Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Ninh Binh - Package Tour 3 Days 2 Nights | North Vietnam Travel

Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Ninh Binh - Package Tour 3 Days 2 Night

Summary Program
Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay
Activities: Embark on a scenic cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayaking or bamboo boat, enjoy sunset activities, and stay overnight on the cruise.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Ninh Binh
Activities: Start the day with Tai Chi, visit Tra Bau Floating Village, enjoy brunch onboard, disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, then transfer to Ninh Binh for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/Trang An - Mua Cave - Hanoi
Activities: Discover the ancient capital Hoa Lu, take a boat trip in Tam Coc or Trang An, hike to Mua Cave for stunning views, then return to Hanoi.

Detail Itinerary: Hanoi - Lan Ha Bay - Ninh Binh - Package Tour 3 Days 2 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave - Overnight on Cruise

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 fabulous 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-condition rooms with private washroom.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay - Taichi - Breakfast - Tra Bau Floating Village - Tuan Chau Marina - Ninh Binh - Overnight in Ninh Binh

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.

11:00 Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina. The trip concludes.

11:30 - 12:00 You will be picked up for the transfer from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh Province.
We have arranged a driver who will coordinate directly with the cruise manager to meet you upon disembarkation. This ensures that you can easily find our driver and board the bus organized for your transportation from Halong Bay to Ninh Binh City.

12:00 - 16:30 (Approx) Arrive in Ninh Binh Province.

16:30 Enjoy free time to explore Ninh Binh in the afternoon. You may have dinner on your own.
Overnight at a homestay in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh Province.

Day 3: Ninh Binh Tour - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/ Trang An - Mua Cave - Hanoi 

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!

CHILDEN’S POLICY

•    From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents (sharing a seat with parents, additional charge of $30 for a private seat)
•    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