Essence Halong Bay & Yen Duc Village Discovery

Meeting point: At Port Gate (photos below)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Duration: 1 Day
Pick-up/Drop-off: Halong International Cruise Port
Highlights: Yen Duc Cultural Village, Halong Bay Cruise, Hai Au seaplane (optional)
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Tour Highlights

• Experience Vietnamese rural life in Yen Duc village.
• Interact with friendly villagers and delight in a water puppet performance.
• Cruise through Halong Bay, visiting iconic islets and the Thien Cung Cave.
• Elevate your experience with a 25-minute scenic flight over Halong Bay

FULL ITINERARY

Be picked up by our driver and tour guide at the port entrance gate. We will transfer to Yen Duc village for an immersive cultural experience. Upon arrival, admire the sweeping view of green fields and small lanes while enjoying the serenity of Vietnamese rural life. Visit a vegetable garden and a traditional Vietnamese family house. Interact with friendly villagers and drop by a local kindergarten to spend some fun time with the lovely kids. Afterward, cross the fields to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Canh Huong Pagoda. Immerse yourself in the rich culture with a mesmerizing water puppet performance, showcasing traditional stories and folklore.

Embark on a scenic journey as we drive to Tuan Chau Marina Wharf, where a Halong Bay cruise awaits amidst the breathtaking landscapes. Be warmly welcomed by the crew team. Lunch will be served onboard with seafood mainly while our cruise sets toward the Islet of Rocky Dog (Hon Cho Da), Incense Burner (Hon Dinh Huong) and Fighting Cock (Hon Ga Choi). Our cruise then docks at Thien Cung Cave (Heavenly Palace Grotto) for a visit, a magnificent grotto with intricate stalactite formations. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Halong Bay and capture memorable moments.

*Optional for Hai Au Seaplane (Your choice, before or after the cruise)

Up in the sky, enjoy a 25-minute scenic flight over the spectacular Halong Bay, offering amazing panoramic views of thousands of islands and islets in different unique shapes and sizes. From this height, you’ll also see Cong Do and Bo Hon with their hidden lagoons. After ‘The Flight of life,’ land in Tuan Chau where our driver and guide will be waiting, ready to escort you safely back to the port in good time for your ship’s departure. See you again on the next Vietnam shore excursions!

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

• Round-trip transfers from/to the port in a private AC vehicle with an experienced driver
• Private cruise trip in Halong Bay
• 25-minute scenic flight with Hai Au Aviation (optional)
• English-speaking guide
• Lunch
• Parking fee and port fee
• Travel permits (if have) and entrance fee to sightseeing caves
• Bottled drinking water

Exclusions

• Accommodation and visa arrangement
• Alcoholic beverages and other drinks on the cruise
• Gratuities to guide and driver
• Other personal expenses