Sparkling Halong bay in a full moon night September 15, 2008

Tet Trung Thu, as it is known in Vietnam, or the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a wonderful, ancient festival that revolves around children. The Festival dates back as far as 15-20,000 years ago in Asia, and is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th Lunar Month. This year, the date of the Festival is September 14th, the same day as the full moon. The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is one of the two most popular festivals in Vietnam, and has been important to families in Vietnam for many years. It is said that originally, the Festival came about as a way for parents to make up for lost time with their children after harvest season. The harvest was done by September, (August in the Lunar calendar) and the parents were concerned their children and do something special with them, as well as celebrate the harvest, after spending much time working hard and away from the family. It was held under the full moon, which represents fullness and prosperity of life.

That is also the best time to visit North of Vietnam and Vietnamholidaynow pleasantly offers a special tour to enjoy a classic image of Vietnam in the most beautiful full-moon day of the year

The trip is arranged on one of most luxury cruises in Halong – Ginger Cruise. The details are:

Day 1: Hanoi-Halong (L, D)
Welcome on board of Halong Ginger and set sail through bay while lunch is served. Penetrate into the magical bay to see thousands of sculpted limestone islands rising from the waves like dragons’ teeth. After lunch, take a short trek to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, go swimming on a quite beach or sunbathing on the sundeck. Late afternoon, visit an interesting fishing village with opportunity to interact with fishmen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations.

At sunset time, kayak or simply take a bamboo rowing boat to discover a water tunnel with many coral reefs in a scenic lagoon. Then sink into the sparkling scene of Halong under the magic moon in the Mid-Autumn while enjoying cocktails

Day 2: Halong-Hanoi (B)
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise while watching the sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, visit beautiful limestone grotto then back to the boat for a final glimpse of the Halong Bay while cruising back to the dock.

Price: 317USD/pax (twin shared basic) - Single Supplement: 194USD/pax

INCLUSION:
_ Luxury accommodation on twin cabin (lockable) with A/C, hot shower and mini bar
_ Boat cruise with meals
_ Meals - 3 main meals (Vietnamese seafood lunch and Dinner and International Brunch Buffet)
_Welcome Cocktail
_ Round trip transfer by A.C comfortable car/van
_ Entrance fees to Halong bay
_ English or French local guide on boat
_ Sunrise Tai Chi Class
_Service charge and taxes

EXCLUSION: Pre/post trip arrangement, Travel insurance, Drink other than the above, other personal expenses

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