Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh 3 Days 2 Nights Tour from Hanoi

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OPTION 1:  3 DAYS – 2 NIGHTS: HANOI – NINH BINH (FIRST NIGHT BUNGALOW) – HA LONG BAY (SECOND NIGHT ON CRUISE) – HANOI 

Day 1: Hanoi –  Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave)

07:00 – 8:00am: Our guide will come to pick up at your stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, Then heading to Ninh Binh – the world heritage site.

• 09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
• 25-10.45: The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty
• 30: Enjoy special food at local restaurant in Tam Coc area with Buffet Lunch
• 45: Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf. The boat tour is arranged by local people with their both hands and legs.

Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour

• 50: Relax with Biking around countryside road, rice fields.. in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many rice fields in golden colors
• 00: The last destination, Mua Cave. The cave is compared with “Great wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a lookout of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
• 55: Relax and get on the bus  Transfer to Bungalow and stay overnight here

NIGHT 1: Overnight at Bungalow in Ninh Binh

Lunch/Dinner included.

NOTE: Day 1: You can choice another day tour instead Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave instead

• Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave
• Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave

Day 2: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

6:40 – 7:00am: A Limousine bus will pick up from your stay in Ninh Binh and transfer to Halong Bay for full day tour

Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at Halong Cruise’s waiting lounge. 

11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes). 

Get onboard and warmly welcome from our cruise crew team with welcome drink.

After that, you will be given a short briefing about the Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. 

Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the   bamboo boat, … – This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on Cruise.

NIGHT 2: Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included.

DAY 3: HALONG BAY – HANOI

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00:
● Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets

• Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim…

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at cruise.

10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

12.00: Transfer back to Hanoi.

15h00 – 16h00: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.

OPTION 2:  3 DAYS – 2 NIGHTS: HANOI – HA LONG BAY (FIRST NIGHT ON CRUISE) – NINH BINH (SECOND NIGHT BUNGALOW) –– HANOI

So we can choose Option 2 if we like visit Halong Bay first.

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise

Pick up in Hanoi Old Quarter from 8.00 – 8.30 AM. Transfer to Halong Bay

12.00PM: Arrive at harbor and check in Halong Bay Cruise.

NIGHT 1: Overnight on the Cruise. Lunch/Dinner/Activities included.

Day 2: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh

After have lunch on the Cruise. Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor around 12 PM. Get on limousine bus transfer to Ninh Binh.

Arrive at Ninh Binh around 04.00PM, check in bungalow.

NIGHT 2: Overnight at bungalow.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner included.

Day 3: After breakfast, pick up at 9.30 – 9.45 AM transfer to join Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua cave full day tour.

Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour

You can choice another day tour instead Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave instead:

• Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave
• Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave

17h15: Transfer back to Hanoi.

19h45: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.