- Cruising in Lan Ha Bay, a lesser-explored part of the Halong Bay area.
- Spacious and luxurious traditional wooden boat design.
- Cabins designed in East Asian style with large windows and private bathrooms.
- Explore Lan Ha Bay by kayak and take a cycling trip to floating fishing villages.
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisine onboard the cruise.
- Explore the history and admire the natural beauty of Ninh Binh.
- Experience Vietnamese culture through unique destinations such as Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An.
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- Spacious and luxurious traditional wooden boat design.
- Cabins designed in East Asian style with large windows and private bathrooms.
- Explore Lan Ha Bay by kayak and take a cycling trip to floating fishing villages.
- Authentic Vietnamese cuisine onboard the cruise.
- Explore the history and admire the natural beauty of Ninh Binh.
- Experience Vietnamese culture through unique destinations such as Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Cai Beo Cruise Port – Lan Ha Bay – Dark and Bright Cave (-/L/D)
12.00 – 12.10: Welcomed by our staff at Cai Beo Cruise Port. We will use a tender to pick you up from Beo Pier and transfer you to the cruise in the bay. Check-in Luxury Cabin onboard.
12.30 – 01 PM: Enjoy a welcome drink and listen to the guide provide an overview of the itinerary as the cruise moves gently across the bay amid the stunning landscapes of Lan Ha Bay.
01.30 PM: The cruise will take you to visit But Island. From a distance, many people associate this small island with a giant pen emerging in the vast waves of Lan Ha Bay.
01.30 – 02.30 PM: Indulge in a diverse menu featuring seafood and traditional Vietnamese dishes during lunch.
The cruise meanders through the majestic limestone mountains, taking you to Bright Cave and Dark Cave, the central region of Lan Ha Bay.
03.00 – 05.00 PM: Explore the tranquil beauty of the bay by kayaking through the Dark and Bright Cave or relax on the pristine beach on the island. Take a swim at Ba Trai Dao beach.
05.30 – 07.15 PM: Return to the boat to freshen up, enjoy some leisure time, and witness the sunset on the sundeck. Experience a traditional Vietnamese cooking class before indulging in a BBQ dinner on board.
After dinner: Participate in squid fishing on the bay, then grill and savor your catch. Experience a foot soak with Himalayan salt stones. Relax, listen to music on the upper deck, sing karaoke, or enjoy drinks at the bar. Spend the night on the cruise.
Day 2: Viet Hai Fishing Village – Cai Beo Cruise Port (B/L/D)
06.15 – 07.00: Welcome the new day with a soothing Tai Chi session, connecting with the serenity of the bay. Admire the sunrise as the sun’s rays gently illuminate the tranquil sea.
07.00 – 07.50: Enjoy the bay’s beauty with a cup of tea or coffee in the morning. Have breakfast in a cozy space decorated in Vietnamese style as we head towards Viet Hai Fishing Village, located within the bay. Check out the cabin & save your luggage onboard.
08.00 – 10.30: Join a cycling or electric cart tour to explore the local life of a fishing village on the island. Immerse yourself in the fresh, green air and charming local life of Viet Hai Fishing Village.
Embark on a unique sensation: The foot massage by fish is an incredibly refreshing and delightful experience.
11.00 – 11.30: Visit Turtle Islet, the icon of Lan Ha Bay, and the then you will marvel at Monkey Island, an extremely famous landmark in the Cat Ba Archipelago.
11.45 – 12.00: Disembark and say goodbye to the enchanting Lan Ha Bay. Daiichi Bus takes you to Ninh Binh.
5:00 PM: Arrive in Ninh Binh, guests check in at Trang An Lotus homestay, have dinner, and stay overnight here.
Day 3: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Mua Cave – Trang An (B/L/-)
10h30: The guide takes you from your hotel to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
11h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 steps up to the Top of Mua Mountain.
