Spend an unforgettable 3 days on Castaways, our exclusive, private island in Halong Bay, one of the natural wonders of the world!
Settle into paradise in one of our 5 open-air beach bungalows; kick up the sand on our secluded one-hundred-and-fifty-meter stretch of beach; party the night away on our dance floor with a live nightly DJ; and make friendships that just might last a lifetime!
Castaways is THE Bucket-List, Must-do Activity in Vietnam and will likely be one of the best decision you make in Southeast Asia!
(B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
DAY 1 – HANOI TO CASTAWAYS (L, D)
Meet your crew bright and early to make your way to the island by bus and boat. Upon arrival, grab a drink and feast on local cuisine, as you are welcomed by your island hosts.
Get wet and wild, choosing between high-speed tubing and wakeboarding on pristine, glassy waters.
Rock climb with our professional guides, scaling cliff karsts right over our beach for awesome views.
Play some footie and beach volleyball, or simply relax and sunbathe with new friends as you prepare to party, dancing and drinking the night away under the stars.
DAY 2 – ALL DAY CRUISE (B, L, D)
Get a good base going with breakfast and prepare for an epic day ahead. Board a traditional junk boat and cruise through Lan Ha bay, past local fisherman and their floating villages.
Jump off the top deck (if you dare) for a swim before grabbing a kayaking partner for a guided tour, exploring the rich history of Halong Bay, in the midst of limestone caves and jade green lagoons.
Keep your eyes peeled for the endangered Langur monkeys native to the area as you make your way back to the boat for lunch onboard.
Cruise the afternoon away, stopping for a bit more swimming and plenty more fun, as you return to the island to meet the new crew that’s just arrived.
Do it all over again in the evening with drinks, dinner and dancing. And don’t forget to make a late-night trip to the beach for one of the best views of the bay’s bioluminescent plankton!
DAY 3 – CASTAWAYS TO HANOI (B, L)
Enjoy a leisurely last morning. Take a kayak out, go for a swim, or just nurse your hangover chilling in the sun before one more feed and the journey back to Hanoi.
If this is the beginning of your awesome journey throughout Vietnam, let our Hostel travel team help you plan the rest of your trip with your new Castaways crew.
If it’s the end of your travels, what a way to go out. But don’t forget, if you can’t bear to leave paradise, you can always stay “one more night”…
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- All Accommodation – The accommodation on Castaways Island is 5 Bungalows on the beach. They consist of mixed dorms, about 20-24 beds per bungalow.
- Meals.
- All transport.
- Selected activities.
NOTE: Activities vary in duration and grade depending on availability and weather. Rock climbing is included for free as well as a choice of high-speed tubing or wakeboarding. If you want to do both high-speed tubing and wakeboarding, there is an additional fee of $20. (Note: Wakeboarding may not be suitable for first-timers)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Travel insurance.
- Drinks.
- Personal expenses – Our island is cashless, and as such, you will receive a wrist-band which you can load with your chosen balance at either of our Hanoi Hostels’ before departing for the island. Any unused balance will be fully refundable upon return.
ONLINE BOOKINGS: All online bookings need to be confirmed and paid for in full 14 days in advance.
IMPORTANT: TRAVEL INSURANCE: Passengers should note that adventure travel involves higher than normal risk. Travel Insurance is NOT included. We strongly recommend that passengers have their own travel insurance against illness, injury, loss/damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on confirmed departure dates.
CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL: In circumstances beyond the control of Vietnam Backpacker Hostels and the associated tour operators, such as weather conditions, mechanical failure, and/or restrictions placed by the National Park Authorities, we reserve the right to alter the route or itinerary of any of our tours. No refunds will be given in these circumstances, or in the event of any delay, curtailment or alteration of the trip. We cannot guarantee pick-up and drop-off times and are not liable for passenger failure to connect with other services or any associated costs incurred.
LIABILITY: Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients and their belongings, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to events beyond our control. We also cannot be held liable for operations conducted by local contracted service providers.
Kaberly –
Castaway Island is a vacation away from vacation. Yes, that is a real thing! Southeast Asia can be arduous, and the hostel made everything a breeze, and sent me home with the top memories of my trip. Having been to Halong Bay on three different accounts this was the most fun, and best bang for the buck. Every backpacker needs this on the books!
John Reed –
Awesome 3 days, lots of partying and great fun! The hosts are cool as well, highly recommend
Georgia Wilkinson –
‘An amazing experience in one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam. Fun filled activities, energetic hosts and a great bunch of like minded people. A surreal 3 day adventure that you’ll never forget! ‘
Jake –
Really great experience! Met lots of fun people. Partied all day and night, and experienced the bay with some great adventures (kayaking, tubing, etc.).
Courtney –
Halong bay with HBH was literally the funniest weekend I’ve ever had. I don’t know if it was just our group or what but every single person on this trip (like 40) was awesome and so much fun. I only slept for 20 minutes because I didn’t want to miss anything.
Chris Walker –
It was litty, my dude.