Now, in the 21st century, it is universally acknowledged as an unmissable corner of Vietnam. Indeed, the site ranks as the #1 tourist attraction in the country. The Vietnamese say if you haven't seen Halong Bay, then you haven't seen Vietnam.
In 1994, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the bay has also been shortlisted as one of the world's new Seven Natural Wonders.
For visitors, each season presents a different Halong Bay: blue skies, sunshine and swimming in the summer, warm days with possible refreshing showers in the evenings; misty, atmospheric and mysterious in the winter. It continues to attract and inspire in the 21st century, with writers and photographers flocking to capture its natural beauty, but perhaps Ho Chi Minh was right after all. In truth, to truly grasp and appreciate its wonder, you really must see it with your own eyes.
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08:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel for journey to Hai Phong city the largest harbour in Red River Delta. The bus ridding on highway also bring you a good view of rice field and local village.
10:15: Check in at Hai Au Aviation waiting lounge.
10:45: Take off from water for scenic flight 25 minutes over Halong Bay with Seaplane Hai Au buggy to pick you up and drop off at Emeraude Cruise Cafe for check-in
12:00 - 12:15: Register at Emeraude Café
12:15 - 12:30: Embarkation
12:30 - 14:00: Captain raise anchor before cruising into Halong Bay while Vietnamese buffet lunch is served onboard
14:00 - 16:00: Free and Easy time. Guided shore excursion to to Sung Sot Grotto
16:00 - 17:30: Crepe Station on Sundeck and cruising to Pearl Farm. You can do some kayaking or swimming near Pearl Farm
18:00 - 19:00: Enjoy Vietnamese fresh spring rolls cooking class (sundeck) and complimentary Canapes on the sundeck
19:00 - 21:00: European Buffet dinner
20:30 - 23:00: Squid fishing or take some time with silver screen “INDOCHINE”
6:00 - 7:30: Coffee, tea, cookies, muffins served on sundeck (complimentary). You can also learn ancient art of Tai Chi there.
7:00 - 8:00: (Summer time) Swimming and kayaking at Dau Trau islet area
7:00 - 8:00: (Winter time) Cruise and bamboo boat ride to Luon Cave
8:30 - 10:00: Energizing full breakfast served while cruising through Human Head islet, Trong Mai and Dinh Huong islet
10:00 - 10:30: Check out
11:00 - 11:30: Disembarkation from Cruise.
12:00 - 16:00: Pick you up at Emeraude Cruise Cafe to drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi downtown. Drop off at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. (If not applicable, general venue is Press Club, 12 Ly Dao Thanh street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi). End tour
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