Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay (L,D)

8:15 – 8:35: The bus will pick you up at your hotel to departure for Halong Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta. You will have a short break on the half way.

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: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B, L, D)

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 leave Halong to Ninh Binh.

16:30 – 17:00: Drop you off your your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay in Ninh Binh.

18:50 – 19:00: Dinner is service at the local restaurant. Free time to relax or visit Ninh Binh at night time. Sleep at your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay in Ninh Binh.

Day 3: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Trang An Or Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Ha Noi (B, L)

7:30 – 9:30 Breakfast is service at the hotel/bungalow/resort, then checking out your hotel/bungalow/resort

9:50 – 10:10 The bus will pick you up at your hotel in Tam Coc in Ninh Binh to departure for Hoa Lu.

10:30 – 10:40 You will reach to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two kings in Chinese Wars.                                                       

11:50 – 12:00 Get on the bus go to the local restaurant for having a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

Option 1: 13:00 – 13:05 Get on the bus continue going to Tam Coc wharf, take the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three different caves).    

Option 2: 13:00 – 13:05 Get on the bus continue going to Trang An wharf, take the sampan go along the Trang An stream to visit Trang An cave complex.

15:00 – 15:05 Biking to visit the local village in Ninh Binh ( Optional)

15:30 – 15:35 Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with it’s many interesting stories. In here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.

16:30 – 17:00 Get on the bus leave Ninh Binh back to Ha Noi.

19:25 – 19:30 Arrival to Ha Noi. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

End the tour!

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