Halong Bay Cruise Package - 8 Days 7 Nights: Hanoi - Halong Bay & Lanha Bay - Ninh Binh - Sapa - Ha Giang

HANOI - HALONG BAY & LANHA BAY - NINH BINH - SAPA - HA GIANG
8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS PACKAGE TOUR

DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lanha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave - Overnight on Cruise (L, D)

Good morning, have breakfast at hotel, then check-out of your 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 Dark & 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 2: 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 limousine 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 3: 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 our office in Ninh Binh - 3 hours to free time and enjoy your dinner

21:00 - 21:30: Pick up from our travel office to transfer from Ninh Binh to Sapa by private cabin. We are going to arrive to our office in Sapa (in the center) in the next day morning. (Overnight on the private cabin from Ninh Binh to Sapa)

• Transportation: Limousine in Ninh Binh Tour + Private Cabin from Ninh Binh - Sapa 
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch served in the tour as mentioned.

Day 4: Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Sin Chai Village - Overnight in Hotel (B,L,D)

06h00: Tour guide pick you up from bus stop to hotel and have breakfast

7:15 - 8:15: Enjoy breakfast served in our restaurant and refresh with shower or relax before our english tour guide coming to pick you up from hotel in sapa to start trekking to Cat Cat Village & Cat Cat Waterfall.

8:45 - 9:15: We start walking down the valley toward Cat Cat village for about 4 km. While walking you will see an old French hydro-electric power station which was built in the early 20th century. On the way to Cat Cat village of Black hmong people, you have the opportunity to see the villagers working on the paddy fields,their children playing around.and the animal, such as water-buffaloes, pot-bellied pigs and chickens after crossing a vilage , we”ll arive to a beautiful waterfall wich is a good place for resting & taking pictures.

Later in the afternoon: We will hike to Sin Chai village that situated on the bottom of  phanxipang mountain . We will have a picnic lunch in Sin Chai Village, enjoy peaceful scenery and return back to Sapa by car, the tour will be finish and take you back to your hotel in sapa at about 16:00.



16:00 - 22:00: Time to relax and explore around sapa town, shopping, having dinner in the town by yourself. Overnight in Hotel in Sapa.

• Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch served in the tour as mentioned.
• Accommodation included: Deluxe Room in Hotel (3-Star)
• Transportation: Limousine

Day 5: Ta Van - Giang Ta Chai Village - Sapa - Hanoi - Overnight in Hanoi ( B, L )

07h00: Having breakfast at homestay

08h00 - 08h30: Giang Ta Chai Village will be place that we will visit in the morning of the 2nd day. We have to walk 8 km to visit these 2 villages of Red Dao. Giang Ta Chai is one of the villages of Red Dao. It has become one of the attractive places for travelers who want to experience the colorful traditions and customs



12h00: Enjoy lunch then rest at the homestay

14h00: Car pick you up back to Sapa

15h30: You get on the bus back to Hanoi

21h30: Arrive in Hanoi - Overnight in Hanoi

• Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch served in the tour as mentioned.
• Transportation: Private Cabin On The Bus from Sapa - Hanoi
• Accommodation: Deluxe Room

Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Giang City - Nui Cam Moutain View - Thanh Thuy China Border - Overnight in Ha Giang (L, D)

06:30: Our Limousine bus will pick you up from our hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter 

10:30: The bus stops at Tuyen Quang City for a break.

13:00: Arrival in Ha Giang City. Enjoy your lunch at our restaurant. Afterward, our bus will drop you off at the hotel for check-in and rest.

14:30: The tour guide will pick you up at the hotel to explore Ha Giang City, visiting: Km0 square, Nui Cam Mountain view, Thanh Thuy - China border, Thon Tha, Ha Thanh Village
 
19:00: Enjoy dinner and return to the hotel. You’ll have some free time to relax.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Transportation: Cabin Bus from Ha Giang to Hanoi
• Accommodation: Hotel (3 Stars)

Day 7: Ha Giang City - Quan Ba - Yen Minh - Dong Van Town - Overnight in Ha Giang (B, L, D)

07:00: Have breakfast and check out of your hotel.

07:30: The car/jeep/motorbike and tour guide will pick you up. Embark on a sightseeing trip to Ha Giang Loop: Heaven’s Gate Quan Ba, Can Ty Pass, Tham Ma pass, Sung La Valley and Lung Cam Village

12:30: Arrive at a restaurant in Yen Minh for lunch, then continue along the Happiness Road to visit: Hmong King’s Palace, Lung Cu flag tower, Lo Lo Chai Village
 
16:30: Arrive and check in at your hotel (or homestay) in Dong Van Town.

19:00: Ẹnjoy dinner in Dong Van Old Quarter, followed by a leisurely walk.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as the itinerary mentioned
• Transportation: Limousine (extra fee if you want to do Jeep Tour or Easy Rider)
• Accommodation: Hotel (3 Stars)

Day 8: Dong Van Town - Meo Vac - Hanoi (B, L)

07:00: Enjoy breakfast at the local market and savor coffee. Afterward, head to Meo Vac Town: Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, Meo Vac Town, M-shaped curve

13:00: Enjoy lunch at Yen Minh town.

15:30: Arrive at Rocks Ha Giang Restaurant to relax. Enjoy Tea Break Time with a welcome drink and fruit.

16:00: Depart from our office as the bus picks you up.

19:30: Arrive in Tuyen Quang, where the bus will stop for a rest stop.

22:00: Arrive back in Hanoi. 

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch as the itinerary mentioned
• Transportation: Limousine (extra fee if you want to do Jeep Tour or Easy Rider) + Cabin Bus from Ha Giang - Hanoi

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 (Apply for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
• From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults