The final part of our tour was a 3 day cruise in Halong Bay. We cruised in Bai Tu Long, in the outer sections of Halong Bay. We went on the Dragon Pearl 2 with Indo-China Jumks and we cannot recommend them highly enough. First and foremost, the weather was perfect and the cruise itinerary worked like clockwork but with a fine balance of activity and relaxation.
Our boat had 17 guests on board, mainly young couples - Australian, French and English and 3 very eligible Norwegians.
Our cabin with hotel standard ensuite and view over the stern.
A comfortable upper deck for lazing during the day and at night.
The galley
Our exceptional guide, Wang. Passionate about his job and improving the Bay's environment
We were mesmerised by the thousands of Islands along the route.
Loved the kayaking and swimming
Activities like visiting a floating village. They have been encouraged to care about their environment recycling rubbish, collecting water in blue barrels, Kambala (a girls' school in Sydney) has provided funds to establish a school and resources and as well as fishing, the community has established a successful pearl business.
We were ferried around the area by local women in bamboo boats by the slimmest of women.
We had excellent meals but the piece de resistance was a candlelit dinner in a limestone cave.
We were fascinated about life in the bay
And loved the sunsets...
Two very happy travellers
M&M
12/10/2014
2 comments:
Halong Bay and the cave dinner look just perfect. Could almost see them as the set of a James Bond movie! Best wishes from Nick & Wendy
M&M,
Dat here, the email you gave bounced back. Email me at dtran@y7mail.com. I noticed you tried the avocado shake!
D&K
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