.00 AM: HALONG VOYAGE 's bus and guide pick you up at the hotel for the 3.5 hr drive (165km) to Halong City.
12:00 PM: Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch and a welcome drink are served while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape. You will see Dog Rock and Incense Burner Rocks, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises).
Later, we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay. After returning to the boat, we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and seasonal fruit in the Floating Garden. Dinner is served onboard and then you will have free time to listen to music, relax under the stars or join in Karaoke singing.

Day 2: Halong - Cat Ba Island ( B, L , )
Option1 : Full day sea kayaking to discover the hidden beauty of Halong Bay. After breakfast, served at around 7:30AM, kayaking begins.
Then Deluxe Junk starts cruising on Halong bay, passing by some beauty spots like: Drum Cave, Man's Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman Cave before heading to Van Gia fishing village for BBQ lunch and relaxation.
You will have an opportunity to understand more about fishermen's daily life in the bay. Afterwards we continue kayaking to the other side of the bay to visit a pearl farming area. We return to Deluxe Junk at around 4:00PM for the second night.

Option 2 : Cat Ba discovery : ( B, L , )
7.30 AM: Breakfast is served onboard. Afterwards, as the boat heads for the other side of the bay, you will have the opportunity of passing by Van Gia floating village and fish farming area
We will also visit Monkey Island before arriving at Cat Ba Island for lunch. In the afternoon, you may spend your time relaxing, swimming at the Resort or sightseeing in Catba town and bustling Fish port area

Day 3: Cat Ba - Ha Long - Hanoi ( B, L )
After breakfast, we take a local wooden boat back to the Junk for our return to Halong City. Enroute there will be time for swimming and arm-chair exploration of more beautiful limestone islands- have your camera ready for some beautiful shots !
11.30 AM: Halong Phoenix Cruiser arrives at the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Hanoi.Trip ends at 4:00PM.

>>>Halong Phoenix Junk Video Clip / >>>Sample menu on board


DELUXE OPTION 1: 179$/person (2 nights on Boat)>>>>
PHOENIX Junk Photos
Family connecting room for 3 persons available: 696$/nite
DELUXE OPT 2: 215$/person (1 night on Boat & 1 night at SunRise Resort)
DELUXE OPT: 139$/person (1 night on Boat & 1 night at HolidayView Hotel)
Family connecting room for 3 persons available: 462$/nite
SUPERIOR OPTION: 109$/person (1 night on Boat & 1 nite at Prince Hotel 3***)
SUPERIOR OPT: 145$/person (2 nights on Boat)

Includes: Fresh seafood meals, Kayaking, Transportation, English speaking guide, Entrance fee,
Excludes: Drinks, Personal expenses, tips for good services-
Needed things: Sun cream, Insect repellent, widebrim hat, Sun glasses, Swim suit

2 Day Halong Phoenix Cruiser - Sea kayaking


The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising among these karts cliffs, which loom like fairy-tale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves...

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong cruise - overnight on board
7h30 to 8h30 AM: HALONG VOYAGE’s bus and guide will pick you up at your hotel, for the 3.5 hr (165km) drive to Halong City.
12:00 PM: Board Halong Phoenix Cruiser. Lunch is served with a welcome drink while the boat cruises the bay to enjoy the beautiful limestone seascape.
You will see Dog Rock, Incense Burner Rock, as well as Fighting Cock Rock before heading to Sung Sot Cave (Cave of Surprises).
Later we stop at a floating house owned by fishermen before kayaking to Luon (hidden) Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay.
After returning to the boat a fresh fruit will be served, and we will anchor in a safe and scenic location for swimming and our overnight stay.
Dinner is served onboard and then you have free time to listen to music, join in Karaoke singing or relax under the stars.

Day 2: Halong city - Hanoi
7.30AM: Breakfast will be served on the boat, before cruising to another part of Halong Bay where you will view more of the bays spectacular limestone scenery, passing by Drum Cave, Man’s Head Islet, Turtle Islet and Fairman’s Cave.
Then the Junk heads to Van Gia fishing village- one of the oldest and largest floating villages in Halong Bay.
You will have the opportunity to understand more about the fishermen’s daily life, before cruising to a beautiful, secluded spot for swimming.
11.30 AM: The boat returns to the dock for lunch in an A/C restaurant before returning to Hanoi. Trip ends around 4:00PM.

SUPERIOR OPTION: $86/person >>>PHOENIX Junk Photos >>>Sample menu on board
Family connecting room for 3 persons available: 264$/nite
DELUXE OPT: 105$ /person >
Family connecting room for 3 persons available: 348$/nite
(shared bus, double/twin shared cabin, kayaking & single surcharge+ 55/deluxe & 45$/superior cabin)
Note: Registration is required with your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the expiration date of your stay in Vietnam. Valid passport is required upon check-in on board
Includes:
All transports by car/ van( Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi )
Entrance fees, permits, service charge & swimming & kayaking equipment
English speaking guide from Hanoi - halong- hanoi
Deluxe cabin with A/C on Halong Phoenix Junk, hot shower
Vietnamese food ( B,= Breakfast, L = Luch,D = Dinner )
Excludes: Drink, private service & VAT

1 Day Halong Bay Cruises - Kayaking


Amazing Halong Bay Cruises
(Full day) Daily departure

Halong bay with over 3000 natural limestone islands dotting the bay. Bring your swimmers to enjoy a dip in the azure waters or simply relax on the deck.

Being situated in the Tonkin Golf, Halong bay is one of the world's natural wonders - a bay with more than 3,000 islands, which time, wind and waves have sculpted into fantastic shapes. The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising among these karts cliffs, which loom like fairy-tale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. The bay is dotted with tiny islands, pristine sandbanks on the turquoise water providing an excellent backdrop for swimming or just lazing on the sun deck.

At 8:00AM. Car pick up and transfer to Halong City, drive through the plain of the Red River delta to Ha Long in Quang Ninh province – One of the great wonders. Check-in board procedure. Boat cruise to visit the bay's more than 3000 rocks and islands, splendid landscape and well-known grottoes of Dau Go of the wooden stakes where in 1288 one of Vietnam's most famous Generals, Tran Hung Dao amassed hundreds of stakes deep inside the cave prior to a battle with an invading Mongolian army.
A short walk away visit the newly discovered Thien Cung Cave (Grotto of the heavenly palace ), famous for its stalagmites and stalactites the cave has only been opened to the public since 1998.
Enjoy seafood lunch on board. More cruise on the bay sightseeing Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi, Dog and Sail islet before taking a boat cruise back to Halong Tourist Wharf where your car is waiting for you and brings you back to Hanoi.
19:30 arrival in Hanoi. End of service at your hotel

OPT 1 : 25 $/ person ( 4 hour cruise ) >>>Halong Photos / >>>Halong Bay Video Clip
OPT 2 : 32 $/ person (visiting Surprising Cave, 5 hour cruise with 1 hour Sea kayaking)

Includings:
All transports, Entrance fees, Boat cruises in Halong Bay, Kayaking, English- speaking guide & Lunch on board
Excludings:
Travel insurance, Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & VAT