Vina Cruise: 3-Day Tour to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay from Hanoi

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi - Ninh Binh
6 stops
1
Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
07.30 – 08.00: Our Limousine bus and English-speaking tour guide will come to pick you up at your hotels in Ha Noi old quarter, departing for visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. It takes more or less 2.5 hours from Ha Noi to Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh Province.
Admission ticket free
2
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10.30: You will arrive at Hoa Lu. Our English-speaking tour guide will show you to visit Hoa Lu. Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam between 10th and 11th century. The area is one of rice fields broken by picturesque limestone mountains, the capital at Hoa Lu covers an area of 300 ha (3.0 km2), including both the Inner and Outer Citadels. It included defensive earthen walls, palaces, temples and shrines, and was surrounded and protected by mountains of limestone. Today, the ancient citadel no longer exists, and few vestiges of the 10th century remain. Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, their sons, and Queen Duong Van Nga.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Hoa Lư
11.50: Get in a private car and go to the local restaurant in Tam Coc for a buffet lunch.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
13h30: Go to Tam Coc wharf, get on a private sampan for enjoying rowing through three famous caves in Tam Coc (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba). They have a lot of beautiful Stalactites and different colors. After I finish visiting Tam Coc. You have an opportunity to ride a bicycle around Tam Coc town and Villages. Then free time to enjoy Vietnamese tea break 15.00 – 15.05: Biking around Tam Coc area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Mua Caves
15.30: Keep going to visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Hoa Lư
16.55 – 17.00: Get on the tourist bus going to our homestay, checkin and stay overnight
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
5 stops
7
Hoa Lư
07.00: Leave Ninh Binh city for Halong International Cruise Port. Refresh up at the lounge. 12.00: Embark the cruises. Enjoy a welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Halong Bay
13.15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Sung Sot Cave
15.00 – 16.00 Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Ti Top Island
16.00 – 17.00 Climb to the peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Halong Bay
17.20: Return the cruises, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar. 18.00: Enjoy happy hours with various drinks on discounts. Take part in a cooking demonstration and food décor with our Chef 19.00 – 21.00: Dinner is served. Private dinner is available on requested 21.00 – 22.00: Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin. Overnight on the cruises
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Halong Bay - Hanoi
5 stops
12
Halong Bay
06.30: Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-chi lesson on the sundeck. 07.00 – 08.00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Hang Luon Cave
08.00 – 09.00: Join a guide to explore hidden parts of the bay, Luon cave. You share a sampan with other tourists with a local rower or take a kayak on your own.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
14
09.00: Return to the cruises for a shower. 09.30: Check out your room. The cruises weigh the anchor to continue to roam the picturesque route toward Bai Chay bridge for photos.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Halong Bay
10.50: Have lunch. 11.30 – 11.45: Disembark. The cruise ends.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Hanoi
12.00 – 16.30: Transfer back to Hanoi City and the trip finishes at the hotel around 16h00.
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

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