Day 1: Ha Noi – Hoa Lu – Trang An Or Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Ninh Binh (L, D)

7:30 – 08:00 The bus/limousine 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/limousine bus go to the local restaurant for having a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

Option 1: 13:00 – 13:05 Get on the bus/limousine 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/limousine 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/limousine bus go to 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 2: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (L,D)

6:30: Early breakfast is service at your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay, then checking out your your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay.

7:00 – 7:30: 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 3: 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 4: Halong Bay – Ha Noi (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 leave Halong back to Ha Noi.

15:30 – 16:00: Drop you off your hotel in Ha Noi.

End the tour!

Have a great trip with Asian Discovery Travel