Sailors have hoisted the sails and swabbed the deck. The Treasure starts its motion, spawning its way in beautiful emerald waters. The vessel is a stylish junk crafted by traditions and equipped with comfortable and modern amenities. Its name, Treasure, refers to the natural beauty of its environment. Something fragile and extremely rare that we must preserve and protect as a legacy for our future generations.
But no quest or roadmap here, we spare you the rough and lead you straight to the gorgeous. Just get on board, make yourself comfortable and let us show you the route to the most hidden jewels of the entire archipelago.
If you do not have much time left but refuse to leave Vietnam without a brief but intense tour of Halong archipelago, this tour is for you.
HANOI – HALONG ARCHIPELAGO
Meals: lunch and dinner | Accommodation: Treasure junk
We depart from your hotel at 8am. It is an about 3.5-hour drive to Halong bay. We will have a quick stop en-route in a kind of tourism center where you, your guide and driver can use restrooms without having to consume any drink or buy anything from their shop.
We board a small wooden junk at noon time and get off to the famous limestone marine landscape. A lunch based on seafood will be served, vegetarian or non-seafood eaters can be catered for if a prior notice is given at booking time.
We have about 5 hours in the bay. It is enough to see the most popular sights of it. We won’t have time to cruise farther to the less travelled area. However, you’ll be able to soak up the natural splendor of Halong, relax on the sundeck and admire the different islets and their fantasy shapes.
If you wish, we will stop to visit Sung Sot cave and climb to the top of Titop Island. This is of course not compulsory and we let you the opportunity to talk to your guide and arrange activities at your best convenience.
About 5pm, we get back on land and start our trip back to Hanoi, where we should arrive about 8.30pm.
Note:
- Tour program is subject to change without prior notice.
- For your convenience, and if you can arrange smaller backpacks, please leave your big suitcase at Handspan's secure storage.
- On the way to Halong and back to Hanoi, we will stop at a place with food, beverages and souvenirs for sale. This is not to trick you and that will be the only times of the whole trip you may feel in the tourism mass. But that is the only place on the way, where you, your driver and your guide can use clean toilets without being forced to buy anything. Thanks for your understanding.
The Treasure features 14 cabins, all equipped with comfortable bedding, private western standards bathroom and a stunning view through large windows. The cabins are distributed as follow:
- 2 suites | potentially connectable through private balcony | 43 sqm | king size bed | bathtub Jacuzzi | A/C | private balcony.
- 2 double cabins | 11.5 sqm | queen size bed | shower cabin | A/C.
- 10 twin cabins | all convertible into double| 11.5 sqm | 90x190 cm beds | shower cabin | A/C.
Features and Activities
On all of its itineraries, the Treasure offers some kayaking. Real expeditions to lagoons, creeks and floating houses, around the huge standing karsts formations, always away from any other boat. We use Necky kayaks, high quality equipment, imported from Canada and carefully maintained.
To entertain your cruise, vegetable carving and cocktails classes are available. Sometimes upon request as it depends on the number of people on board. Nice wooden board games are also available.
The Treasure features a very large sundeck that you may enjoy anytime of the day. With a cup of coffee witnessing the transient serenity of the bay early morning; relaxing in the sun with a privileged view at the limestone labyrinth; celebrating with a drink this once of a lifetime moment when the moon rises over the karsts.
Food and Beverages
The Treasure offers a long drink list featuring softs, beers, spirits, wines, cocktails, mocktails, smoothies... to slake your thirst and set the aperitif up or accompany a romantic dinner.
Our chef and his team are devoted to offering you some of the most reputed cuisine of the region. The selection is wide and ingredients always local and fresh. Seafood-based, but not only, the menus are well balanced. Vegetarian and kids can be catered for. We strive to make each meal a colorful event for both eyes and papillae.
