2D1N for the cruise~ it did say they can provide "shuttle service to and from Tuan Chau Port and hotels within Hanoi is available at an extra charge" but didn't indicate how much~ did search online, the cost for transport is ard USD60 per pax, which i find too ex~ even travel from JB to KL also won't cost half as much~
thanks for the info~ guess this amount cannot save liao~
Why not you try booking with the hotel or hostel you are staying or change cruise ship?
I booked with my hostel 4 years ago at USD90 per pax including of transfer and everything. My cruise ship is Halong Fantasea cruise. It is USD115 now. The itinerary is inclusive of transfers.
http://halongfantaseacruise.com/itineraries-rates/2/f01-halong-bay-2-days-1-night-on-boat#tabs-102
I went with 2 young children and the trip was ok. Kids enjoy themselves and love the food. We didn't pay a single cents on drink. Mineral water was constantly provided. Unless you order other drinks which is chargeable.
Just to share that it is better to book with your hostel or hotel. Cos if there's any changes, the hotel will arrange for you.
For my case, the day which I suppose to go was forecast to be bad weather and hostel informed me the day before and advise me to change to other dates. I tot the hostel was lying to me one but I let them change anyway. Thus I switch my itinerary. Instead of going to Halong Bay first, I go Sapa first.
When I headed to Sapa and met some Singaporeans on tour group at the train station. They told me they went Halong Bay the day before (the day which I suppose to go) and encountered bad weather and they couldn't sail too far and only spend few hours on board and come back liao.
I was like.... heng ah luckily the hostel informed me and helped me change date. They also helped me liaise with the hotel in Sapa to change date (I booked thru Agoda).
