NINH BINH + HA LONG BAY 2 DAYS/1NIGHT

Overview

Discover Vietnam’s natural icons in 2 days. Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, cruise Tam Coc, hike Mua Cave for panoramic views, then enjoy a luxury day cruise through Ha Long Bay with caves, kayaking, Titop Island, and a sunset party on board.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc /Trang An  – Mua cave (L/D)

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local peop

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat.  You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time

17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax (can use swimming pool in summer time)

19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk

Sleep at Bungalow/hotel

*Day 2: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Apollo Luxury Day Cruise – Ha Noi  (B/L)

7.00 : Get picked up by our guide & driver then depart for Halong Bay . It takes about a 3.5 hours driver including short break on the way 

11:30 : Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on  Luxury Cruise   with our crew’s warm welcome

Enjoy the welcome drink then start the excursion to discover  the beauty of the world heritage site 

12:30: Enjoy Vietnamese  lunch on the boat .While having lunch, the boat will pass  by  the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone 

14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites

14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. 

15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong Bay 

16.30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor

18.00-18.15: Arrive back to the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi Old Quarter 

20.30-21 : Get dropped off at the hotel in Hanoi . Tour ends