Dragon Pearl Junk, Bai Tu Long Bay, Halong Cruises, Halong Travel, Halong Tours, Halong Bay Boats

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Launched in May 2010, the Dragon’s Pearl Junk was designed with adventure in mind. With 11 cabins.

The newest and the largest of the Indochina Junk family, the three Dragon’s Pearl are modelled on the traditional Chinese junks that used to sail these waters.

Whether you are dinning in the restaurant, lounging on one of the two sundecks or relaxing in the comfort of your cabin, you will be surrounded by the handcrafted teak and oak that make the Dragon’s Pearl wonderful sailing vessels

This classic junk is ideal for parties for larger groups (up to 20 people) or even incentive groups. Alternatively book a berth and get to meet new friends as you cruise the bay.

Quantity: 03 Ships.

Check in / check out:

Check in time: 12.00 – 12.30pm

Check out time: 11.30am

For charter cruises can be later (check in) but no later than 17.00

Credit cards accepted:

Visa, Master, American Express

Guide policy:

English-speaking guide available.

Escorted guide can be aboard without surcharge.

Children Policy:
Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)
Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)
Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Boat details:

Length: 29m

Width: 6.9m

Height: 5.6m

Ancient Chinese Sail-Boat Style with 3 Sails

Oriental Decoration Style with wood & pottery

Room description:

* Accommodation (Room type):

Room category

# rooms

Size

( m²)

Connecting rooms

Extra beds

Description (location, view)

Deluxe Double

Sea view.

Room amenities

Individually controlled air-conditioning

Slippers, hair dryer

Wardrobe

Bathroom amenities

24 hour room service

Bottle of water on available

Bar & dinning room: Well equipped, maximum 30 Guests.

Sport facilities & activities:

Traditional Fishing*

Tender & Bamboo rowboat

Lunch on beach*

Caving & Swimming

Kayaking

Dinner in cave*

* Upon request

Special events:

Wedding anniversary

Birthday party

Beach party

Inside – cave party.

Staff on boat: 10

2 Captain

1 Supervisor

4 Waiter

1 Mechanic

2 Chef

1 Tour guide

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hon Gai Harbour – Bai Tu Long bay – Cap La

07.45 – 08.15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. 12.00 – 12.30: Embark at Hon Gai International harbour. 13: 00 Check- in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing 13:30 – 15:00: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring by the fascinating formations of the Bay. 15.00 – 16.30: Cruise to Cap La. 16.30: Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayak. 17.45: Back to junk for swimming or relaxing. 19.00: Have dinner and overnight on board in Cong Do Meals : Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Thien Canh Son cave – Hon Gai Harbour

07.30 – 08.00: Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air. 08.30 – 09:30: Visit Thien Canh Son cave. Then, enjoy swimming. 10.00 – 11.30: Start cruising towards the harbour while a Buffet lunch is served. 11.45 – 12.00: Disembark. Fare well. 15.45 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch.

Peak season surcharge:

+ 25% on Christmas 24/12; New Year 31/12 and Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Children Policy:

Child under 05 years old: free of charge (sharing cabin with parents without extra Bed)

Child from 05 to under 12 years old: 75 % adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Child over 12 years old: 100% adult`s cost (sharing cabin with parents with extra Bed)

Tour Included:

Welcome drink

Tea & Coffee

Entrance and Sightseeing Fees

Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, European Breakfast

Swimming Equipment

Fishing Equipment

Kayaking

Onboard Insurance

Transfer by mini van Hanoi- Halong and return

Tour Excluded

Airfares

Visa Arrangements

Beverages

Tips

Personal Expenses and Services

All service non-clearly mentioned above

Bank charge

What To Bring

Sun block

Camera + Film

Insect repellent

Original Passport

We brim hat

Swimming clothes

Sun glasses

Number in Group	Validity until 30^th of April 2012 Price per person in US$ in party of
Number in Group	1	2-3	4-6	7-10	11-15	16-20	Single Supplement
Deluxe	209	138	137	135	130	120	60
Charter	1,890 (Maximum 22 Persons/ship)

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hon Gai Harbour – Bai Tu Long bay – Cap La

07.45 – 08.15: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus. 12.00 – 12.30: Embark at Hon Gai International harbour. 13:00 Check- in, enjoy welcome drink & cruise briefing 13:30 – 15:00: Have lunch while cruising to magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay, admiring by the fascinating formations of the Bay. 15.00 – 16.30: Cruise to Cap La. 16.30: Enjoy paddling around Cap La fishing village by kayak. 17.45: Back to junk for swimming or relaxing. 19.00: Have dinner and overnight on board in Cong Do Meals: Lunch,Dinner

Day 2: Cap La – Cong Dam

06.30 – 08.00: Morning view of Bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. Have breakfast in the fresh air. 08.30: Start cruising to Cong Dam while discovering geological values of Bai Tu Long Bay. 9:00 – 11:00: Enjoy kayaking through the hidden lagoons and geological park in Cong Dam 11.30 – 14.30: Back to junk for lunch and relaxing. 14:30 -16:00: Visit Cong Dam fishing village by a rustic row-boat, meet the local people and pass through the lagoons. 16.00 – 17.30: Cruise back to Cong Do for swimming or kayaking. 19.00: Have a Deluxe dinner in Thay ( Master) cave, overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Day 3: Thien Canh Son – Hon Gai Harbour

07.30 – 08.00: Enjoy fresh air & gentle breeze of the bay in morning. Have breakfast on board 08.30 – 09:30: Visit Thien Canh Son cave. Then, enjoy swimming. 10.00 – 11.30: Start cruising towards the harbour while a Buffet lunch is served. 11.45 – 12.00: Disembark. Fare well. 15.45 – 16.00: Arrive in Hanoi. Trip ends.

Tour Included

Welcome drink

Tea & Coffee

Entrance and Sightseeing Fees

Vietnamese Lunch and Dinner, European Breakfast

Swimming Equipment

Fishing Equipment

Kayaking

Onboard Insurance

Transfer by mini van Hanoi- Halong and return

Tour Excluded

Airfares

Visa Arrangements

Beverages

Tips

Personal Expenses and Services

All service non-clearly mentioned above

Bank charge

What To Bring

Sun block

Camera + Film

Insect repellent

Original Passport

We brim hat

Swimming clothes

Sun glasses

Number in Group	Validity until 30^th of April 2012 Price per person in US$ in party of
Number in Group	1	2-3	4-6	7-10	11-15	16-20	Single Supplement
Deluxe	340	252	250	245	240	230	120
Charter	5,060 (Maximum 22 Persons/ship)

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kiltedmuppet United Kingdom 03-NOV-2011	We really enjoyed our 2 day 1 night cruise with a beautiful cabin and wonderful food. Only thing to be aware of is that with Hanoi transfers the actual cruise is only about 22hrs not 2 days. Indochina own their own island with a man-made beach that is beautiful. Would highly recommend Indochina Junks, worth the money!

Yager Australia 30-OCT-2011	We booked a 2d / 1n cruise on the Red Dragon 2 and could not fault anything in the experience. We travelled with our 11 month old daughter and had requested a baby cot, however when we arrived on the boat it turned out the information had not been passed on the our tour leader, Son. This was no problem and few minutes later a coat arrived by boat. It also turned out there was a spare cabin on the boat (as they only take a maximum of 10 guests) - we were given the option of either our daughter sleeping in one cabin and us in the other, or to store our luggage in the spare cabin and give more space in ours (which we did) - again, nothing was a problem for the crew. From the moment you step on board, the experience is excellent. The food was fantastic and the service was warm yet professional. The cabins are lovely and the shower / bathroom is very good with a seperate enclosed shower rather than everything combined in one small space. Also, having a small group (10 persons max) meant the crew and the tour leader really got to know you and ensure you were looked after. Our tour leader, Son, was brilliant and made sure everyone had an enjoyable time. The activities included a visit to a cave on one of the islands, eating, kayaking around some of the islands, eating, a visit to a fishing village and pearl farm, eating, swimming, eating .... good thing the food was fantastic. We would recomend Indochina Junk, and in particular the junk and crew of Red Dragon 2, to anyone.

Calgary Austria 16-SEP-2011	I travelled on the Dragon’s Pearl in October and though that the Junk experience was awesome. A lot has already been said by other reviewers, but the highlights are clean private rooms with A/C, private washrooms and really good food! The company tries to set itself apart by funding local initiatives to help people who live there and by owning the rights to where they travel. In theory, your trip is supposed to be less commercialized although based on the number of ships in the bay (before you set out), it seems like there wouldn’t be a huge difference since there are a LOT of Indochina junks. You will have a choice in junks ranging from small (Prince), medium (Red Dragon) or large (Dragon’s Pearl). The Dragon’s Pearl caps out at about 20 guests while the Red Dragon has about half of that. As explained to me by my hotel in Hanoi, the Red Dragon is probably the nicest as it is the newest. However, after staying at the Dragon’s Pearl it is clear that the boat itself is much bigger and there is way more public relaxation space up top. Another key differentiation is that you go to a cave dinner with the Pearl and a Beach dinner with the Red Dragon. After doing the 3D/2N trip, I would say that it properly does the area justice. The 2D/1N trip is also popular but I honestly do not think it is enough time to appreciate the sights. Accounting for transit time and meals I think you want the extra time to relax up top and really take in the environment. As a tip, I am pretty sure that it is cheaper to book through a tour guide operator than the website directly. It seems kind of counter-intuitive, but the price quoted to me by the website seemed quite high relative to the total cost I paid to my tour guide company. Also, for the Dragon’s Pearl, the best cabins are the ones on the top floor at the back as nobody can look inside your window and you have the best view (in my opinion).

Savio Claudi Argentina 18-JUL-2011	If you are choosing a 3 day/2night cruise on Halong Bay, Indochina Junk will not disappoint. We look the Dragon's Pearl I cruise because we wanted to be with a few other fellow travelers (but not too many :) these boats will take you to the less crowded parts of Halong bay. We found that while it was not the cheapest cruise, it was definitely worth it.... it lived up to our expectations. We felt like royalty. The only thing we would have liked to change is to have less of the amazing food they served us and more time spent at some of the secluded beaches. We would definitely recommend this experience to our friends as others have recommeded it to us

Bob Laura Australia 13-NOV-2011	Did the 3 day/ 2 night trip on Dragon Pearl 2. Highly recommend this company/junk. Itinerary was great (especially dinner in cave!). Crew including the guide were friendly, courteous and helpful. Boat was of a high standard in all respects - meal quality was excellent and portions were generous. All went very smoothly in all aspects so very happy to give high recommendation.

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