- 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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]]>- 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.
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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]]>Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam. Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.
DETAILED ITINERARY
07h45-08h30: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quarter, departure for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
10h30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of VietNam.
We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in Chinese Wars.
After that, we went to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
12h00: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch you will get on a bamboo boat – rowed by the local people – in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun.
It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.
Moreover, if you have the opportunity to visit Tam Coc Bich Dong at the end of May or the beginning of June, you will surely be mesmerized by the splendid scenery of lush green rice fields throughout the journey.
During this time, the rice fields on both sides of the river form a harmonious blend of the vibrant green of young rice plants and the golden hue of ripe rice. This perfect picture of the natural landscape is truly enchanting and awe-inspiring.
16h30: We take the car back to Ha Noi.
19h30: We arrive in Ha Noi and finish the tour.
TOUR PRICE: 800.000 VND/ PAX
(Applicable for individual travelers joining a group)
INCLUDED
Transportation with A/C
English speaking guide
Lunch
Entrance fees
01 bottle of water/ person
EXCLUDED
Tax invoice
Drink
Visa
Insurance
Personal expenses, tips & gratuities
Tip for guide and driver
WHAT TO BRING
Appropriate clothing for the season
A hat and sunscreen
Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
Sense of fun and adventure
CHILDREN POLICY
Ages 1-4: Free (parents are responsible for all related expenses)
Ages 5-9: 75% of the tour price (full meal portions, standard admission tickets for children)
Ages 10 and above: Charged as adults.
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