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Start in Hanoi and travel to Ninh Binh, discover Trang An, Bai Dinh, Mua Cave. Stay in a homestay then board a luxury boat to cruise Bai Tu Long Bay, kayaking, cave, swimming, fishing, cooking class.

Highlights

• Discovery most beautiful destination of Trang An, Bai Dinh, Mua Cave
• Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest complex of Buddhist temples in the country
• Discover the magic and silent beauty of Thien Canh cave and Cong Dong area
• Cooking Class, Tai Chi, Night Squid Fishing, Sunset party and other activites
• Bai Tu Long Bay Kayaking, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Swimming

Description

Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh 8:00 AM after being collected from the Hanoi Old Quarter, you will embark on your 2.5-hour journey to the Ninh Binh Province. Uncover the cultural and natural heritage of the Ninh Binh province on a guided day trip from Hanoi. Pay a visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex, float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An, and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of rocky hills. Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and depart toward Ninh Binh. Stop at Bai Dinh, 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. Take a lunch break in a local restaurant, with a Vietnamese buffet of goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice, as well as vegetarian food options. 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 to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants. 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 8:00-8:30 AM shuttle bus will pick-up at Ninh Binh home-stay 12:00 Boarding time. 13:00 Check-in your cabin. 13:15 The Cruise Manager will give a welcome speech with all the cruise information and Safety instructions. 13:30 Enjoy the Buffet Lunch with the best products of the Bay. 14:45 Visit the Vung Vieng Floating fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat 15:30-16:30 If you want to relax on the boat instead of participating in other activities feel free to use our sauna for no extra cost. 16:30 Relaxing time: the right moment for a massage or to 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 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 in Ha Long Bay. 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 for you. 09:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant on the 2nd deck. 11:10 The boat arrives at the pier. 11:45 Bus pick up and transfer back to Hanoi 15:00 The end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter Round-trip Bus from Bai Dinh, Mua Caves to Trang An tour to Halong bay Air-conditioned vehicle Electric car in the Bai Dinh pagoda English-speaking tour guide for Halong bay–Ninh Binh All entrance fees Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay Boat trip at the Trang An Grotto WiFi onboard the Halong Cruise Accommodation Ninh Binh Homestay Deluxe Ocean View Cabin Bai Tu Long Bay Insurance on board Welcome drink on the cruise (soft drink, tea, or coffee) Kayaking in Bai Tu Long Bay Swimming, Visit the Cave Night squid fishing Halong Bay Cooking class on boat Tai Chi Class All Meals included All activities

Important Information

• 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 in the booking process. Please advise if you are vegetarian or allergic to any foods Please inform details passport information: full name, birthday, nationality and visa date. Peak season extra surcharge 10$/per person from 1/10 to 30/4

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund