Highlights
- Cruise through Lan Ha Bay – quieter than Ha Long Bay
- Stay overnight in a private balcony cabin with ocean view
- Enjoy sunset party, cooking class & squid fishing
- Discover Trang An: UNESCO site with caves/Tam Coc: “Halong Bay on land”
- Cycle through peaceful villages and rice fields
Description
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Less crowded route)
07:40 – 08:20: Pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter - (halfway break for 20 mins)
11:30 – 11:45: Check-in at Tuan Chau Marina
12:00: Welcome drink & lunch onboard
Passby the beautiful busy Ha Long Bay - Cruise through the quieter Lan Ha Bay, passing unique limestone islets
Activities:
Kayaking/swimming at Ao Ech or Ba Trai Dao
OR visit Dark & Bright Cave
Sunset: Relax on sundeck, cooking class & sunset party
Evening: Dinner onboard
Night: Squid fishing / relax
Overnight in private balcony cabin (ocean view)
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ninh Binh
05:30: Sunrise & Tai Chi
06:30: Breakfast with bay views
Morning activity:
Kayaking at Ao Ech
OR cave visit on Cat Ba Island
10:30 – 11:30: Brunch & return to harbor
11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Ninh Binh
16:30 – 17:00: Arrival
Free time to relax or explore town and night market in Ninh Binh
Overnight at hotel/bungalow (balcony city view room or bungalow garden view)
Day 3: Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave
09:20 – 09:30: Pickup & check-out
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Visit Vietnam’s former capital & cycle through peaceful villages
Lunch
Buffet with local dishes (vegetarian available)
Trang An or Tam Coc (2-3 hours boat ride)
Trang An: UNESCO site with caves or
Tam Coc: “Halong Bay on land”
⛰ Mua Cave
Climb ~500 steps for panoramic views of Ninh Binh
17:00: End in Ninh Binh
19:30: Drop-off in Hanoi (optional)
Includes
1 night luxury cruise (private balcony cabin)
1 night accommodation in Ninh Binh (hotel with balcony/garden-view bungalow)
Meals on cruise + breakfase + lunch in Ninh Binh
Kayaking, swimming, cave visit (as itinerary)
Bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc/Trang An
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
Pickup and drop-off within Hanoi Old Quarter by Air-conditioned vehicle
Birthday celebration (A birthday cake if your birthday is the same day as your check-in on the Ha Long Bay boat)
Honeymoon cabin (if requested before departure)
Taxes are included for all bookings made from 30 June 2026 onward.
Excludes
Personal shopping/drinks extra by order
Drinks
1 dinner in Ninh Binh
Single supplement surcharge ($120 for a single cabin for solo travelers)
Surcharge on Xmas, New Year & national holidays
Gratuity
Important Information
- Please provide passport details at least 1 day before departure
TRIP COORDINATION: The Operator team will contact you via WhatsApp before your pick-up date to confirm details, give you guidance & support throughout the tour and address your questions & requests.
IMPORTANT NOTE: During national holidays, there may be additional fees charged. We will inform you of any such charges when confirming your booking.
The schedule may be subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
All activities are optional.
Vegetarian food is available upon request
For bookings made before 30 June 2026, peak season surcharges and applicable taxes will be charged separately.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
