From Hanoi: 3 Day Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise - Ninh Binh Tour
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Discover the most beautiful attractions in Ninh Bình, including Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Tam Coc, on a day tour from Hanoi. Go on a sampan boat cruise, take a bike tour, and enjoy a typical buffet lunch.
Highlights
- Halong Bay: Explore stunning limestone karsts and emerald waters.
- Stay on luxury Cruise 5 star, private balcony, luxury service, luxury cabin
- Discover top destination in Halong Bay, cave, kayaking, swimming
- Enjoy a refreshing sampan boat trip on Tam Coc river and admire the landscape
- Visit the Mua Cave and enjoy with Vietnamese foods & western foods
Description
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay
8:00-8:20 AM Limousine bus will pick-up around Hanoi Old Quarter
12:00 PM (Check-in): Begin your Halong Bay adventure with a warm welcome at Halong International Harbour. Complete your luggage check-in at the waiting lounge before boarding the cruise.
12:30 PM: Board the cruise via a tender boat, where you will be greeted by our Cruise Manager and crew. Enjoy a safety briefing and get acquainted with your itinerary while savoring our signature welcome drink.
12:45 PM: Relish a delicious lunch in our cozy restaurant as the cruise departs towards Halong Bay’s natural wonders. Take in the stunning limestone formations and famous sights along the way.
2:45 PM: Our first stop is Bo Nau Cave (Pelican Cave), located in the core area of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, we visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), renowned as Halong Bay’s largest and most beautiful cave.
3:45 PM: Continue by tender to Titov Island, named after Soviet astronaut Gherman Stepanovich Titov who visited in 1962. Enjoy swimming, relax on the beach, or climb to the peak for breathtaking views of Halong Bay.
5:00 PM: Return to the cruise and unwind as we sail to our overnight anchorage.
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Join us for a Sunset Party with “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” drinks as we watch the sun set over the beautiful bay.
6:30 PM: Participate in a cooking demonstration led by our Head Chef, highlighting traditional Vietnamese dishes.
7:00 PM: Enjoy a fusion dinner menu, perfect for concluding an active day.
8:30 PM: Engage in evening entertainment options, including films, mini-games, squid fishing, or indulging in a massage. Our cruise manager is available for support.
Day 2: Halong Bay – Hanoi
6:30 AM : Wake up to the serenity of Halong Bay with a Tai Chi class on the sun deck.
7:00 AM: Enjoy a light breakfast served at the restaurant.
8:00 AM: Discover Luon Cave, a stunning location accessible by kayaking or traditional bamboo boat (rowed by a local).
9:00 AM: Return to the cruise to relax and pack your belongings. Please leave your luggage outside your cabin door for our crew to collect.
9:30 AM: Savor a buffet brunch as we cruise back to the port.
10:45 AM: Disembark at Halong International Harbour with cherished memories.
11:45 AM: Bus will pick up and transfer back to Ninh Binh
16:00 PM: Check in Hotel in Ninh Binh and time for relaxing, swimming or cycling around the Ninh Binh village
19:00 Dinner at Ninh Binh Hotel
Day 3: Discover Ninh Binh’s Wonders
7:30 AM time for breakfast then tour guide will come pick-up for full day Ninh Binh tour. Visit Bai Dinh Temple Complex: Marvel at the largest Buddhist temple complex in Vietnam and its stunning pagodas.
Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
Explore Trang An: Experience a serene boat ride through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, then hike to Mua Caves for panoramic views of Tam Coc.
Then Transfer back to Hanoi around 19:30PM Drop off at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Includes
Pickup and drop-off
Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide for Ha Long Bay and Bai Dinh Trang An
Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay entry fees
Boat trip at Trang An
1-night accommodation at a Ninh Binh Bungalow/Hotel
1 night on 5-star cruise with private balcony, bathtub, or shower
Kayaking in Ha Long
Swimming
Cooking class
Tai Chi morning class
Night squid fishing
All meals in Ninh Binh and on Ha Long Bay cruise
Birthday cake (if it is your birthday)
Honeymoon or anniversary cabin set up (if requested)
Important Information
- The schedule may be subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions
If you have a birthday, you can request a birthday cake by email before the tour
If you are celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary, you can request a special cabin by email before the tour
Pickup and drop-off are only available from accommodation in central Hanoi. If staying in an Airbnb or other private accommodation, please provide a clear address during the booking process
You can bring all suitcases with you on trip
Peak season extra surcharge $12 per person from 1 Oct to 30 April
FOC (Free of Charge) for 1 child from 0–3 years old.
If a family has 2 children under 3 years old, a surcharge of 50% of the adult rate will apply for one child.
Government VAT: $25 per person
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund