3 Day Tour to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay

Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh

1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
   Pass by
   07.30 – 08.00: Our Luxury Limousine 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.
2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   10.30: You will arrive at Hoa Lu. Your 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.
3. Ninh Binh
   1h 40m
   11.50: Get in a private car and go to the local restaurant in Tam Coc for a buffet lunch.
4. 2h · Admission ticket included
   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
5. Mua Caves
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   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.
6. Ninh Binh
   1h 30m
   16.55 – 17.00: Get on the tourist bus going to your homestay, checkin and stay overnight

Day 2: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay

1. Ninh Binh
   5h
   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.
2. Halong Bay
   1h 45m · Admission ticket included
   13.15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area.
3. Sung Sot Cave
   1h · Admission ticket included
   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.
4. Ti Top Island
   1h
   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.
5. Halong Bay
   5h · Admission ticket included
   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 your 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

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi

1. Hạ Long Bay
   1h 30m
   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.
2. Hang Luon Cave
   1h 45m · Admission ticket included
   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.
3. Bai Chay
   30m
   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.
4. Halong Bay
   1h · Admission ticket included
   10.50: Have lunch.
   11.30 – 11.45: Disembark. The cruise ends.
5. Hanoi
   Pass by
   12.00 – 16.30: Transfer back to Hanoi City and the trip finishes at the hotel around 16h00.

Pickup details

You can head to the Hanoi Opera House, where you'll find our guides wearing green t-shirts adorned with our logo right in front of the House.

• 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.