From Hanoi: 3-Day Trip to Ninh Binh with Ha Long Bay Cruise
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Enjoy a 3-day Hanoi - Ninh Binh trip with bamboo boat, bike tour, meals, and bungalow. Continue with a 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise full meal featuring Kayaking, Swimming, Tai Chi & exciting activities.
Highlights
- Feast your eyes on the towering limestone karst formations at Tam Coc, Mua Caves
- Limousine bus Hanoi - Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh - Halong, Halong - Hanoi
- A 5-star cruise explore Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay - UNESCO sites
- Private Balcony Cabin, Kayaking, Swimming, Cooking Class, Squid fishing
- Enjoy with Vietnamese foods, western foods and also many vegetarian options
Description
Day 1 - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Caves & Bungalow (Lunch)
✓07h30 – 8h00: Limousine bus pick you up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter then depart for Ninh Binh province. Short break for 15 – 20 minutes.
✓10h30: Arrival Ninh Binh and take a bicycle visit Hoa Lu - Ancient Capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le King Temple, and Ly Dynasty.
✓11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the local restaurant. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
✓13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”.
✓15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Caves (Dancing Cave). Climb up ~500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
✓16h30: Transfer to Ninh Binh Bungalow & Overnight.
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✓7:00 - 7:10 AM: Limousine bus will pickup from Ninh Binh Bungalow and transfer to Halong Bay, it takes 4 hours. Short break on the way.
✓11:30 AM: Head to Tuan Chau Port.
✓11:55: Check in and enjoy a welcome drink. Take a speedboat to the main cruise. Meet the captain and crew - join a briefing about your upcoming cruise and hear some safety instructions.
✓13:00: Enjoy lunch at the luxury dining room while cruise through Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, Gia Luan Harbor, and Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach or visit Dark Cave and Bright Cave, depending on the weather.
✓As the sun sinks into the horizon, gather on the sundeck to enjoy the brilliant colors in the sky and relax with tea, coffee, and a cooking demonstration - learn how to make the famous traditional Vietnamese spring rolls before enjoying dinner.
✓After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar or play board games, watch a movie, go squid fishing, or get a massage by request (massage service is not included in the price).
Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch)
✓Start your day with a 6:30 A.M. Tai Chi session on the sundeck to help focus the mind and condition the body. Enjoy a light breakfast while taking in stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets. Sail through the calm emerald waters to Ao Ech for kayaking.
✓Check out ~9:30 AM & Enjoy early lunch. Disembark from the cruise and take a speedboat back to Tuan Chau Port.
✓14:30-15:00 The Limousine bus will drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter!
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter
Transfer by Limousine bus from Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Hanoi
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cycling around Hoa Lu
English-speaking local guide
Entrance fees
Boat trip at the Tam Coc
Private room at bungalow in Ninh Binh
Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay 5-star cruise
Junior Private balcony cabin with bathtub/shower
Insurance on board
Welcome drink on the cruise (soft drink, tea, or coffee)
Kayaking, Swimming at Lan Ha Bay & Halong
All Meals (Ninh Binh - Halong) as mentioned
Tai Chi Class, Cooking demonstration on Cruise
Night squid fishing at Lan Ha Bay
All activities
Important Information
- Itineraries are subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
Meals on board are of Vietnamese-Western fusion (with special requests on food to be informed before departure).
Times of activities may vary slightly.
Free birthday cake if you have a birthday on cruise & Free set-up honeymoon or anniversary cabin (please inform via email at least one day departure).
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund