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Is it more expensive and safer to pre-book online?
Posted: Sat February 21, 2009 07:20 PM UTC

Hi,

I wish to book a 2D1N tour at Halong, with overnight stay, in May. Is it more expensive to book online? For e.g., it costs abt US$112/pax at ODC Travel, and US$137 at Handspan? Is it more than what u guys pay when u book in Ha Noi at their offices? And are there hidden costs? One last worry, if I were to book when I'm in Ha Noi itself, will it be readily available i.e. I can go on the tour the next day?

This will be my first time going to Vietnam... nervous!!!!=D

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Re: Is it more expensive and safer to pre-book online?
Posted: Sun February 22, 2009 01:00 AM UTC

You can usually get a place for next day or day after trips to Halong Bay when you are in Hanoi. The prices you have seem a touch high to me but it depends on the standard. As an example, the following itinerary can be had for $65US or $80US for the Deluxe cabin!

Day 1 (L-D): Hanoi - Halong Bay
Pick up at your hotel. Leave Ha Noi at 8:15 am for Ha Long City by a modern bus. Get on Imperial Junk boat and enjoy a welcome drink and lunch of savoury local sea food. Check into your cabin and start cruising around the bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Lion, Tea Pot, Toad, Dau Nguoi (Human Head) islet, and then stop for a walk through the Sung Sot cave "Amazing Cave" There will be plenty of time for swimming and sunbathing (If weather permitted) after the boat anchors at a clean calm sea. Enjoy a wonderful sunset dinner in our beautiful restaurant before retiring to the comfort of your cabin. Dinner and overnight in Imperial Junk Boat. Go fishing.

Day 2: (B -L) Ha Long Bay - BaiTuLong - Ha Noi
Breakfast . Keep cruising. Visit the VAGIA floating village. Kayaking then going to BaiTuLong Bay, the neglected area which is the most spectacular bay with islands in different shapes, have a look at HonGai market, Poet Island. Arrive in Ha Long City at 11.30 Am . Lunch. After lunch, return to Ha Noi and arrive in Ha Noi at 16.00 p.m. Tour ends.
Includes:
- Transport, boat trip.
- English speaking Tour guide
- 2 lunchs + 1 dinners + 1 breakfasts
- Double/ twin haring room at Imperial Air-conditioning Boat
- Entrance fees

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