Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh tour 4 Days

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If you have a very short stop in the North Vietnam, visit its most attractive nature world heritage – Halong Bay, then stroll around to enjoy the rural landscape and ancient relics of Ninh Binh and indispensable Hanoi, the capital of thousands years history.

Tour’s Highlights & Activities

– Exploring historical and cultural Hanoi in the best season of the year, including visiting Temple of Literature and watching Water Puppetry show

– Sightseeing World’s Wonder Ha Long Bay in 2 days with activities like kayaking and visiting beautiful caves

– Exploring the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu and taking an exhilarating boat ride through the beautiful limestone cliffs in Tam Coc.

DETAIL ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi, half day city tour (Meals: N/A)

Upon your arrival at Noi Bai airport, our Driver will be waiting for you at the entrance of security area hanging a board with your name on. Get on your private car to center of Hanoi. Arrive at your hotel and relax. Please note that checking in time is 2.00pm.

Afternoon, we start the tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, the first University of Vietnam. Enjoy a cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter which is considered the central and the soul of the city.

End the tour with a show of Water Puppetry, a unique stage art created by the Vietnamese peasants.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (B,L,D)

07.50-08.00: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long.

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.

14.00: You return to your cabin for a short rest and prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.

Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousandyear-old rock formations.

16.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE

19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customes “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

Overnight on Amanda Halong Cruise.

Day 3: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY – NINH BINH (B/L)

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.

07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.

09.30 Check-out time.

Please put 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 can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.00 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina and get transfer by Bus to Ninh Binh

16:00 Arrival and overnight at Tam Coc River View Homestay, Private Bungalow.

Day 4: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam  Coc – Mua Cave – Hanoi – Departure (B/L)

Have breakfast at Bungalow then get pick up at 9h30 am for the tour.

9h30: Pick up from Homestay for Visiting Hoa Lu- ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010. Where you can learn more about the first feudal government of Vietnam.

10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.

11h45: Havea buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

14h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

15h30: Get back to the Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

16h45: Says good bye NinhBinh
18h45 to 19h00 : Finish your unforgettable trip at your hotel in Hanoi

Trip ends.

Tour prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a traveling party of at least 2 adults, and sharing a room. If you intend to travel alone, the cost might be higher.

The ‘Single supplement’ applies for single travelers and needs to be added to the tour price.

What’s Included

3 nights at centrally located & well selected Comfort hotels (3 star-hotel).
[ Superior (4 star-hotel), Luxury (5- star hotel), High-end (best of the best hotel) properties are also available upon request]
3 breakfast and 2 lunches 1 Dinner
Entrance fee and sightseeing fee as listed in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking tour guide (other languages upon request)
All relevant transfers and transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
Boat trip in Halong bay and in Tam Coc cave (Ninh Binh)
Local taxes & Service charge

What’s Excluded

Visa stamp fee (required upon arrival)
All drink and meals do not listed in itinerary.
Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.