Upon reaching the summit of Mua Cave, within the sight of our esteemed guests lies the vast expanse of the Hoa Lu land, tranquil yet majestic, resembling a masterpiece painting of nature.
13h00: Eat lunch.
14h00: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields.
Take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.
17h00: Get on bus and go back to Ha Noi.
19h30: We arrival in Hanoi and finish the tour. See you next time.
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| DAY | ITINERARY | MEALS |
| 1 | Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City – Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi | (-) |
| 2 | Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Mua cave – Tam Coc | (B/L/D) |
| 3 | Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An – Hanoi | (B/L/-) |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1: Tan Son Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Minh City – Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi
18.00: Guests will transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport to catch flight VJ321 departing at 7:30 PM to Hanoi, the capital. The flight duration is approximately 2 hours.
21.30: Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport, guests will be picked up and transferred to a hotel located in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter for rest. Guests will check in to a 3-star hotel on Hang Buom Street.
The evening is free for guests to explore the 36 streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, including Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Dong Xuan Market, the Opera House, and more.
Night: Rest at the hotel.
Day 2: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Mua cave – Tam Coc
08.00: Guests will be picked up at their hotel in Hanoi and depart for Ninh Binh.
10.30: The first destination in Ninh Binh, guests will visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu (the capital of Vietnam in the 10th century). Here, they will explore the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, which are preserved with ancient architectural styles.
11.30: Next, guests will visit Mua Cave. They will trek approximately 500 stone steps to reach the summit of Mua Mountain.
Here, they will encounter ancient pagodas and the peak shaped like a dragon’s head, both popular spots for tourists to take photos. From this vantage point, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic Ninh Binh mountains and the meandering beauty of the Ngô Đồng River surrounding Tam Coc.
12.30: Guests will return to the restaurant for lunch and rest.
14.00: The tour guide will take guests to explore the Tam Coc Eco-Tourism Area. Visitors will embark on a 2-hour boat ride to explore the caves and visit the Thai Vi Temple. Here, the natural beauty remains intact, with golden rice paddies stretching along both riverbanks.
17.00: Guests will be transported back to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.
18.30: Dinner will be served at the hotel. Afterward, guests are free to explore and enjoy the nightlife of Ninh Binh.
Day 3: Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An – Hanoi
Morning: Guests will wake up and have breakfast at the hotel, then check out.
10.00: Afterward, guests will be picked up for a visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda, a renowned temple complex holding numerous records: the entire Bai Dinh Pagoda compound covers an area of 107 hectares.
12.30: Lunch will be served.
13.30: Guests will be taken to the Trang An pier to board a boat for a tour of the Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex.
The boat ride will last approximately 3 hours, allowing guests to traverse beautiful caves adorned with hanging stalactites. They will visit temples, historical sites, and even pass through the filming location of Skull Island.
17.30: Guests will gather and board the bus for the return trip to Hanoi.
19.30: Upon arrival in Hanoi, guests will be transported to either the airport or a hotel in the Old Quarter area.
TOUR INCLUDES
- Roundtrip airport transfers between Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and the city center.
- Air-conditioned tourist car services throughout the program.
- 1 night stay at a 3-star hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter: Centre Point Hotel.
- 1 night accommodation in a Bungalow or homestay with private room in Tam Coc, based on double occupancy (2 guests per room).
- 3 main meals according to the program standards.
- 2 breakfasts at the hotel according to the program standards.
- Entrance tickets to the tour’s destinations.
- Dedicated and attentive tour guide following the itinerary.
- Complimentary drinking water on the vehicle, with 1 bottle (500ml) per person
TOUR EXCLUDES
- Round-trip flight tickets from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and back (always at the best prices, please contact for details
- VAT invoice at 10%
- Round-trip electric car tickets at Bai Dinh
- Beverages during meals, in rooms, and other personal expenses
- Single room surcharge for solo travelers
- Additional expenses for visits outside the program and other personal expenses
- Tips for drivers and tour guides
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