Travel Activities in Halong

Sailing in Cat Ba Island

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Take a traditional Chinese fishing junk around the Cat Ba area to experience the beauty and tranquillity of the ocean sights surrounding the island and Ha Long Bay area. These junks, built in Pak Hoi in the picturesque fishing port of Apowan on Cat Ba Island, operate throughout the Bay of Along, on the waves of Fai Tsi Long, off the Norway Islands, or on the shoals of Bach Long Vi Islet in the middle of the Tonkin Gulf.

During the American War, these junks were used as mine sweepers in the area due to their extremely flat bottom and versatile steering. Today, you can take a trip back in time without the disturbing sound of motor engines to places where local old-timers still boast about their grand fathers’ time when the main town of CatBa was dotted with casinos, opium lounges and Tuong Opera-like theatre for off-shore Chinese sailors.

Naturally, the area is perfect for open sea sailing from September through April, while day or short overnight trips can be organised throughout summer from May through August.

Rental Services from First Choice

Catamaran Hitia 17ft

James Wharram design.
Great for a four-person day sail.
Skippered/Crewed day charter rate:

Half day: $30
(9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm).
Includes beaches such as: Hai Pies, Cat Dua, Cat co 1,2,3 or Nam Cat

Full day: $50.
(9am-4pm).
To Dau Be point

To book this sail, contact First Choice
Email: info@halongbayguides.com
Web: Halong Bay Travel Guide

Pictures of the Catamaran Hitia

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Fully skippered 43ft Traditional sailing junk, auxiliary Isuzu 44hp inboard engine.

- Great for up to 12 people for day sail, basecamp overnight trip or camping expedition.
- Excellent live-aboard for up to 4 people (02 in twin cabin and 02 on deck under canvas roof).
- Experienced local skipper and an English speaking crew aboard.
- Head/shower: 01.
- Galley (kitchen): 01.

Skippered charter rates:

Half day: $60.
(9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm).
Up and down Lan Ha bay.

Full day: $120.
(9am-4pm).

To book this sail, contact First Choice
Email: info@halongbayguides.com
Web: Halong Bay Travel Guide

Pictures of Chinese Junk Sails
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on board activities

Extend your range toward east to Dau Be point. Longer trip with sometimes choppy seas.
•1 night $150.
(1pm-12pm next day)

Long Chau Lighthouse or Vong Vieng lagoon village.
•2 days 1 night: $270.
(9am-4pm next day).

To book this sail, contact First Choice
Email: info@halongbayguides.com
Web: Halong Bay Travel Guide

Pictures of Long Chau Light House
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