Highlights
- Discover the most beautiful destinations of Trang An, Bai Dinh, and Mua Caves
- Stay overnight on a 5-star cruise; fish at night, swim, kayak, and explore caves
- Experience a Ninh Binh homestay surrounded by nature with swimming pool
- Explore the beauty of limestone caves - close by yours eyes
- Taste different dishes of local food along the tour
Description
Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Explore All UNESCO World Heritage Highlights (Buffet Lunch)
✓ 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.
✓ 07:15-08:00 AM after being collected from the Hanoi Old Quarter by Limousine Bus, you will embark on your 2.5-hour journey to Ninh Binh.
✓ 10:30: Stop at Bai Dinh Temple - the biggest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam. 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: Take a Vietnamese buffet lunch at a local restaurant. 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 transferring to a Ninh Binh homestay. You will later spend the night at a home-stay in Ninh Binh.
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Cave - Swim - Kayak - Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✓ 07:15-07:30: Pick up at homestay Ninh Binh & transfer to Halong Bay by Limousine Bus. Short break 15-20 minutes.
✓ 11:30-11:45: Arriving at the Halong check-in lounge.
✓ 12:30: Enjoying welcome drinks.
✓ 13:00: Enjoy a delicious lunch and the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting Cock and Finger Islet.
✓ 14:30 Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade. Take a kayak or bamboo boat to Luon Cave, which offers beautiful views of the bay.
✓ 19:15: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner. After dinner, enjoy squid fishing.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)
✓ 06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.
✓ Light breakfast is served at the restaurant. Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes. Back on board, check out and enjoy an early lunch while returning to Halong Port.
✓ 11:20: Check out the cruise
✓ 15:00: The trip ends in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Limousine Bus from Hanoi - Ninh Binh & Ninh Binh - Halong, Halong - Hanoi
Air-conditioned vehicle
Electric car in the Bai Dinh pagoda
English-speaking local tour guide for Ninh Binh Tour & Halong Cruise
All entrance fees
Boat trip at the Trang An Grotto
Accommodation Ninh Binh Homestay
5-star cruise and private balcony with bathtub/shower
Insurance on board
Welcome drink on the cruise (soft drink, tea, or coffee)
Kayaking, night squid fishing Halong Bay
Cooking demonstration, Tai Chi Class on Halong cruise
All meals mentioned in the itinerary
All activities
Excludes
Personal items, drinks, tips
Single supplement extra surcharge US$85/pax for single room
Christmas, New Year & National Holiday
Important Information
- Itineraries and timings are subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions
Extra surcharge US$12 per person for Peak season from 1 Oct to 30 April
Pickup and drop-off are only available around Hanoi Old Quarter
Please advise if you are vegetarian or have any food allergies. Provide passport information: full name, date of birth, nationality, and visa date
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
