Highlights
- Enjoy no hidden fees – all taxes and insurance included
- Enjoy meals adapted for vegan, vegetarian, special diets, and food allergies
- Enjoy transport, meals, and activities: tai chi, cooking class, and kayaking
- Stay in a Halong Bay 5-star cabin with private balcony and bathtub
- Climb to the top of Mua Cave for one of Southeast Asia’s best panoramic views
Description
From Ha Long’s emerald seas to Ninh Binh’s ancient valleys, experience the best of Vietnam in 3 days — a perfect blend of nature, luxury, relaxation, adventure, and cultural discovery.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh
7:20–7:40 AM: A limousine bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi, then you will begin the 2.5-hour journey to Ninh Binh. On the way, we have a break around 15 minutes.
10:30 AM: Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
12:00-12:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with a Vietnamese buffet of goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice, vegetarian food options.
13:30: 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 (4 people/boat) to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants.
16:00: 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 hotel in Ninh Binh.
Day 2: Ninh Binh – Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay
7:15–7:30 AM: Depart from Ninh Binh by Limousine bus to Tuan Chau Island, gateway to Ha Long Bay.
11:20–11:45 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau and wait for cruise check-in.
Take a tender boat to your luxury cruise ship. Upon boarding, you’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink and cold towel.
After check-in, enjoy lunch in the onboard restaurant as the cruise sails through the serene waters of Ha Long Bay.
In the afternoon, enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride to explore the stunning white limestone karsts and the mysterious Dark and Light Caves
Return to the ship to relax. You can also join a cooking class or sunset party on deck.
After dinner, relax with romantic music, sip a cocktail at the bar, try squid fishing, spa massage (extra fee), or simply rest in your cabin.
Day 3: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
Wake up early and enjoy a light breakfast as the cruise continues its journey. Kayaking or swimming in the peaceful waters of Tra Bau.
After the morning activity, return to the boat for a farewell brunch as the ship makes its way back to the harbor.
11:00 AM: Disembark at the harbor. Please wait for the bus in the cruise waiting lounge.
11:30–11:45 AM: The bus will pick you up from the harbor and return to Hanoi.
3:00–3:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. (If you have a flight afterward, we can help arrange a taxi for an extra fee.)
*** Special Cruise Requests: Please let us know in advance if you’d like to arrange any of the following:
Birthday Celebration: A complimentary birthday cake if your check-in date falls on your birthday.
Honeymoon or Anniversary: Free honeymoon-style room setup for wedding or anniversary celebrations.
Includes
Limousine transfers from Ha Noi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh and from Ninh Binh to Ha Long
Shuttle bus transfers from Ha Long to Ha Noi Old Quarter
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking tour guide in Ninh Binh and Halong Bay
2 nights
Night 1: 1 night in a private hotel room
Night 2: 1 night in a Junior Suite on the first floor of a luxury 5-star cruise, with a private balcony and bathtub
All Meals included (02 breakfasts, 03 lunches, 01 dinner)
Vegan, vegetarian, special dietary needs & food allergies accommodated
Entrance fee for Ninh Binh
Insurance on board
Welcome drink on the boat
Kayaking
Tai chi
Ride a bike, kayak, and bamboo boat
Cooking class
Sunset party on the boat
Birthday celebration (A birthday cake if your birthday is the same day as your check-in on the Ha Long Bay boat)
Honeymoon cabin (if requested before departure)
Excludes
Drinks
1 dinner in Ninh Binh
Use of Senior Suite on the second floor (extra $12 per person), Executive Suite - like the main photo (+$65 per person), or President Suite (+$110 per person) (Applicable to cruise cabins)
Surcharge on Christmas, New Year’s, and national holidays
Important Information
- 1. Our team will contact you within 24 hours of receiving your booking to confirm all reservation details
- 2. Advanced registration is required with full passenger details and any dietary requirements
- 3. Airport transfers available on request for an additional fee
- 4. Cabins are private. Each cabin accommodates up to 3 guests (e.g. 4 guests = 2 private cabins). Children share existing beds with their parents.
- 5. Note: Child age is based on the year of birth.
- 6. Each room will be free 1 child from 0-4 years old. 2nd child from 0-4 years old will be charged 50% of an adult price.
- 7. Child from 5-10 years old: 75% of an adult price
- 8. Child from 11 years old and above: Same price as an adult and get a separate bed.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
