Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong (-/L/D)
ODC Travel’s tour guide and driver will pick you up between 7:30am and 8:00am at your hotel and transfer to Halong Bay (170km). Stop over at ceramic and hand embroidery workshops in Hai Duong (15 minutes) for refreshment and taking photos.
Arrival in Halong Wharf, transfer to our awaiting cruise on Halong Bay. After lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave - the most beautiful cave of Ha Long Bay and go swimming at Titop Beach (or climb up to the top of the mountain to have an overview of the bay). Admire landscape and take photos... Dinner with fresh seafood and Vietnamese specialties. Overnight on the Sun Cruise.
Day 2: Halong – Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D)
Option 1 (Overnight in hotel):
After breakfast, cruise to Lan Ha Bay. On the way, admire the beautiful morning scenery of the World Heritage site. Stop over in Kiem Lam Wharf, transfer to small boat for kayaking, explore Lan Ha Bay, “Tai Keo” Vave, Van Boi beach, third Cat, the fish – farm, swimming or fishing… Lunch on the boat.
In the afternoon, go on paddling to Rua Island (turtle island) or Luon Cave (hidden cave) (selected according to the tides) …then take a boat to Cat Ba Island for check in hotel. Have dinner and overnight at hotel in Cat Ba Island.
Option 2 (camping):
After breakfast, cruise to Lan Ha Bay. On the way, admire the beautiful morning scenery of the World Heritage site. Stop over in Kiem Lam Wharf, transfer to small boat for kayaking, explore Lan Ha Bay, “Tai Keo” Vave, Van Boi beach, third Cat, the fish – farm, swimming or fishing… Lunch on the boat.
After lunch, take a boat trip further around the bay for relaxing and taking photos. Stop over at "Dong Tien" then continue kayaking for exploration. Paddle from Luon Cave towards Man’s head Island then back to the beach. Overnight in tent on the beach.
Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (B/L/-)
After breakfast, cruise around Halong Bay. Stop over for swimming, snorkeling... On the way back to Halong, you will have chance for sightseeing at Dinh Huong (Incence Burner) Island, Cho Da (Stone Dog), Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks) and go on.
After having lunch at restaurant in Halong City, return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.
Tour concluded.
Note
This is one of the most popular tours suitable for those who like discovery activities. Taking this tour, travelers will enjoy exploring islands (Rua Island, Dinh Huong Island), Caves (Luon cave, Tai Keo cave, Sung Sot Cave), and grottoes with kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming. This tour also provides you flexible choices of a comfortable night at a hotel or a romantic camping night on sandy beach. 
