BAI TU LONG & HALONG BAY TOUR- GINGER & JASMINE CRUISE 

HL2-04: HANOI - HALONG BAY
2 Days/1 Night

INTRODUCTION

• Discover the splendors of Halong Bay aboard the Halong Ginger or Jasmine, a wooden junk that combines classic beauty with modern comfort. Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) in length, this newly built, custom-designed yacht features three decks that house an elegant restaurant, two bars, a small library, and a massage room—plus ten luxurious sleeping cabins. With so much space, passengers can truly unwind and enjoy the bay’s magnificent scenery.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong bay - Ginger/Jasmine Cruise (Lunch/Dinner)

• 08.30-12.30: Pickup by private car at your hotel about 8.30. Spend 3 hour sight seeing country Vietnam on the way to Halong city. Arrive at Pier just before 12.00 AM. Welcome by Ginger staff and embark with the shuttle boat for short transfer (approximately 5 minutes) to the Ginger. Welcome drink is served.
• 13.00-18.00: Enjoy lunch on board while the Ginger cruise Cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay, passage into the magical bay, where thousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the waves like dragons’ teeth. 
  After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay dotted with Halong Ginger golden sails, go swimming on a quite beach at Soi Sim Island or sunbathing on the sundeck. 
  At sunset time, kayak or simply take a bamboo row boat to discover Hang Doi with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Later afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village.

• 18.30-21.00: Back on board Halong Ginger, enjoy cocktails while watching sunset and later unwind at Ginger restaurant. 

Day 2: Ginger/Jasmine Cruise - Halong Bay - Hanoi  (Brunch)

• 06.30: Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise with an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Coffee or tea is served.
• 08.00-09.00: Visit beautiful limestone Sung Sot grotto.
• 09.00-11.00: Buffet brunch is served while enjoy last glimpse of the Halong Bay.
• 11.30 onward: Time to say good bye to Halong and back to Hanoi.

RATES: 01 NOV - 31 DEC 2008 

Pax of group	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Book this!
Ginger/Jasmine	450	250	240	240	220	220	210	210
Single Supp.	-	-	120	-	120	-	120	-
TOTAL	450	500	840	960	1220	1320	1590	1680

 

RATES: 01 JAN - 30 APR 2009

Pax of group	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	Book this!
Ginger/Jasmine	480	260	250	250	230	230	220	220
Single Supp.	-	-	120	-	120	-	120	-
TOTAL	480	520	870	1000	1270	1380	1660	1760

 

• Our costs are Net including Tax and Service charge
• Baby under 5 when sharing bed with parent: no charge. Child from 6-12 sharing bed with parent (only 1 child allowed): please adding 75 USD for entrance fee & meals
• Single supplement is a must for odd group for single room.
• Cost for guide escort Hanoi - Halong Bay and return: 50 US$/group.
• Peak Day Surcharge: 24 Dec, 31 Dec  and Vietnamese New Year: 25% surcharge of total cost
• Please contact us if you want to Charter this cruise for your group.

Inclusive:

• Private car or van with driver, gasoline.
• Accommodation in luxury AC en-suite cabin.
• Welcome cocktail on arrival, Vietnamese sea food lunch and dinner on first day. International buffet brunch in the next day.
• Entrance fees to Halong Bay.
• Free use of swimming equipment, rowing boat, Tai Chi Class

Exclusive:  

• Kayak option: base on the same cruising route with Halong Ginger: 35 USD/pax (on double kayak sharing basic)
• Drinks, Tips, Extras and other services not mentioned in the tour above

JASMINE BOAT

• Scheduled to join its sister in November 2007, our newest four star junk will set the standard for services and amenities on the bay. Fitted out in the 1930's Indochine style, the Halong Jasmine will feature 21 spacious cabin, restaurant, lounge and two special Jasmine Suites with their own jacuzzi & balcony for uninterrupted views of the bay.

GINGER BOAT

• Measuring 38 meters (125 feet) long and 8 meters (23 feet) wide, custom-built wooden junk features three decks, all outfitted with elegant Asian inspired decor. The lower deck is devoted to Passenger Cabins, with sleeping space for 20 people. The Reception, Restaurant, Ginger Bar, Gift Shop and Library are all located on the main deck. On the top deck passengers will find the Sunset Bar and a spacious lounge area, perfect for our morning Tai Chi classes, weekend BBQs and sunset cocktails. Guests are welcome to make use of our binoculars, snorkeling equipment, and top-of-the-line Canadian made Seaward kayaks. 
• While the view is undoubtedly the best feature of each of our ten guest cabins, guests will also appreciate the rooms’ tasteful décor and furnishings. To complement the bay’s natural beauty we have outfitted the cabins in natural materials: wood floors covered with sedge mats; walls covered with woven bamboo panels; and ceilings decorated with bamboo panels hand-painted with a ginger motif. The standing shower, meanwhile, features mosaic tiles in Ginger flower patterns.
  - Deluxe: 2 cabins connecting to Ginger rooms. Feature by: 16 m2, Queen-size bed: 165cm x 205cm, AC, Mini-bar, In house phone, 03 panoramic windows, Wardrobe
  - Ginger: 08 cabins. Feature by: 14 m2, 02 single beds: 95 cm x 205 cm, AC, Mini-bar, In house phone, 02 panoramic windows, Wardrobe
  - Click here for detail of Room Plan at Ginger Cruise
• Ginger Restaurant: A pleasant ambiance, attentive staff and great views make our restaurant the perfect place to sample the exotic delights of Vietnamese cuisine. Guests can look forward to lavish international breakfast buffets, casual, sit-down lunches of Vietnamese dishes, and formal dinners with delectable fusion cuisine. 
• Sundesk: With its comfortable lounge chairs, fresh breeze and dazzling views, the Sundeck invites guests to lie back and relax. Featuring an impressive range of cocktails and an easy, relaxed ambiance, the Sunset Bar is a delightful place to socialize and watch the sun sink behind the bay’s myriad islands.
• Ginger bar & Lounge: Located in the Restaurant, this cozy bar features silk chairs, embroidered décor. A wide variety of wines and cocktails is available. 
• The Massage Room: Infused with the scents of lemongrass and fresh herbs, the bay view massage room provides the ultimate escape, allowing guests to enjoy a traditional Vietnamese massage in the midst of the bay’s beauty

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