Highlights
- Cruise through Lan Ha Bay – quieter than Ha Long Bay
- Stay overnight in a private balcony cabin with ocean view
- Enjoy sunset party, cooking class & squid fishing
- Discover Trang An: UNESCO site with caves/Tam Coc: “Halong Bay on land”
- Cycle through peaceful villages and rice fields
Description
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Less crowded route)
07:40 – 08:20: Pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter - (halfway break for 20 mins)
11:30 – 11:45: Check-in at Tuan Chau Marina
12:00: Welcome drink & lunch onboard
Pass by the beautiful busy Ha Long Bay - Cruise through the quieter Lan Ha Bay, passing unique limestone islets
Activities:
Kayaking/swimming at Ao Ech or Ba Trai Dao
or visit Dark & Bright Cave
Sunset: Relax on sundeck, cooking class & sunset party
Evening: Dinner onboard
Night: Squid fishing / relax
Overnight in private balcony cabin (ocean view)
Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ninh Binh
05:30: Sunrise & Tai Chi
06:30: Breakfast with bay views
Morning activity:
Kayaking at Ao Ech
or cave visit on Cat Ba Island
10:30 – 11:30: Brunch & return to harbor
11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Ninh Binh
16:30 – 17:00: Arrival
Free time to relax or explore town and night market in Ninh Binh
Overnight at hotel/bungalow (balcony city view room or bungalow garden view)
Day 3: Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave
09:20 – 09:30: Pickup & check-out
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Visit Vietnam’s former capital & cycle through peaceful villages
Lunch
Buffet with local dishes (vegetarian available)
Trang An or Tam Coc (2-3 hours boat ride)
Trang An: UNESCO site with caves or
Tam Coc: “Halong Bay on land”
⛰ Mua Cave
Climb ~500 steps for panoramic views of Ninh Binh
17:00: End in Ninh Binh
19:30: Drop-off in Hanoi (optional)
Includes
1 night luxury cruise (private balcony cabin)
1 night accommodation in Ninh Binh (hotel with balcony/garden-view bungalow)
Meals on cruise + breakfast + lunch in Ninh Binh
Kayaking, swimming, cave visit (as itinerary)
Bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc/Trang An
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
Pickup and drop-off within Hanoi Old Quarter by air-conditioned vehicle
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)
Taxes are included for all bookings made from 30 June 2026 onward
Excludes
Personal shopping/drinks extra by order
Drinks
1 dinner in Ninh Binh
Single supplement surcharge ($120 for a single cabin for solo travelers)
Surcharge on Xmas, New Year & national holidays
Gratuity
Important Information
- Please provide passport details at least 1 day before departure
- Trip coordination: The Operator team will contact you via WhatsApp before your pick-up date to confirm details, give you guidance & support throughout the tour and address your questions & requests
- Important note: During national holidays, there may be additional fees charged. We will inform you of any such charges when confirming your booking
- The schedule may be subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions
- All activities are optional
- Vegetarian food is available upon request
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
