Halong Bay Cruise Package - 4 Days 3 Nights: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Hanoi

Hanoi City Tour - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh - Hanoi - 4 Days/ 3 Nights Package Tour

DETAIL ITINERARY: 

Day 1: Greeting - Hanoi City Tour - Hotel in Hanoi (L)

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.  Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.

10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.

13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century. 

14h30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
 
15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

• Meals: Lunch
• Accommodation: Hotel 3*

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Luon Cave - Titop Island - Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D)

Good morning, have breakfast at hotel, then check-out of the hotel.

8:00 - 9:00  After picking up everybody, we will head directly to Halong bay; among the road we will enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red river delta.

11:30 Arriving at the Cruise check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in.

12:15 After being taken to the Cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced to the itinerary and safety briefing by the Cruise Manager.

13:00 You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing the famous Fighting Roosters and Finger Islets. 

14:30 - 16:00 Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and its dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on a kayak or comfortably on a bamboo boat rowed by the locals. 

16:00 Visit to Titop Island.

17:30 Back on board, you can enjoy a sunset party 

18:30 Join in our cooking demonstration, our chef will show you how to make our specialties (spring rolls).

19:15 Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while dining with fantastic, expertly prepared dishes.

20:30 This is the perfect time to relax with karaoke or enjoy a drink at Crown Legend Bar. Besides, we provide free squid fishing tools at reception.

22:30 Overnight on boat: clean air - conditioned rooms with private washroom.
 

• Transportation: Limousine
• ​Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Junior Deluxe Cabin on cruise

Day 3: Halong Bay - Taichi - Breakfast - Sung Sot Cave - Ninh Binh - Overnight in Ninh Binh ( B, L)

06:00 Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sunrises on Halong Bay. Sunrise photo-hunting in the bay is once a lifetime experience; however, this activity is not mandatory. You can choose to stay in bed.

07:00 - 07:30 Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

07:30 Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in HaLong 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.



09:00 – 09:30 Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island

10:30 Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor. 

11:00 – 11:15 Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina

12:00: Our driver is coming to pick you up from Tuan Chau, then transfer you by shuttle bus with air-conditioned from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh

14:30: ​Check in at your bungalow and enjoy some free time to relax.
 

• Transportation: Limousine
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Bungalow in Ninh Binh

Day 4: Ninh Binh Tour - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/ Trang An - Mua Cave - Hanoi (B, L)

07h30 - 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.

09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.

10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11h15 - 11h45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys.

12h00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.

13h15 - 13h30:
Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.

15h30: We continue to visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.
 
16:55 - 17:00: Get on the tourist bus to return Ha Noi.

19:00 - 19:30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Tour ends!
 

• Transportation: Limousine
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

CHILDEN’S POLICY

• From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents  (Surcharged 30 usd/seat if request a private seat for child from 1-4 years old)
• From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
• From 9 years old  and up : 100% of adults