Multi-day trip

From Hanoi: 3 Day Ninh Binh & Ha Long-Lan Ha 5 Star Cruise

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Multi-day trip
From Hanoi: 3 Day Ninh Binh & Ha Long-Lan Ha 5 Star Cruise
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4.7
119 reviews

From Hanoi we visit Vietnam most incredible locations on this multi-day trip, visiting Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Ninh Binh. Savor traditional cuisine, swim, kayaking, bamboo boat, cave, and much more.

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Duration 3 days
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Live tour guide
English, Vietnamese
Pickup included
The limousine bus will pick up all travelers around Hanoi Old Quarter from 8:05-8:15 AM in the Hanoi Old Quarter, please provide details of hotels, hostels, or Airbnb for pick up. Please provide a phone number available for call or Whatsapp so the tour guide or operator can easily contact and provide information.
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

C
Céline – United Kingdom

The cruise was extremely enjoyable. The boat, staff and activities were very nice. The sunsets were beautiful and the scenery was breathtaking. Jackie, Leen, Keen and Bruno looked after us so well and we loved Leen’s smiley hat dances and some amazing karaoke from Jackie and the head chef!! We will miss all the staff at the Aqua of the Seas a lot and would love to come back and visit again :) The tour in Ninh Binh was well organised. Absolutely loved the boat ride and the climb up the Lying Dragon Mountain!

F
Francesca – Switzerland

Very well organised in a wonderful location and perfect staff

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 pickup location options:

    Hạ Long, Hanoi

  • Limousine

    (2.5 hours)

    Ha Long Bay

    Break time (30 minutes)

    Optional

    Ha Long Bay

    Lunch, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Lan Ha Bay

    Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (2 hours)

    Optional

    Làng chài Trà Báu

    Kayaking (1 hour)

    Optional

    Làng chài Trà Báu

    Swimming (1 hour)

    Optional

    Lan Ha Bay

    Sunset, Cooking class (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Lan Ha Bay

    Dinner (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Lan Ha Bay

    Overnight stay (9 hours)

    Optional

    Lan Ha Bay

    Breakfast, Sunrise (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Bright Cave (Hang Tối)

    Visit, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Ha Long Bay

    Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Ha Long Bay

    Lunch (1 hour)

    Optional

  • Limousine

    (3.5 hours)

    Tam Coc

    Break time, Sightseeing (3 hours)

    Optional

    Tam Coc

    Dinner (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Tam Coc

    Overnight stay (10 hours)

    Optional

    Tam Coc

    Breakfast (1 hour)

    Optional

    Hoa Lu

    Visit, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

    Visit, Sightseeing, Long-tail boat ride (2.5 hours)

    Optional

    Tam Coc

    Lunch (1.5 hours)

    Optional

    Mua Caves

    Visit, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

    Optional

  • Limousine

    (2.5 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Hạ Long, Hanoi

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a luxury stay on a 5-star cruise with your very own private balcony
  • Feel the fresh air as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam
  • Savor a buffet with Vietnamese cuisine, western food, and vegetarians options
  • Take part in kayaking, swimming, fishing, a cooking class, and a Tai Chi session
  • Admire panoramic views of Tam Coc after climbing to the top of the Mua Caves

Full description

Day 1 Hanoi – Hạ Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay
7:55-8:15am Get picked up by our driver in hanoi old quater (break on halfway for 20mins)
11:00-11:25 AM: Arrive Cruise waiting lounge - checkin procedure
12:00 PM: Check in for the cruise have a welcome drinks and short briefing on boat activities and have lunch. Cruise through Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, Gia Luan Harbor, and Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for some kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach or, depending on the weather, visit Dark Cave and Bright Cave.
As the sun sinks below the horizon, gather on the deck to enjoy the brilliant colors in the sky and relax with tea and coffee or learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration. Make new friends at the sunset party or relax in the onboard.

After dinner, enjoy a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar or play board games, watch a movie, or go squid fishing

Overnight on boat - 1 private room - balcony ocean view.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh (B/L)
5:30 AM: Wake up early for the sunrise in the ocean with a cup of tea/coffee in your private balcony or Start your day with an early morning Tai Chi session on the deck to focus the mind and condition the body
6:30 AM: Enjoy a light breakfast while taking in stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets.
We will provided one of 2 options at below (depending one of our cruise will do one option activities at below)
Option 1: Sail through the calm emerald waters to Ao Ech for a kayaking trip and swimming.
Option 2: will visit the Trung Trang/Quan Y Cave on Cat Ba Island

After exploring the caves, enjoy some Vietnamese cuisine for lunch. Disembark from the cruise and take a speedboat back to Tuan Chau Marina about 11:30-11:35
11:45-12:00 PM: Head to Ninh Binh by comfortable air-conditioned shuttle limousine.
16:30-17:00PM: Arrive in hotel Ninh Binh, free time for you to discover the town.
Evening - recommend you visit Hoa Lu Night Market - oldtown
Overnight in Ninh Binh room with view in a hotel/bungalow

Day 3 Hoa Lu –Trang An – Mua cave.
Breakfast at our hotel
9:30-9:45 AM: - check out get picked up by our friendly guide (our driver will take care of your luggage for you).
10:30 AM: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam. You have a chance to learn about history. Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing and discovering the life of the local people.
12:30 PM: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local cuisines Vegetarian foods are always available too.
13h00: Visit Trang An, a World Heritage. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a wonderful tunnel cave system
3:30 PM: Visit Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc

5:00 PM: Trip end you can choose stay in ninh binh to contiune your trip to the south
or go back hanoi 19:30 drop off in hanoi center

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking Tour guide for Ha Long Bay, Hoa Lu Tam Coc, and Mua Cave
  • Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay entry fees
  • Boat trip at Tam Coc/Trang An
  • Accommodation at a Ninh Binh Bungalow/Hotel 3star good location
  • 5-star cruise with private balcony, bathtub, or shower
  • Kayaking in Ha Long
  • Swimming
  • Cooking class
  • Tai Chi morning class
  • Night squid fishing (please request)
  • All meals on Ha Long Bay cruise & lunch in Ninh Binh
  • Birthday cake (if it is your birthday)
  • Honeymoon or anniversary cabin set up (if requested)
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Surcharge for New Year/Luna New year, Christmas, and National holidays

Select participants and date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • The schedule may be subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions
  • If you have a birthday, you can request a birthday cake by email before the tour
  • If you are celebrating a honeymoon or anniversary, you can request a special cabin by email before the tour
  • Pickup and drop-off are only available from accommodation in central Hanoi. If staying in an Airbnb or other private accommodation, please provide a clear address during the booking process

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 119 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Céline – United Kingdom – Verified booking
The cruise was extremely enjoyable. The boat, staff and activities were very nice. The sunsets were beautiful and the scenery was breathtaking. Jackie, Leen, Keen and Bruno looked after us so well and we loved Leen’s smiley hat dances and some amazing karaoke from Jackie and the head chef!! We will miss all the staff at the Aqua of the Seas a lot and would love to come back and visit again :) The tour in Ninh Binh was well organised. Absolutely loved the boat ride and the climb up the Lying Dragon Mountain!
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Francesca – Switzerland – Verified booking
Very well organised in a wonderful location and perfect staff
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Judit – United Kingdom – Verified booking
From the very start, pur guide Jeckie was super calm, confident and funny. Had all the info and support to make us feel having good time. The waiting staff was really professional too.

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