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DAY 04 HANOI/HALONG BAY In the afternoon discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dragon, fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages and fantastic rock At approximately 8:30 AM be ready in the lobby of formations rising up out of emerald water. the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel in preparation for your overland journey to Halong. The drive While onboard you can attend the chef's cooking takes approximately 3 ½ hours. demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Situated in the North-East region of Vietnam, Halong Bay is made up of a dense cluster of 1,969 The name ‘Ha Long’ in Vietnamese means ‘the limestone islands of various sizes, 989 of which dragon descending to the sea’. It is a picturesque bay have been given names. Viewed from above, with some 3,000 islands rising from the clear Halong Bay resembles a geographic work of art. emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Halong Bay is While exploring the bay, you feel lost in a one of the most magnificent scenic regions in all of legendary world of stone islands. Halong has been Vietnam. The limestone formations - washed by the proven by scientists that it was one of the first water for hundreds of thousands of years have been cradles of human existence in the area at such celebrated in the local folklore. The islands that dot archeological sites as Dong Mang, Xich Tho, Soi the bay are home to many species of animals seldom Nhu, and Thoi Gieng. It is also a region of highly- found on the mainland including: monkeys, tropical concentrated biological diversity with many birds and a rich abundance of marine life. ecosystems of salt water-flooded forests, coral reefs, and tropical forests featuring thousands of species Watch the sunset over the enchanting Halong Bay of animal and plant life. Specially, the 18th meeting while cruising to your overnight anchorage location. of the Committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO (in Thailand on December 17th, 1994), Overnight: Paradise Peak – Single Superior Suite officially recognized Halong Bay as a natural heritage site of worldwide importance. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Island, board Paradise Peak, a traditional wooden junk with 8 stately suites. Start cruising out to the mystic bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations. Enjoy a seafood lunch onboard. IS NOW COMPLETE