3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong-Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

Day 1: Day 1: Hanoi-Ninh Binh & Bungalow

1. Ninh Binh
   12h
   7:30AM-8AM The bus & tour guide will pick you up from Hanoi Old Quarter
   Uncover the cultural and natural heritage of the Ninh Binh province on a guided day trip from Hanoi. Pay a visit to the Hoa Lu and cycling at Hoa Lu, float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An, and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of rocky hills.
   Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and depart toward Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 10th-century capital, explore King temples, and learn its history and cycling here.
   Take a Lunch. Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 movie Kong
   Hop on a wooden boat to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants. Finally, climb up 500 steps to the viewpoint of Mua Caves to marvel at panoramic views of Tam Coc. You will later spend the night at a Ninh Binh Bungalow.
   19:00 Dinner serve at Ninh Binh Bungalow
2. Ninh Binh
   12h
   07:20 – 07:50 - Driver and tour guide will pick you at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
   10:45 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
   12:00 – Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
   13:30 – Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle. Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves:
   Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,...and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
   15:30 – Arrive 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.
   17:15 – Transfer to Ninh Binh Bungalow and stay overnight at Bungalow
3. Ninh Binh
   12h
   07h30 – 7h50: Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter area and departure for Ninh Binh.
   10h00- 10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the temple of King Dinh and King Le. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history. Taking a bike and start riding to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with an unique route.
   12h00: Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant
   13h30: Visit Tam Coc by a Sampan boat rowed by a local people for about 1.5 hours. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy if traveling during harvest season.
   15h45: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
   17h00- 17h30: Drop off at Ninh Binh Bungalow and stay overnight here
4. Hoa Lu Temple
   Pass by
   Hoa Lu Temple Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 10th-century capital, explore King temples, and learn its history. Before lunch, enjoy an optional bike ride or relax and explore the village
5. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
   Pass by
   Tam Coc
6. Mua Caves
   Pass by
   Trekking Mua Cave
7. Trang An Landscape Complex
   Pass by
   Discovery Trang An

Day 2: Day 2: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay

1. Hạ Long Bay
   12h
   07:00- 7:30AM The Limousine bus will pick you up at Ninh Binh Bungalow and transfer to Halong.
   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 about an hour, then 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.
   The back to cruise for looking sunset and relaxing
   18.00 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
2. Lan Ha Bay
   12h · Admission ticket included
   07h00 - 07h30: The Limousine bus will pick you up at the Bungalow and transfer to Halong Bay. Embark at the Port. Enjoy a welcoming drink and cruise briefing. Have lunch while cruising to through Da Chong Islet, Con Vit Islet many other islands. The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay and completes its entry through Cua Van Area. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes.
   Kayaking and/or enjoy swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Bay:, there are 2 options depend about tide.
   Option 1: visit Ba Trai Dao Beach about an hour kayaking in Tra Bau Area of Lan Ha Bay - a quiet tourist paradise.
   Option 2: Visit Dark Cave & Bright Cave by bamboo boat or kayaking to the Dark & Bright Cave about an hour.
   Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits. Dinner is served on board. Take some leisure time to enjoy chatting at the bar/sundeck, Squid Fishing, Relaxing and overnight on the cruise.
3. 1h
   Titop Island Halong Bay
4. Sung Sot Cave
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Sung Sot cave
5. Dark & Light Cave
   Pass by
   Dark cave & Light cave
6. Bai Tu Long Bay
   12h · Admission ticket included
   Day 2:
   Transfer from Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival, check in to a 5-star cruise and enjoy a welcome lunch on board. After lunch, settle into your luxury cabin with a private balcony.
   
   In the afternoon, visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village and explore the beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay with activities such as kayaking, swimming, and sightseeing. Later, relax on the sundeck and enjoy the sunset over the bay.
   
   Dinner will be served on the cruise. After dinner, you can relax on board or try squid fishing before spending the night on the cruise.
7. Vung Vieng Fishing Village
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village, one of the most peaceful and authentic floating villages in the beautiful Bai Tu Long Bay. Surrounded by limestone karsts and calm emerald waters, the village offers a unique glimpse into the traditional life of local fishermen who have lived on the bay for generations.
   
   Guests can explore the village either by traditional bamboo boat, gently rowed by a local boatman, or by kayaking for a more active experience. As you glide through the quiet waterways, you will pass floating houses, fish farms, and small pearl farms while learning about the daily life and culture of the fishing community.
   
   This visit offers a peaceful and immersive way to experience the natural beauty and local heritage of Vung Vieng Fishing Village in Bai Tu Long Bay.

Day 3: Day 3: Ha Long - Lan Ha Bay - Bai Tu Long Bay -Hanoi

1. Hạ Long Bay
   12h
   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.
   10.30 Brunch is served.
   After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier.
   11:00 Disembark at Halong International Harbour
   11:20 check-out cruise
   11:45 The bus will pick-up and transfer back to Hanoi
   15:00 The bus drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter
2. Lan Ha Bay
   12h · Admission ticket included
   06h30 Tai Chi Class on Sundeck.
   07h30: Have breakfast and enjoy sunrise on the bay.
   Option 1- visiting Dark & Bright Cave and islets (1 hour) by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage.
   Option 2: Kayaking and Swimming at Ao Each area about an hour to discovery more beautiful view here. Then back to cruise for packing your luggage, check out your cabin and join cooking class demonstration. Enjoy lunch while cruising back through Tuan Chau Port. Return to Hanoi & Arrive in Hanoi around 2:30 - 3h00pm. End of the trip.
3. Hang Luon Cave
   Pass by
   Kayaking Luon Cave Halong Bay
4. Dộng Trung Trang
   Pass by
   Trung Trang Cave
5. Pass by
   Ba Trai Dao Beach
6. Bai Tu Long Bay
   12h · Admission ticket included
   6 AM: Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on the sundeck or catch a morning view of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee.
   7 AM: Breakfast is served Western style.
   8 AM: Explore the hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and spend time at a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island.
   9 AM: Upon return to the boat, take about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
   9:30 AM: Attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey, a 2-star Michelin chef, used to teach – Nem Cuon.
   10:15 AM: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on the boat.
   11:15 AM: Head back to the harbor and disembark at SunWorld pier.
   11:30 AM: Say farewell to Halong Bay and ride back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
   3 - 3:30 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi.

Pickup details

A shuttle bus will pick up guests at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Pick-up time is around 7:30 to 8:00 AM. If you are staying out of Hanoi Old Quarter, please go to Hanoi Opera House at 7:30 AM for pick-up and please inform to operator.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels