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Welcome Paloma Cruise
The Paloma is a brand new Chinese
wooden junk crewed by a professional, loyal and dedicated team. Spread over 4
decks she has 16 en-suite fully equipped luxury cabins, a bar with soft seating
and plasma TV, gourmet restaurant, outside dining area, sundeck and luxury spa.
Come onboard The Paloma. Be charmed by her exquisite luxury, intimate setting
and unrivalled home from home service. An unforgettable way to witness the
serene, calm setting of Halong Bay's exceptional natural beauty.
Tour name: Paloma Cruise 3days/2nights
Tour Code:
PC2
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Tour starts from:
Hanoi
Tour ends in:
Hanoi
Booking:
Book now
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Itinerary |
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itinerary is the perfect opportunity to really get to know this world
heritage site.
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Halong Bay 3
days, 2 nights
DAY 1 |
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08:30 am approx |
Our guide
will meet you at your hotel. Mini bus or private car pick
up.
Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the
countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a
chance to take photos.
Comfort break
The distance from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½
hours
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12 noon approx |
Arrive Halong
Bay. Welcome aboard The
Paloma. Meet the captain and crew and join us for a
welcome cocktail as we tell you about life onboard.
Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind.
Set sail as lunch is prepared by our chef.
Join us for a relaxing lunch in
the restaurant or on the outdoor dining area. Enjoy the
stunning views of the Bay, its dramatic limestone islands as
we sail through the calm waters.
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Afternoon |
While we make
our way to Bai
Tu Long Bay, relax on the sundeck and watch the world
go by or take an afternoon nap in your cabin.
Early afternoon arrive at Vong
Vieng floating fishing village
Drop anchor.
Our guide will give you some information and interesting facts
about this fascinating village and its local community.
Disembark and travel
on the sampans rowed by the local people. They will be your
guides through their fishing village where you can meet the
locals, visit the school and pearl farms. See at first-hand what
life is like living on the water.
We are proud of our working partnership with, and support of,
this community.
Back on board The Paloma we head towards Halong
Bay.
We drop anchor in
the calm waters surrounded by islets
Opportunity to
go swimming in
the clear warm waters or go kayaking.
Kayaking is suitable for all levels and ages. Our expert
will run through the safety procedures and after a basic
paddling lesson our experienced guide will lead you to
explore the Bay, its lagoons and beaches.
For those who prefer a relaxing afternoon, make the most of
sunbathing on deck or pamper yourself with a massage and
sauna in our luxurious spa.
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Early evening |
Back on board, enjoy
the sunset with evening cocktails and fresh fruit.
Take an opportunity to refresh and then join friends for a
pre-dinner drink in the bar.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area, which
is a gastronomic delight. After dinner, unwind in the bar where
there is a selection of books, magazines and board games or
relax in the spa; watch a movie on our plasma TV; join some of
our team to go cuttle fishing at night or take a late night swim
under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk..
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DAY 2 |
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06:30 |
For the early
risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai
chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is
no better environment to practice this than amongst the
limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay or have
an early morning swim.
Breakfast,
coffee or tea is served.
After breakfast
transfer from The Paloma to a smaller boat which will take you
to one of the more remote and secluded parts of the Lan
Ha Bay waters
and islands.
Our guide will take
you on a kayaking
tour of the
waters. There is no better way to discover the lagoons, the
coral reef, beaches and limestone peaks.
Or sunbathe on one of the secluded beaches, go swimming.
During the morning
our chef and crew prepare a special BBQ
lunch on the
private beach (depends on the weather). After lunch we discover Ho
Ba Ham Islet in
Lan Ha Bay which borders the Gulf of Tonkin.
Our local guide
will take you on a tour of the local community, Van Gia
fishing village and lagoons.
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16:00 |
Back on board
The Paloma, take time to refresh and relax.
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Early evening |
Enjoy the sunset with evening
cocktails and fresh fruit.
Dinner is served in the restaurant or outdoor dining area.
After dinner,
unwind in the bar where there is a selection of books,
magazines and board games or relax in the spa; watch a movie
on our plasma TV; join some of our team to go night fishing
or take a late night swim under the stars.
Accommodation and overnight on junk.
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DAY 3 |
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06:30 |
For the
early risers join us for a Tai
Chi session
on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition
the body and there is no better environment to practice this
than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
Take an opportunity to view the sunrise over the Bay or have
an early morning swim.
Breakfast, coffee and tea and
served.
After breakfast
we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves
including Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu (Virgin) cave, Coc
Ngoi (Toad) cave and we drop anchor at Surprise
(Sung Sot) Cave.
Disembark and
visit Surprise Cave located on Bo
Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha
Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.
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10:00 am |
Back on board. Take
time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be
left in the luggage store.
An early lunch is served.
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12
noon |
Return to the shore and
disembark from The Paloma as our crew say farewell.
ransfer to minibus or private car and return to Hanoi.
Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30/17:00
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PRICE
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From January 1st 2011 to Dec 30th 2011) |
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Our prices are quoted in $USD based per person per cabin for
accommodation and full board for 3 days 2 nights.
Items under cost exclusions will be quoted separately.
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Cabin |
Price per cabin |
Triple occupancy |
Single supplement |
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(2 people sharing) |
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Superior
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$225/pax |
n/a |
$ 60/Night |
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Deluxe |
$240/pax |
n/a |
$70/Night |
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Family
suite* |
$254/pax |
3 pax
(Max) |
$90/Night |
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Paloma
suite |
$275/pax |
n/a |
$100/Night |
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* Children Policy:
- Only one child under 4 years old can share the cabin with parents,
free of charge.
- Children aged 5 -11 years old will be charged at 75% of the adult
price.
- Children from 12 years old will be charged the adult rate.
- Baby cots available free of charge for every cabin - available on
request.
* terms and conditions about our Family Suite (1 double bed, 1 single
bed)
- 2 adults and 1 child 4 years old or under. Child no charge.
- 2 adults and 1 child 5-11 years old. Child charged at 75% of adult
rate.
- 2 adults and child over 12 years old. Child charged at adult rate.
- 3 adults. All charged at adult rate.
Transport – round trip Hanoi-Halong-Hanoi
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Option |
Vehicle |
Price per
person |
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Option 1 |
4 seater car |
upon request |
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Option 2 |
7 seater car |
upon request |
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Option 3 |
16- 25 seater coach |
15 USD / pax |
Costs include:
- Full equipped luxury en-suite cabin with
A/C, hot water
- All meals onboard
- Complimentary mineral water
- Complimentary morning tea and coffee
- Welcome drink
- Tai Chi
- Cookery demonstrations (on request)
- Entrance and sightseeing fees
- Kayaking
- Fishing equipment
- English speaking guide
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Costs exclude:
- Mini bus per person round trip (see costs
above)
- Private car (upon request)
- Beauty Spa and massage
- Additional drinks
- Tips and other personal expenses
- All other services not clearly mentioned
above
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