The Au Co is the first and only luxury cruise
operator specialising in offering a three-day two-night voyage through
world-renowned Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island and the Gulf of Tonkin. The Au Co ship
features the very latest safety standards and represents Vietnamese and
Oriental culture at its best. Each of her 32 spaciously-designed private cabins
boasts luxurious bathrooms and panoramic balconies
Au
Co 3Days/2Nights
Day
1: Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay
The first day of your cruise is an introduction to the amazing scenery of
Halong Bay and its southern sister; Lan Ha Bay. Cruising through Halong Bay
will literally take your breath away, as we pass famous spots like Thien Cung
and Me Cung caves, plus Soi Sim and Titov islands. Also located in the Gulf of
Tonkin, to the south of Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay and the Ho Ba Ham islets offer
tranquility and nature at its best, and a guided kayaking tour or a refreshing
swim in the Bay’s emerald waters are two of the best ways to enjoy them.
Day 2: Cat Ba Island and Bai Tu Long Bay
Cat Ba Island is famous for its national park, with more than half the island
designated. This island, far and away the largest in the Gulf of Tonkin, is
covered by a dense rainforest home to numerous indigenous species of flora and
fauna. The secluded village of Viet Hai, situated in the middle of this
pristine environment, is easily accessible thanks to a short walk or cycling
trip and is where we are developing an organic farm which you can visit.
Bai Tu Long Bay, located a little further east of Halong Bay, is the most
remote area of your voyage. The exceptional scale and variety of the geological
rock formations in this area are sure to make this a future destination for
cruising in the Gulf of Tonkin. A relaxing rowing boat tour through the
floating village of Cong Dam and its geological area will definitely be a
delightful moment for you to remember.
Day 3: Halong Bay
Halong Bay, designated a UNESCO world heritage site for its limestone rock
formations, is home to about 2,000 isles and islets of different shapes and
sizes, creating a truly breathtaking seascape. At its heart is the highest
concentration of limestone rocks in the area and caves and grottoes abound. One
of the most beautiful is the Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. Exceptional because of
its size and the shapes which have been created by millions of years of
erosion, the Surprise Cave is not to be missed.
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