Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Cruise UNESCO
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Discover a 3-day journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Trang An, Bai Dinh Temple, Mua Caves, then cruise Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay for stunning landscapes, interesting activities, and serenity.
Highlights
- Discovery most beautiful destination of Ninh Binh: Trang An, Bai Dinh, Mua Cave
- Limousine Bus, Local Professional English Guide, Delicious Meals
- Discover the magic and silent beauty of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay
- Kayaking, Swimming, Tai Chi, Night Squid Fishing, Bamboo boat
- Explore Thien Canh Son Cave and Beach, enjoy Electric car at Bai Dinh
Description
Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Lunch)
Limousine Bus pick you up 07:20 - 08:00 AM around the Hanoi Old Quarter, you will embark on your 2.5-hour journey to the Ninh Binh. On the way, we have a break around 15 minutes.
✓10:00-10:30: Visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex - the biggest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, to gaze at the imposing pagoda. See 500 Arhat Statues made out of blue stones, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue, rising up to 10 meters.
✓12:00-12:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with a Vietnamese buffet of goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice, vegetarian food options.
✓13:30: Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex - a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 movie Kong: Skull Island. Hop on a wooden boat (4 people/boat) to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants.
✓16:00: Finally, climb up 500 steps to the viewpoint of Mua Caves to marvel at panoramic views of Tam Coc before transfer to Ninh Binh home-stay. You will later spend the night at a home-stay/hotel in Ninh Binh.
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Ha Long - Bai Tu Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✓07:15-07:30 AM Limousine bus will pick-up at Ninh Binh home-stay and transfer to Halong Port.
✓11:40 Arrival Port - Boarding time.
✓13:00 Check-in your cabin. The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions. Enjoy the delicious Lunch.
✓14:45 Afternoon activities:
***Option: Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat.
***Option: Kayaking area of Cap La Island. Kayak through the karst and enjoy some swimming.
✓16:30 Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or take some pictures of the spectacular sunset in the bay. And Happy Hour.
✓17:30 The Cooking Demonstration is waiting for you to discover the secrets of Vietnamese Cuisine.
✓19:00 Dinner is ready in the restaurant. Fill your senses with a selection of Western fusion food and Vietnamese traditional dishes.
✓21:00 Enjoy the Squid Fishing activity.
Day 3: Bai Tu Long Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
✓06:30 Practice one of the oldest traditions of East Asia: Tai Chi – A beautiful and relaxing experience on the open deck. Tea and coffee are served.
✓07:00 Light breakfast is served.
✓07:30 Explore Thien Canh Son Cave. Witness its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Note: there are about 200 steps to get up to the cave.
✓09:00 Check out time. Please put your luggage outside the cabin and the key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to our lounge.
✓09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant.
✓11:10 The boat arrives at the pier.
✓11:45 Limousine Bus pick up and transfer back to Hanoi.
✓15:00 The end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter.
Includes
Limousine Bus Hotel pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Electric car in the Bai Dinh pagoda
English-speaking tour guide for Halong bay & Ninh Binh
All entrance fees
Boat trip at the Trang An Grotto
Accommodation Ninh Binh - Bungalow
Private Deluxe Ocean Cabin on Cruise
Insurance on board
Welcome drink on the cruise (soft drink, tea, or coffee)
Kayaking in Bai Tu Long Bay
Night squid fishing Halong Bay
Cooking demonstration on boat
Tai Chi Class
All Meals included (02 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 01 dinner)
Mineral water on the bus
Important Information
- Extra charge in peak season (US$10/pax) from Oct 01 to April 30 which can be paid on the day.
Free birthday cake right your birthday (on passport).
Free set-up honeymoon/anniversary room. Please email 1 day before departure.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund