3 Days: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay & 5-Star Cruise

Departure from: Hanoi Old Quarter

Day 1:

+07:20 – 07:50 – Driver and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

+10:45 – Visit the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu with temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, dating back to the 17th century.

+12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant featuring delicious local specialties.

+13:30 – Depart for Trang An, a stunning natural wonder of majestic limestone karst rising dramatically from vast rice fields across 20 square kilometers. Deep within the towering mountains lie pristine mysterious valleys, freshwater lakes, and lush forests. Board a traditional sampan and gently row along the serene river, passing through numerous caves: Hang Lam, Hang Vang, Hang Dai, Hang Thanh Truot, and visit Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple, etc.

+15:30 – Arrive at Mua Cave and begin the wonderful hike up to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain for breathtaking views of the rice valley and stunning natural scenery.

 

+17:15 – Transfer to Ninh Binh Bungalow for overnight stay.

Day 2:

+07:00 – 07:30 – Limousine bus will pick you up at Ninh Binh Bungalow and transfer to Ha Long.

+12:00 – Board the cruise, check into your cabin. Then join the welcome activities: cruise departure, welcome drinks, itinerary briefing, and safety instructions.

+13:30 – Enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising past small islands.

+15:30 – Kayak for about one hour around Luon Cave, then visit Titop Island. Free time for sunbathing, swimming, and climbing to the top of the island for panoramic views of Ha Long Bay. Return to the cruise to enjoy the sunset and relax.

+18:00 – Cooking class. Our chef will demonstrate how to prepare a signature Vietnamese dish in the dining room. Our guide will explain the ingredients and the cooking process step by step

. +19:30 – Elegant set-menu dinner served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian dishes.

+21:00 – Join the squid fishing activity on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 3:

+06:15 – Tai Chi class on the Sun Deck.

+07:10 – Light breakfast with coffee, tea, and pastries on board.

+07:45 – Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), the largest cave in Ha Long Bay with an area of 10,000 square meters. Explore the cave with its three chambers resembling a living room, dining room, and bedroom, featuring the most beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The visit lasts approximately 60 minutes

+09:00 – Return to the cruise for refreshment and packing. During check-out, please remove all personal belongings from the cabin. You may leave heavy luggage outside the cabin.

+10:30 – Brunch is served. After brunch, relax on the sun deck or in the dining room while enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. +11:00 – Disembark at Ha Long International Port. +11:20 – Cruise check-out. +11:45 – Transfer back to Hanoi by car.

End at: Hanoi Old Quarter +15:00 – Drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast: Set menu or Buffet breakfast with a wide variety of food options
• Lunch: Buffet lunch with multiple choices including Western, Vietnamese, and vegetarian dishes
• Dinner: Set-menu dinner with a variety of options including Western, Vietnamese, and vegetarian dishes

Included Services & Activities:

• Breakfast
• Welcome party / Welcome drinks
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter
• Transfer by luxury Limousine bus
• Electric car inside Bai Dinh Pagoda
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• English-speaking tour guide for the entire trip
• All entrance fees
• Sampan boat ride at Trang An Grotto / Tam Coc
• Private room at Little River Bungalow in Ninh Binh
• Private balcony cabin on a 5-star cruise in Ha Long Bay & Lan Ha Bay
• Free bicycle rental at the bungalow after check-in (if time permits)
• Welcome drinks on the cruise (soft drinks, tea, or coffee)
• Kayaking in Ha Long Bay / Lan Ha Bay
• Swimming and squid fishing
• All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
• Optional cycling at Hoa Lu
• Cooking class on the cruise
• Free honeymoon cabin setup (please send request in advance)
• Free anniversary cabin setup (please send request in advance)
• Free birthday cake for guests celebrating their birthday during the trip (please send request in advance)
• Tai Chi session on the cruise
• Entry / Visit to Lan Ha Bay
• Visit to Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave)

Not Included:

• Beverages (except welcome drinks on the cruise)
• Tips and gratuities

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it is canceled due to bad weather, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
• This tour/activity has a maximum of 40 guests

Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, please cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of the experience.