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

Hanoi City Tour - Halong Bay & Lanha 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 served in the tour as mentioned.
• Accommodation: Hotel 3*

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lanha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave - 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.

11:45 Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.

11:45- 12:30 Transfer by tender boat to Velar of the seas cruise.

12:30 The Cruise Manager and crew member welcome you onboard with guiding information and a safety briefing.



13:15 Enjoy afabulous lunch in our restaurant. During lunch time, our cruise starts to sail through the magnificent Lan Ha Bay, a geological extension of Halong Bay which is less visited, less inhabited and therefore has the extra appeal of being a more peaceful place. After lunchtime, you will have a short break before joining the first activity of the tour.

15:15 Visit Bright Cave by bamboo boat rowed by the local fishermen, a serene round lake surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs.

17:30 - 18:30 Enjoy the Sunset Party with fruits and snacks at Velar Sky Bar and Happy Hour will offer you a drink at an attractive price. Happy together, watching the Sun falling into the sea will be unforgettable memories for every single traveler on board.

18:00 Our Vietnamese cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare delicious appetizers and we will guide you through the process.

19:00 You can spoil yourself with a unique Signature Dinner in our distinctive restaurant.

20:30 It is now time to relax with an exotic cocktail and drink in the evening landscape. Our bar offers a wide range of wine, beer, and liqueurs and is always a welcome sight for guests after a day sailing on the Bay. You can order an indulgent spa service, watch movies, go squid fishing or simply relax on our rooftop deck under the cover of a brightly illuminated sky.

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

• Transportation: Limousine
• ​Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner served in the tour as mentioned.
• Accommodation: Senior Suite on cruise

Day 3: Lanha Bay - Taichi - Breakfast - Tra Bau Floating Village - Tuan Chau Marina - Ninh Binh - Overnight in Ninh Binh ( B, L)

06:00 Greets first light of the day on Sundeck, warming up your body with Tai Chi lesson or enjoy an early morning cup of tea, coffee or juice to watch the stunning scenery unfold before you

06:30 Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)

07:15 - 08:15 Explore Lan Ha Bay by doing kayaking around Tra Bau Floating Village.
 
09:30 It time to back to Tuan Chau habour. Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 10:45 -11:00, you will board our tender and head back to the wharf where you will be met by your return trip vehicle to transfer you to Hanoi.

11;45 - 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 - 15:00: ​Check in at your bungalow and enjoy some free time to relax.

• Transportation: Limousine
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch served in the tour as mentioned.
• 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 served in the tour as mentioned.

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