Hanoi - Halong bay Starlight Cruise - Pu luong trekking 4D/3N

Day 1: Hanoi – Bai Tu Long Bay (Lunch, Dinner)
08:00 – 08:30 Pick-up at hotel and start 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall – The OS Lounge.
12:15 – 12:45 Embark on Starlight Cruise by transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.
13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch as Starlight Cruise further along the limestone islands of Bai Tu Long Bay, heading to Vung Vieng fishing village – one of the largest fishing villages in Halong Bay to see the life of local fishermen.
– Option 1: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around Vung Vieng Fishing Village
– Option 2: Take kayak and go kayaking by yourself with help and instruction of tour guide around the Village.
17:30 – 18:00 Return to Starlight Cruise and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.  Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while cooking demonstration is organizing.
19:00 Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.
– Overnight on board at Cong Do Area

Day 2: Bai Tu Long – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
06:30 – 07:00 Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.
07:00 – 09:00 Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward Thien Canh Son Cave.
– Visit Thien Canh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in Bai Tu Long Bay
09:30 Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.
09:30 – 11:00 Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark Starlight Cruise at around 12h00.
12:00 – 16:30 Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30. Overnight in the Old quater.

Day 3: Hanoi – Pu Luong Nature Reserve Trekking Tour to Co Lung &  Hieu hamlet (Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
Our car and guide will pick you up at your hotel at 7:30 then we head toward Pu Luong Nature Reserve where offers you chances to explore the pristine and peaceful land of ethnic minorities’ villages. 
Stop at Co Lung commune, we will start a 1.5 hour-walking-trip along the road in Thai’s village. You are fascinated by the plenty of water-wheels, an unique cultural feature of Thai and Muong people living in the nature reserve of Pu Luong to navigate water source for their farming activities.
Arrive in Hieu Hamlet – the most beautiful and remote hamlet in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, you will continue trekking up along the captivating waterfall to come to a stilt house for overnight homestay. On the trekking way, the mysterious land lying dangerously on the back of the mountain with rice-terraced paddies tottering horizontally to the sky will capture your heart and imagination at first sight.
Then, you’ll enjoy your dinner with local specialties and let's stay overnight in a traditional stilt-house of Black Thai with wonderful view from windows.
If you intend to spend your night in a private atmostphere, a local well-equipped bungalow or still houese of Thai People in Don Village at Pu luong Discovery Homestay  for pre-booking.

Day 4: Easy Trek to Chieng Lau, Yen, Ba villages, Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream – Ha noi (Breakfast, Lunch)
07.30 – 08.00: Have breakfast in the Pu luong Discovery Homestay. Enjoying the breathtaking view from the Pu luong Discovery Homestay.
09.00: Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Visit the Thai’s traditional ancient house to learn more about the daily life of the local people. Stop at the giant waterwheels, ducks farm to learn about the agriculture before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream. 
12.30: Pick up the van to go back to the lodge, check out.
13.00: Have lunch and have free time to relax or walking around the village before boarding the Car to go back to Ha noi at 14:30.
17.00: Soft break on the way.
19.30: Arrive in Ha noi drop you off  at your hotel.

Inclusions
- Entrance fees, taxes and service charge
- Kayaking or Bamboo Rowing Boat trip in Luon Cave
- English speaking guide
- Luxury accommodation with A/C, bathtub & shower, mini bar
- Exclusive cruise through Halong Bay
- Welcome drink
- Cooking class 1time/trip
- Snacks in happy hour
- Meals on-board
- Sunrise Tai-chi demonstration
- Insurance on-board
- Car transfer to Pu luong with driver.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B- breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner)
- Proffessional English speaking tour guide (Other language is available upon request)
- Entrance sightseeing fees.

 Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements
- Drinks & berverages
- Tips to guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Online payment fees 
- Other services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Cancellation by Customer:
For almost of our tours, once tour is confirmed and fully paid but for one reason they cancel the tour, the following charges will apply in the event of cancellation prior to tour commencement:
More than 45 days prior to trip departure: No charge (Full refund will be made but transaction fee will be paid by you).
30-45 days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
15-29 days before arrival: 50% of total tour price.
7-14 days before arrival: 75% of total tour price.
Within 7 days before arrival: 100% tour price.
Note:
The above fees are subject to an added bank transaction fee.
There will be no refund given for any unused or missed ground arrangements, sightseeing, meals or hotel accommodations.
For no show cases, there will be no refund.
All cancellations must be in person or in writing and received by us

Cancellation by Weather:
In case of an unexpected situation/ bad weather causes an effect on your trip after commencement, we serve the right to change the itinerary of your booked tour for the safety of all clients in the group. If there are more than one solution, we will ask for your permission and agreement to do the next step. In such kind of cancellation, the refund of any payment on the un-used portion of transportation service, hotel service, car rental or tours will be given.

Children Policy:
Under 4 years: Free of Charge.
From 4 to under 8 years old: 50% of adult’s fare and sharing bed with parents.
From 8 to under 10 years old: 75% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.
Over 10 years old: 100% of adult’s fare and using existing bed.