Highlights
- Feel the fresh air as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam
- Admire panoramic views of Tam Coc after climbing to the top of the Mua Caves
- Take part in kayaking, swimming, fishing, a cooking class, and a Tai Chi session
- Enjoy and stay on a 5-star cruise with your very own private balcony cabin
- Savor a buffet with Vietnamese cuisine, western food, and vegetarians options
Description
Discover some of Vietnam's most picturesque locations on this multiday trip with a 5-star cruise. Visit Ninh Binh, Lan Ha, and more with roundtrip transportation from Hanoi included. You'll also get to swim, kayak, make traditional cuisine, and learn about local culture.
Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh
7:20-7:40 am Tour guide and bus will pick-up all traveler from the Hanoi Old Quarter and head to Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 10th-century capital, explore King temples, and learn its history. Before lunch, enjoy an optional bike ride or relax and explore the village.
Have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An on a wooden boat and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of Tam Coc before heading to the homestay for an overnight stay.
16:30: Check in Ninh Binh Bungalow and free cycling around the village.
19:00 Dinner at 1-night at Luxury Tam Coc Little Charm Villa restaurant and free time relaxing and stay overnight at the Luxury Tam Coc Little Charm Villa/Hotel/Bungalow
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay
6:30 am Have breakfast at Little Charm Villa and bus will come to pick-up to Halong Bay
7:10-7:30am The Limousine bus pickup from Ninh Binh, transfer to Ha Long Bay. Check in for the cruise and have lunch. Cruise through Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, Gia Luan Harbor, and Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for some kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach or, depending on the weather, visit Dark Cave and Bright Cave.
As the sun sinks below the horizon, gather on the deck to enjoy the brilliant colors in the sky and relax with tea and coffee or learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration. Make new friends at the sunset party or relax in the onboard.
After dinner, enjoy a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar or play board games, watch a movie, or go squid fishing
Day 3 Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Start your day with an early morning Tai Chi session on the deck to focus the mind and condition the body. Enjoy a light breakfast while taking in stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets.
We will provided one of 2 options at below (depending one of our cruise will do one option activities at below)
Option 1: Sail through the calm emerald waters to Ao Ech for a kayaking trip and swimming.
Option 2: will visit the Trung Trang/Quan Y Cave on Cat Ba Island
After exploring the caves, enjoy some Vietnamese cuisine for lunch. Disembark from the cruise and take a speedboat back to Tuan Chau Marina before heading back to your accommodation in Hanoi.
11:30 Check out the cruise and bus come to pick-up and transfer back to Hanoi
14:30-15:00 The bus will drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter
Free offer a birthday cake if client have a birthday on cruise (need request before one tour by email)
Free set-up honeymoon or anniversary cabin (need request before one tour by email)
Includes
Pickup and drop-off by limousine bus
Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide for Ha Long Bay and Hoa Lu, Trang An
Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay entry fees
Boat trip at Trang An
2 nights
Night 1: 1-night at Luxury Tam Coc Little Charm Villa/Hotel/Bungalow I Private Room
Night 2: 5-Star Cruise in Ha Long Bay-Lan Ha Bay | Private room
Luxury 5-Star Cruise, Private Balcony Cabin, Bathtub
Pool or Jacuzzi
Kayaking in Ha Long
Swimming
Cooking class
Tai Chi morning class
Night squid fishing
Lunch on Ninh Binh Tour
All Meals on The Halong Bay Cruise
Birthday cake (if it is your birthday)
Honeymoon or anniversary cabin set up (if requested)
Taxes are included for all bookings made from 26 June 2026 onward.
Excludes
Drinks
Single supplement surcharge ($120 for a single cabin for solo travelers)
Surcharge on New Year's, Christmas, travel insurance
1 Dinner at Ninh Binh
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
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.
Time end trip and drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter around 15:00pm
For bookings made before 26 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