Thứ Ba, 18 tháng 11, 2014

Halong Bay Surprising Cave

Halong Bay Vietnam is one of New 7 wonders of the world. There are many famous attractions in Halong Bay, limestone mountain, islands, islets, caves, beaches, National park. Enjoy the unique beautiful view of Halong Bay.

Surprising Cave located on Bo Hon Island, one of the most beautiful and largest cave in Ha Long Bay Vietnam, French explored this cave in 1903 and they named this “grotte des surprises”. Tourist visit this cave will be surprised because of its beauty. You will climb up around 50 steps and get into the cave. The cave included 3 parts, it link together by narrow tunnels. There are thousands of stalactites and stalagmites inside the cave. It is 30-meter high of roof and cover 10,000 m2, located 25 m above the sea level. If you join the tour 2 days or 3 days in Halong Bay, it will be included in the tour itinerary or you join the tour 1 day, It take 6 hour of boat trip from Halong pier to get there. Halong bay tours

Halong Bay Surprising Cave in the first part
Halong Bay Surprising Cave
Halong Bay Surprising Cave

In 1962 Ghermann Titov from former Soviet Union astronautic hero visited Halong Bay with President Ho Chi Minh. Because of well relationship between Vietnam and Soviet Union, President Ho Chi Minh decided to name this island is TiTop island. Titop island become one of famous attraction in Halong Bay for most of tourists when they visit Halong Bay. Tourist can relax, swimming on the beach, climb up to the peak of island to enjoy all view of Halong Bay or join some sport activities in here:  kayaking, speed water motor or parachute…

Colorful of Surprising Cave in Halong Bay Vietnam

There are many beautiful places for tourist to do kayak in Halong Bay, Dark and Light Cave is one of perfect choice for traveler when they visit Halong Bay, located nearby Cat Ba National Park, and surounded by beautiful limestone mountain. Adventure kayaking to explore Dark and Light cave usually will be arranged on the second day of Halong bay 3 days tour

Halong Surprising Cave, the most beautiful cave in Halong

Cat Ba island (women’s Island) is one of largest island, located in Cat Ba National Park, It is not only famous for tourism but also the most important natural ecosystem of the bay. It’s the homeland of 1,561 species of flora and 279 fauna species. 160 bird species, 66 reptiles and amphibians species, 274 species of insects, 900 fish, 178 coral, 7 species of snakes, 4 species of turtles and 21 species of seaweed. Some of species are going to disappear

It depend on your Halong bay tour itinerary, Cat ba island will be add on tour program on second day of Halong bay 3 days tour. You can join some activities in Cat Ba Island: biking, climbing up to the peak of mountain, trekking Cat Ba National Park, swimming or relax on the beach and overnight at the hotel in Cat Ba town.

Thứ Năm, 6 tháng 11, 2014

Halong seafood

Visiting Ha Long Bay will provide you a chance to enjoy the beauty of one of World’s Natural Heritage but aside from this, you will also be impressed by a variety of tasty seafood that will melt even the hardest of appetites. It is said that seafood in Halong Bay cruise is more delicious than the other coastal places in Vietnam. This comment is true as many rock islands and coral reefs in Ha Long Ba provide nutrients to make seafood in the cliffs and coral reefs tasty and abundant in species. 5 places to enjoy seafood in Halong Bay

Counting on economic conditions and the convenience of the trip, you can try many ways to enjoy Halong seafood by yourself. Here is one way which most residents in Ha Long Bay usually enjoy and offer their guests.
Ha Long seafood
Halong seafood

If you visit Ha Long, I can invite you to my house or a restaurant in Bai Chay, or visit  “snail supermarket” in Cai Dam or simply go around Ha Long for its well-known places like Huong Duyen restaurant in Tran Hung Dao Street or Cai Xa Cong in Ha Tu ward. You can even enjoy seafood on the tourist boats….. Some appetizers like hotpot an appealing and delicious way of enjoying seafood are also available for taste testing. Varieties of oysters, snails, crabs, squid, shrimp, fishes that are baked, boiled, fried or steamed will make your mouth watery. These kinds should be prepared in a moderate amount to enjoy many other local dishes. Next, some typical sour but inviting soups can be served like mussel or fish soup together and some other dishes like barnacle cooked with bamboo shoot, “Bong Thua” with kohlrabi, or squid or cuttlefish with celery leaves and fresh garlic are always available. Finally, rice can be enjoyed with a sunny fried mackerel. If you need vegetable dishes, water spinach or collard greens sauted with garlic are ready to serve. If hotpot is chosen, seafood choice relies on your favorite. Moreover, hotpot soup has the kind of sour taste   made from tamarind, star fruits, tomato and many kinds of green vegetables such as water spinach, broccoli, fresh onions, celery, cauliflower, tofu ….can be served. Rice noodles or instant noodles can be ordered at the end of meal. Visit Halong with Travel to Vietnam

One kind of drink that can be considered as a particular specialty of Ha Long is Ruou Ngan (a kind of local seafood like clam dipped in wine), which is quite suitable to serve with seafood. There are three ways of making Ruou Ngan; the first one is  shelling out 3 live intestines of Ngan and putting them into a big cup and then chopsticks in opposite directions are used with trashed hands to poke, hold down and hit until guts get soon crushed finely, dilate and turn into dark red. White wine is poured into it and a glass of fresh rosy wine suddenly appears in front of us. Another way to make, Ngan which is not too old or too young is to tie cleaned shells to boil, then shell out for putting 2 or 3 guts and their water into the cup, depending on drinkers’ taste. Wine is poured into it and chopsticks are used to gently poke two sides and make their liver bladder rupture. As a result, we can enjoy a light pink or bluish glass of wine depending on the way of cooking Ngan. The third way is putting from 3 to 5 bowels into a small aluminum pot, then pouring wine and boiling again. Finally, a hot drink is ready to serve.

Ruou Ngan tastes tangy and slightly salty when tried for the first time, but then its fragrance effuses at the tip of tongue and suddenly makes our body incredibly warm. This kind of alcohol can be addicted if used regularly.

Thứ Tư, 13 tháng 8, 2014

Violet Cruise Halong Bay

Enjoy local day-caught seafood well-cooked in Vietnamese marvelous cuisine in a spacious boutique dining room, inspire yourself with glass of wine admiring the brilliant sunset of the bay or simply relax with gentle pampering at Violet spa after taking exercises in the Violet gym. Those are just available at Halong Violet Cruise which is an ideal junk for family gatherings, honeymooners, or couples of friends who love to explore the exotic bay still enjoying, however, elegant comforts. To be launched on 1st November 2009, our newest five star junk -the Violet Cruise Halong bay -will be fitted out in the 1930’s Indochine style. It will feature a boutique dinning room, library & lounge, Spa & Gym and 6 individual theme cabins with marble bathroom, Jacuzzi & balcony.
Violet cruise halong bay
Violet cruise Halong bay

 VIOLET CRUISE 3D-2N

Visit Cua Van fishing village with Violet cruise
Day 1:
12:30 Boarding time and depart
13:00 Lunch is served. Keep cruising along the Bay Tu Long Bay where the Film L’ Indochina was shot with French actress Catherine DeNeurve
15:30 Visit Cua Van fishing village. A close-up of local fishermen daily life in the biggest community on the water of Halong Bay is just by your side
17:00 The barman will serve you his talent cocktail
19:00 Dinner is served
Back to the Violet
Day 2:
07:45 Breakfast is served
08:30 Another junk (day junk) comes to pick you up and keep cruise futher to the bay. Enjoy kayaking and other activities or just relax yourself on the top deck. Enjoy local cooked lunch onboard
16:00 Back to the Violet
19:30 Dinner is served
  
Day 3:
06:30 Tea, coffee and pastries are served. Tai Chi class is on the top deck at 7.00
07:40 Visit the Titov island. Over 400 steps lead you to the top of the island for the panoramic view of the bay and a sandy beach for you lying down or enjoy the salty water of Gulf of Tonkin
08:45 Back to Violet and cruise back to the shore
09:30 Brunch is served. Please pack all your luggage and handle your key to bar counter before you come for brunch. Our staff will help you the luggage to the pier in advance
10:00 Check out
11:00 Arrive at the jetty
Note: Kayaking service is included on 2nd day. The itinerary is subject to change upon weather.

3D-2NHigh season 2014 (Jan-April, Oct-Dec)Promotion deal 2014 (May-Sept)
CRUISE CABINRate/personSingle SuppChild (5-11)Rate/personSingle SuppChild (5-12)
Deluxe$527$318$335$427$244$280
Suite$631$368$335$510$295$280
Additional surcharge 25% on 24 & 31 Dec
Additional surcharge 25% on 24 & 31 Dec
Note:
– Our price is net, in US dollar, based on the Dbl/Twin sharing and applied for the minimum of 2 persons
– Child 5 – 12 years old will share bed with parents (no extra bed set up).
– Booking of 4 cabins up to private charter, please contact us for more details.
Inclusive of
- Welcome drink
- Accommodation
- All meals per program
- All tax & service charge
- All entrance & visiting fees
- Boat trip as specified program
- Kayaking
- English speaking guide on board.
Exclusive of
- Drinks, tippings
- Travel insurance
- Other personal expenses
- Transfer round trip (Please see our transfer)
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4 Violet Suites:
- Dragon Suite
- Phoenix Suite
- Moon Suite
- Cloud Suite
Entertain lavishly in a 43 sqm suite offering elegant Indochina 1930 decor featuring warm, exotic woods, fabrics and hand painted walls &ceiling. Exclusive amenities include plush king bedroom with private balcony & jacuzzi on upper deck.
Travel Halong bay with Violet cruise
2 Violet Deluxe: (Both on main deck)
- Mountain Deluxe
- Water Deluxe
Large, gracious balcony allows streams of light into an airy 36 sqm room featuring elegant furnishings and rich decor. Meticulous attention to detail is reflected in a plush king bed and Italian marble bath featuring walk-in shower and bath tub.
Enjoy day-catch seafood or Vietnamese fusion cuisine in a spacious boutique dining room, indulge yourself with glass of champagne watching the sunset over bay or just relax with gentle pampering in Violet spa after exercise in the Violet gym. Halong bay Violet Cruise is the ideal place for honeymooners, small family or couples of friends who want to discover an exotic areas while still enjoy the elegant comfort.