Hafen
Hanoi

Cruise serene Halong Bay on a traditional junk until landing on Cat Ba Island, where you will hike through a national park and plant a tree. So visually spectacular that it has been deemed a World Heritage Site, the bay contains nearly 2,000 islands that rise precipitously out of the emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The largest island is Cat Ba, another World Heritage site with spectacularly dramatic natural features, including rugged limestone hills and narrow valleys blanketed with vegetation. The park’s bio-diversity is extraordinary, especially with regard to plants, many of which have medical uses. Even though the land is protected, more than a million people visit annually and affect the environment. You can do your part to reverse some of the damage by joining a forest clean-up. Afterwards, you will plant a tree in an area with minimal foot traffic so it can thrive for years to come. Following lunch at a local restaurant you will return to the ship via local ferry and coach.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise on a traditional junk through Halong Bay, an island-dotted World Heritage site.
• Walk through the forested national park on Cat Ba island, another World Heritage site.
• Help protect the natural environment by participating in a light forest clean-up.
• Leave your mark in a positive way by planting a tree in the national park.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.