Day 1: Ha Noi – Ha Long (L, D)

8:10 – 8:40 The bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter departure to Halong Bay –Tuan Chau Marina for 2.5 hours. We arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20 minute short break.

11:30: Your first stop is our check-in lounge at Tuan Chau island. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for checking-in.

12:15: You will have a lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- Cock and Finger Islet.

13:00: Visiting Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayaking

14:45: You will visit popular Titov Island - where you can go swimming or hiking to the top for another stunning, panoramic view of the Bay

16:00: Back on board, you can enjoy sunset time and party

Optional for 5 star cruise: HAPPY HOUR (17:30 – 19:00) – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at bar or join some games provided at reception. If you are interested in Vietnamese cuisines, please join our traditional Vietnamese cooking class on sundeck under the experienced Chef’s guiding (or in the restaurant in case of inclement weather).

19:00: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner. This is the perfect time for you to relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception or singing karaoke.

Overnight on our Cruises.

Day 2: Discovery Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay (B, L, D)

6:15 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay (Avaiable for 4 or 5 star cruise).

7:00 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

8:15 Transfer to day boat.

10:30 Transfer to Lan Ha Bay which is formed by the archipelago Cat Ba island. Stop at Dark and Bright caves for kayaking.

11:30 Lunch will be served on day boat.

12:30 Move to Ba Trai Dao beaches (Three peaches beaches) for swimming in the crystal water and in a beautiful white sandy beach.

14:45 Visiting Pearl Farm Exhibition Center and museum for learning How to raise the farm, harvest pearls and its business

15:30 You return to our cruise for relaxing.

17:30 HAPPY HOUR (17:30 – 19:00)  – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at bar and sunset party on sundeck.

18:30 If you are interested in Vietnamese cuisines, please join our traditional Vietnamese cooking class on sundeck under the experienced Chef’s guiding (or in the restaurant in case of inclement weather).

19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.

20:30 This is the perfect time for you to relax with spa treatments or enjoy a cocktail. Besides, we provide free for squid fishing tools at reception or singing karaoke. Overnight on our Cruises.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B, L)

06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.

06:45: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

07:45: Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions Of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.

09:30: Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island

10:00: Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.

10:45 - 11:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, get on your bus /luxury limousine bus leave Ha long to Tam Coc in Ninh Binh.

16:30 - 17:00: Arrive in Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, check in your hotel/homestay/bungalow. Free time to relax and visit Tam Coc Town. Sleep at the hotel/homestay/bungalow in Tam Coc.

Day 4: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc/ Trang An – Mua Cave – Hanoi (B, L)

On this day, after having breakfast, you will have free time to visit Ninh Binh, then going back your hotel for checking out your hotel.

09:50 – 10:00: The bus/ limousine bus will pick you up at the hotel, transfer you go to Hoa Lu ancient capital.

10:30 – 10:40: Arrive Hoa Lu ancient capital. We will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two kings in Chinese Wars.

11:40 – 12:00: Have a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

12:40 – 12:50: The bus/ limousine bus take you go to Tam Coc wharf for taking a sampan, go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (Three different caves).

14:40 – 14:50: Bike to visit the local villages in Ninh Binh and take nice pictures of Ninh Binh countryside’s scenery.

15:20 – 15:30: Keep going to visit Mua 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.

16:45 – 17:00: Get on the bus to return your hotel in Hanoi.

19:00 – 19:30: Drop you off your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

End the tour!

Have a great trip with Asian Discovery Travel!