Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Package Tour 5 Days 4 Nights | North Vietnam Travel

Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Package Tour 5 Days 4 Nights

Summary program
Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau
Activities: Travel to Mai Chau Valley, explore local villages and stunning mountain scenery, then stay overnight in Mai Chau.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh
Activities: Visit Pu Luong Nature Reserve with its terraced fields and bamboo water wheels, enjoy light trekking or village walks, then transfer to Ninh Binh for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/Trang An - Mua Cave - Hanoi
Activities: Discover Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy a boat trip in Tam Coc or Trang An, climb Mua Cave for panoramic views, then return to Hanoi.

Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise
Activities: Transfer to Halong Bay, board the cruise, explore the bay with activities such as cave visits, swimming, or kayaking, and stay overnight on the boat.

Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Activities: Enjoy morning activities and brunch on board, disembark, and return to Hanoi.

Details Itinerary: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Package Tour 5 Days 4 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi - Mai Chau Valley - Overnight in Mai Chau

7:00 - 7:30 Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter in our (In cases of a traffic jam or the pickup point is not possible to reach, please move to the more convenient spot that we provided)

7:30 - 10:45 On the way of the winding pass as silk. You will see be Living space of the Local Muong, Thai is interwoven between the Valley and the mountains along the way.

10:50 - 11:30 Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to admire the panorama of Mai Chau Valley especially you will feel interested when visiting the temporary local market where selling products of the Muong ethnic people at the top of the pass.

12:00 Have lunch (vegetarian available)

14:30 Bicycle ride with your tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.

17:00 Free time for cycling, walking, shopping

19:00 Enjoy the the dinner, you will have a chance to Enjoy traditional dishes prepared in the style of the native Thai  and watch the Thai’s traditional Dance show and drink traditional wine “ruou can”. (only applied for group more than 5 peoples). Sleep 1 night in our homestay/hotel.

Day 2: Mai Chau - Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Overnight in Ninh Binh.

07:30 Breakfast time

08:30 Drive 35km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, we will stop on the way to see chopsticks factories and take photos sometimes.

12:00 Arrive to Pu Luong Nature reserve, we will take a short break for 10 minutes before starting to do trekking and explore the beautiful scenery of the mountains and stunning rice terraces

13:00 Enjoy Lunch in the village and rest before we restart trekking then drive back to Mai Chau.

15:00 Get on the bus to drive go to Ninh Binh.

19:30 - 20:00  Arrive Bungalow in Ninh Binh. Sleep 1 night in Ninh Binh

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

07:30 - 08:00 Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the transfer to Ninh Binh.

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

10:30 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Then, visit the Temples of King Dinh and King Le to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11:15 - 11:45 Join our 30-minute cycling activity to discover local life. Alternatively, you may relax at the restaurant, enjoy the scenery, and take photos of the lakes, waterfalls, and valleys.

12:00 Enjoy a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our restaurant. A vegetarian option is also available.

13:15 - 13:30

Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on land,” where you will spend 1.5 hours on a boat trip along the Ngo Dong River, passing beautiful rice fields, limestone formations, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.

Option 2: Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2014). Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat ride through its tunnel cave system, famously featured in the 2016 movie “Kong: Skull Island.”

15:30 Continue to Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and Tam Coc.

16:30 - 17:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.

19:00 - 19:30: Drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise - Halong Bay Tours - Overnight on Boat.

08:00 - 08:30: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area or near the Hanoi Opera House. If your hotel is located outside the Old Quarter, please kindly make your way to our office at 39B Hang Hanh Street for a convenient pick-up and drop-off.
(You may also leave your luggage at our office free of charge for the entire duration of your tour.)

11:15 - 11:40: Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina Harbour, where our cruise staff and cruise manager will be waiting to welcome you aboard our 4-star traditional cruise boat.
(Note: Our cruise staff will stay in contact with the driver in advance, so we will know your estimated arrival time at Tuan Chau. We will coordinate with him to pick you up easily at any point in Tuan Chau Marina and escort you to our waiting lounge for cruise check-in at around 12:15.)

12:00: Upon boarding the cruise, our crew will welcome you with a refreshing drink and a cold towel before assisting you with check-in procedures. The vessel then departs from Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy stunning views of thousands of limestone islands as we cruise toward Luon Cave and Titop Island. Enjoy lunch at our luxurious onboard restaurant while the cruise continues sailing.

14:00: Transfer by tender to Titop Island. Visit Titop Island, hike to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Ha Long Bay, or enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear water.

16:00: Explore Sung Sot Cave - one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave features unique and impressive rock formations found nowhere else. The pathway leading to the cave entrance is shaded by trees. Walking up the stone steps gives visitors the feeling of climbing a mountain and adds to the excitement as if stepping toward the sky.

17:30 - 18:00: Return to the cruise for a Sunset Party and Cooking Class as the vessel heads back toward the shore. Enjoy relaxing moments on the sundeck while sipping traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee, surrounded by the wonderful scenery and a stunning sunset. You will be guided by our chef to make delicious fresh spring rolls, which you can then enjoy.

19:30: Gala Dinner served on the sundeck (weather permitting).

20:30: After dinner, relax on the deck and admire the peaceful nighttime views of the Bay. You may also join evening activities such as a complimentary herbal foot bath in your room, bamboo dancing, the traditional costume fashion show “Footsteps of Heritage,” enjoy drinks at the Sky Bar, get a massage (additional charge), or try your luck with squid fishing. Over night on Boat

Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi  

06:15: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.

06:30 - 07:00: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cakes, and fruit.

07:30: Return to your cabin to prepare for the kayaking activity in Luon Cave. Upon arrival, you will join kayaking or bamboo rafting around the thousand-year-old limestone formations.

08:30 - 09:30: Back on board, you may relax in your cabin, enjoy a herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take photos of Ha Long Bay, or shop for souvenirs.

09:30: Check-out time. Please place your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you may browse and shop for cruise products.

10:00: Enjoy an early buffet lunch at the 2nd-floor restaurant and settle any outstanding bills.

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

15:00 - 15:30: Arrival back Hanoi.