From Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Bai Tu Long Cruise 4 days 3 nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi - Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Bungalow/Homestay Overnight (L/D)
4 stops
1
Old Quarter
We will pick up guests at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Our guide will come to your hotel check your name with receptionist for the tour then transfer to Ninh Binh Province included short break on the way.
Admission ticket free
2
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
Visit Hoa Lu which is the first capital of Vietnam which was built in 10th century. Today the capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, but in the 10th and 11th centuries that honour was held by Hoa Lu. This small ancient city was naturally protected from invasions by karsts and rivers.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
Trang An Landscape Complex
Then stop for lunch in the local restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch. After lunch, guests will visit Tràng An which was recognized by UNESCO as AWorld Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. After boat trip, we keep continute cycling to see countryside and local villages.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Mua Caves
Visit Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature. Get a bird's-eye view of Ninh Binh at Hang Mua, where 500 steps have been dramatically carved into the steep face of a mountain. At the top, a lookout point offers a surreal vista of the river winding lazily among paddies and limestone outcrops. At the end of the day, we will transfer guests to Bungalow/Homestay. Have dinner and overnight at bungalow/homestay in Ninh Binh
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Ninh Binh to Bai Tu Long Bay Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
2 stops
5
Ninh Binh
Have breakfast and then check-out of your bungalow. Between 6h45 am to 7h15 am, you will get on group limousine going to Bai Tu Long Bay
Admission ticket free
6
Bai Tu Long Bay
This sample itinerary for overnight cruises: 11.30: Arrive at cruise’s waiting lounge at the harbour, you will have a bit of time to relax. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat. 12.35: Enjoy a welcome drink and spend a couple of minutes briefing about safety on the boat and activities included then we check in our cabin. 13.00: Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. 15.00: Arrive in the kayaking area named is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing. 17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage. 19.00: Sumptuous set dinner on board. 20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply have a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Explore Bai Tu Long Bay – Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)
2 stops
7
Bai Tu Long Bay
06.30: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength, and ready for another exploring day. 8.45 – 09.00: Transfer to a day cruise, spend more time kayaking and swimming at Cong Dam, or relaxing on the boat. If the weather allows, we can take a glance at Thay Cave before going back to the anchor point. 12.00: Back to the boat for a delicious hot lunch at noontime. 14.30: Return to the main boat and enjoy a sunset party afterward. 15.30: Time for relaxation you can choose (more time kayaking & swimming and relaxing 17.30: Enjoy our Sunset party. 19.00: Dinner will be served. 20.30: Free time for joining games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Vung Vieng Fishing Village
13.00: we cruise passing several floating hamlets including Cap La, we enter the Center of pristine Bai Tu Long Geology Park. There, we will visit Vung Vieng fishing village to interact with local people.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Bai Tu Long Bay - Thien Canh Son Cave – Hanoi (B/L)
3 stops
9
Bai Tu Long Bay
06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 07.00: Breakfast will be served at restaurant on boat, familiar to you to fulfill your strength, and ready for another exploring day. 09.00: Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. 10.00: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that named Nem Cuon. 10.15: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat. 11.40: Back to the harbor and guests will say good bye to crews and Bai Tu Long Bay before heading back to Hanoi City.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
10
Thien Canh Son Cave
Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave. Thien Canh Son Cave is a hidden gem nestled between the pristine waters of Bai Tu Long Bay. This stunning cave offers visitors a chance to explore its natural beauty, marvel at the intricate limestone formations, and immerse themselves in the breathtaking landscapes that surround it.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Old Quarter
At the harbour, guests will get on bus transfer back to Hanoi City. We will drop off guests back hotel/place in Old Quarter Area between 15h00 PM to 15h30 PM. End of the trip
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

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