From Hanoi: 3-Day Luxury Tour Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay Cruise

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Explore the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay on a 3-day cruise from Hanoi. Visit Ninh Binh and Vietnam's ancient capital Hoa Lu, explore 3 caves in Trang An by bamboo boat, and hike to Hang Mua's peak.

Highlights

  • Explore the landscapes seen in 'Kong: Skull Island' by kayak or bamboo boat
  • Unwind on a cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay with your own ocean view
  • Enjoy a variety of activities on the cruise, from night squid fishing to karaoke
  • Swim around Ba Trai Dao Island or take a small boat to the village of Tra Bau
  • Savor the flavors of local cuisine during a buffet at a Vietnamese restaurant

Description

Explore Northern Vietnam on a guided 3-day boat trip from Hanoi with transportation, accommodation, and meals included. Cruise around Ha Long Bay, venture into the caves in Ninh Binh, and visit the Unesco-certified Trang An. Enjoy local cuisine, swim, kayak, and ride a bamboo boat. Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (lunch included) After pickup and meeting your guide, depart to Ninh Binh province by limousine. Arrive in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010, and visit the temple of King Dinh and King Le to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties. Next, enjoy a buffet lunch of local specialties in a private area of a Vietnamese restaurant (vegetarian options are available). Continue to Trang An, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Join a 2-hour boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place that appears in the film 'Kong: Skull Island.' Afterward, hop on a bicycle to ride around the village and discover daily life here. Later, visit the Mua Cave. From the foot of the mountain, you can climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak to enjoy views of the city and Tam Coc below. At the end of the day, check into your room in Ninh Binh at a Lotus hotel. You can spend more time cycling independently around the village before having dinner. Day 2: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included) Have breakfast before riding the limousine to Ha Long Bay. At Tuan Chau Harbor, savor a welcome drink and check into your cabin on board the boat. Lunch will be served as you set sail into Ha Long Bay. At Tra Bau Village, explore on land, then head to Ba Trai Dao Island, where you can choose to swim or take a small boat to visit a village called Tra Bau. If you choose to visit Tra Bau, you can join a kayaking experience to see more of the 'Kong; Skull Island' filming locations. As the sun sets, have a sunset party on the boat and cooking class time. Sip on drinks during happy hour, then fill your stomach with dinner onboard. Relax in your cabin the rest of the night, or join nighttime activities like squid fishing, watching movies, singing karaoke (free acitivies). Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (breakfast and lunch included) Enjoy a light breakfast while enjoying the morning air, then set out to explore Lan Ha Bay. Visit the Dark and Bright Cave. Experience bamboo boating or kayaking to discover the true beauty of the Limestone Mountains of Lan Ha Bay. Check out of your room back on the boat, then unwind during brunch. Disembark at Tuan Chau Port, then get picked up by the limousine for your transfer back to Hanoi.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Roundtrip transportation by limousine Guide 1 day shared a Ninh Binh tour with 1 restaurant lunch 2 days shared 4-star or 5-star (depending on option booked) cruise 1 night at the Lotus hotel in Ninh Binh 1 night stay on the cruise 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner on the cruise Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay entry fees Bamboo boat ride in Trang An Kayak or bamboo boat ride in Ha Long Sunset cruise party Night activities on the cruise (karaoke, movies, and squid fishing)

Important Information

  • The itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice if the weather is bad. Parents are responsible for taking care infant (including eating, sleeping, and moving around). Children sleep in the share bed with parents. You will climb 500 steps to reach the top of the Mua Cave (Ninh Binh). There is no elevator. The last day's ending time is around 4:00 p.m in Hanoi Center. You can also finish your trip in the Tuan Chau - Ha Long if you don't want to come back Hanoi.

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