HANOI – LAN HA BAY – NINH BINH DISCOVERY
6 Days / 5 Nights
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 01: Hanoi Arrival (Meals: None)
Day 02: Hanoi – Free & Easy (Meals: Breakfast)
Day 03: Hanoi – Lan Ha Bay – Overnight Cruise (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 04: Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast, Brunch)
Day 05: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Hanoi (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 06: Hanoi Departure (Meals: Breakfast)
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: HANOI ARRIVAL
Meals: None
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi for check-in.
The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 02: HANOI – FREE & EASY
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Today is free for you to explore Hanoi at your own pace. You may spend time shopping, walking around the Old Quarter, visiting local cafés, or discovering the city’s cultural attractions.
You may also join one of our optional tours:
Optional Tour: Hanoi Street Food Tour
Experience the highlights of Hanoi’s famous street food scene. Visit well-known food stalls, family-run eateries, and local restaurants that have been serving traditional Vietnamese dishes for generations.
Optional Tour: Hanoi City Tour by Motorbike
Discover Hanoi from a unique perspective as you ride through both the main streets and hidden alleyways of the city. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Opera House, and the French Quarter, and end the tour with an authentic Vietnamese meal.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 03: HANOI – LAN HA BAY – OVERNIGHT CRUISE
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Hanoi for Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay (approximately 3.5 hours), passing through the scenic countryside and rice fields of the Red River Delta.
11:45 – 12:00
Arrive at the cruise lounge at Tuan Chau International Harbor and complete the check-in procedures.
12:00
Transfer to the cruise by tender boat.
12:30
Embark on the cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while listening to the cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:00
Enjoy lunch on board while the cruise sails through the magnificent limestone islands from Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay.
14:45
Explore Bright Cave by traditional bamboo boat rowed by local people.
16:15
Enjoy swimming and other water activities in the emerald waters of the bay.
17:00
Join a Vietnamese cooking class on board and learn how to prepare traditional dishes.
17:30 – 18:30
Relax during the Sunset Party while watching the sun set over the limestone islands. Happy Hour drinks are also available.
19:00
Enjoy a special dinner on the sundeck or in the restaurant.
21:00
Evening activities include relaxing on board or trying your luck with squid fishing.
Overnight on the cruise.
DAY 04: LAN HA BAY – HANOI
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
06:00
Start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck while enjoying the fresh morning air and sunrise over the bay.
06:30
Light breakfast is served on board.
07:00 – 08:00
Explore the Tra Bau area by kayaking, getting closer to the limestone islands and enjoying the stunning scenery.
09:00
Return to the cruise and check out of your cabin.
09:30
Enjoy brunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbor.
11:00
Disembark from the cruise.
Transfer back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
17:00
Arrive in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 05: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE – HANOI
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart your hotel at 08:00 AM for a scenic drive (approximately 2.5 hours) to Ninh Binh, the site of Vietnam’s first capital.
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and explore the temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, who ruled Vietnam during the Dinh and Early Le Dynasties in the 10th century.
Continue to Tam Coc for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy a sampan boat trip along the Ngo Dong River. As the boat glides through the water, admire the dramatic limestone karsts rising from the green rice fields, giving the area its nickname: “Ha Long Bay on Land.”
Afterward, visit Mua Cave and climb to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain, where you will be rewarded with one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Ninh Binh.
Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 06: HANOI DEPARTURE
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time at your leisure until your transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your departure flight.
End of services.
INCLUSIONS
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Airport pick-up and drop-off by private car
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Shuttle bus transfer round trip to Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh
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Accommodation based on Deluxe Double/Twin room with daily breakfast
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1-night cruise in Lan Ha Bay
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English or French speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
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All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
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1 bottle of water (330 ml) and cold tissue per person per day
EXCLUSIONS
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International and domestic flights
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Alcoholic beverages and drinks during meals
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Optional tours and personal expenses (telephone, laundry, etc.)
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Personal travel insurance
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Tips for tour guide, driver, and hotel staff
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Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
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Vietnam visa on arrival
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Any other services not clearly mentioned above
CHILD POLICY
✨ Have a wonderful trip in Vietnam!