4 Day Ninh Binh & Halong Bay Cruise and Cat Ba Island from Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An & Mua Cave (L)

1. Hanoi
   2h
   7:30 – 8:00 our guide and bus pick you up from hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, on the way, stop for a short break to stretch your legs.
2. Hoa Lu Temple
   3h · Admission ticket included
   10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
   
   11h15 - 11h45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys.
   
   12h00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in Ninh Binh. The vegetarian option is also available.
3. Trang An Grottoes
   2h · Admission ticket included
   13:15 - 13:30: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
4. Mua Caves
   2h · Admission ticket included
   15h30: Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below.
   17h00: The minivan will transfer you back to hotel for staying overnight in Ninh Binh.
   17h30: Check in the room. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time.
   Overnight in Ninh Binh

Day 2: Ninh Binh - Transfer to Halong - Halong Bay Cruise (B/L/D)

1. Halong Bay
   4h · Admission ticket included
   06h15 - 06h30: Check out of room. Have a light breakfast
   07h00: Get picked up by driver, transfer to Halong bay. Its take about 3.5-4 hours.
   11h15-11h30: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbour. Our Crew welcome guests at Tuan Chau International Port & check-in on boat. Enjoy the welcome drink.
2. Hang Luon Cave
   5h · Admission ticket included
   12:00 Boarding time, check in your cabin. Followed by activities such as: boarding the Cruise for departure, Welcome drink will be served and cruise briefing, safety instructions 13:30 Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets. 15:30 Kayaking around Luon Cave, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay. 19.00 Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. 19:30 Luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods 21:00 Joining the squid fishing on boat Overnight on Cruises

Day 3: Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island - Trekking (B/L)

1. Halong Bay
   5h · Admission ticket included
   06:15 Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck 07:10 Have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board 07:45 Arrive at the Surprising cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes. 09:00 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins. 09.40 Brunch is served. After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45 Disembark at Halong International habour.
2. Cat Ba National Park
   3h · Admission ticket included
   1:30 - 12:00 PM: Disembark and travel to Cat Ba Island via scenic Lan Ha Bay, known as the “forgotten paradise.”
   
   Afternoon: Trek in Cat Ba National Park and visit Trung Trang Cave, once a wartime hospital. Cat Ba National Park is home to the critically endangered Cat Ba langur, found only in this area.
   
   Note: If you prefer to skip the trek, please inform us before booking.
   
   4:00 - 5:00 PM: Check in to your hotel on Cat Ba Island. Relax, swim at Cat Ba Beach, or explore the town.

Day 4: Cat Ba Island - Optional Experiences - Return to Hanoi (Breakfast)

1. Cat Ba Island
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   7:00 - 8:30 AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy free time in the morning to swim at Cat Ba Beach, visit the local market, or take photos of the morning scenery before checking out.
   Optional Activities: If you would like to book additional activities, please inform us when booking or as early as possible:
   Lan Ha Bay Sunrise Cruise (½ day)
   Lan Ha Bay Day Cruise
   Rock Climbing Tour (½ day)
   Deep Water Soloing Trip (½ day)
   Cooking Class (½ day)
   Cat Ba Street Food Adventure Tour (3 hours)
   11:00 - 11:30 AM: Check out of the hotel.
   12:00 - 12:40 PM: The bus will pick you up from the hotel lobby to depart Cat Ba Island and return to Hanoi.
   Note: If you plan to travel from Cat Ba to Ninh Binh, Sapa, or the airport, please inform our travel experts as soon as possible.
   
   4:00 - 5:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter and get dropped off at your hotel or designated meeting points.
2. Hanoi
   4h
   12:00 - 12:40 PM: The bus will pick you up from the hotel lobby to depart Cat Ba Island and return to Hanoi.
   Note: If you plan to travel from Cat Ba to Ninh Binh, Sapa, or the airport, please inform our travel experts as soon as possible.
   
   4:00 - 5:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter and get dropped off at your hotel or designated meeting points.
   
   Our local travel experts can create customized tours & tailor-made travel packages to suit all your preferences & needs.

Pickup details

Driver will come your hotel lobby and ask your name to pick-up if your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarters.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels