Home Vietnam NINH BINH + HA LONG BAY 2 DAYS/1NIGHT

Overview

Explore the highlights of Northern Vietnam on a 2-day journey from Hanoi. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, enjoy a scenic boat trip through Tam Coc or Trang An, climb Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views, then cruise through the spectacular limestone karsts of Halong Bay aboard a luxury day cruise.

Itinerary in brief

DAY 1: HOA LU – TAM COC / TRANG AN – MUA CAVE (L/D)

  • 07:25–08:00: Pick up from Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House and depart for Ninh Binh.
  • 09:15: Short break.
  • 10:15: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and learn about Vietnam’s history under the Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasties. Enjoy cycling around the local village.
  • 12:00: Buffet lunch with a variety of local Vietnamese dishes.
  • 13:30: Take a 1.5-hour boat trip through Tam Coc or Trang An, surrounded by limestone mountains, rivers, rice fields and caves.
  • 15:30: Visit Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) and climb nearly 500 steps to enjoy spectacular panoramic views.
  • 17:00: Check in at bungalow/hotel and relax.
  • 19:00: Dinner and free time to explore Tam Coc.
  • Overnight: Bungalow/Hotel in Ninh Binh.

DAY 2: NINH BINH – HALONG BAY LUXURY DAY CRUISE – HANOI (B/L)

  • 07:00: Pick up and depart for Halong Bay. Short break on the way.
  • 11:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the luxury cruise.
  • 12:30: Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch while cruising among Halong Bay’s limestone karsts.
  • 14:00: Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of Halong Bay’s most impressive caves.
  • 14:45: Kayaking or bamboo boat trip through Luon Cave.
  • 15:15: Visit Ti Top Island, with time for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint.
  • 16:30: Enjoy a sunset party with drinks, fruits and biscuits while cruising back to the harbor.
  • 18:00–18:15: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and transfer back to Hanoi.
  • 20:30–21:00: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.

Detail program

Day 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc /Trang An  – Mua cave (L/D)

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit HoaLư 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
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local peop

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

 

13h30: 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 Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time

17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax (can use swimming pool in summer time)

19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk

Sleep at Bungalow/hotel

 

Day 2: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Apollo Luxury Day Cruise – Ha Noi  (B/L)

7.00 : Get picked up by our guide & driver then depart for Halong Bay . It takes about a 3.5 hours driver including short break on the way 

11:30 : Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, get on  Luxury Cruise with our crew’s warm welcome

Enjoy the welcome drink then start the excursion to discover  the beauty of the world heritage site 

12:30: Enjoy Vietnamese lunch on the boat .While having lunch, the boat will pass by the beautiful scenery on both sides with thousands of limestone 

 

14.00: Arrive at Bo Hon Island, and you will visit Sung Sot Cave – the most beautiful cave with a lot of stalagmites and stalactites

14.45: Do kayaking or bamboo boat through Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon. 

15.15: Visit TiTop Island with its sandy beach. You can go swimming here or trek up to the top of the island for sightseeing all of Halong Bay 

16.30: Back to the boat for the sunset party (with wine, tea, fruits, and biscuits) meanwhile the boat is cruising back to the harbor

18.00-18.15: Arrive back to the harbor. Get on the bus and return to Hanoi Old Quarter 

20.30-21.00 : Get dropped off at the hotel in Hanoi . Tour ends

 

Services inclus

INCLUSION

  • Limousine Bus 22 seats 

  • A bottle of water per person

  • English speaking guide during the trip

  • Entrance fees

  • Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave

  • Vietnamese Lunch  + Sunset party

  • Towel (for beach activity)

  • 1 Night at Bungalow/Homestay

  • Biking activity 

EXCLUSION

  • Drinks,Travel insurance, tax

  • Tips for tour guide and personal expense

Testimonials

Thank You for an Amazing Trip

Jason
22/05/2024

Price

Price

The prices below are just for your reference, official quote will be given once you contact us with your detailed travel needs

Group 1 Persons
Price / person 144 USD

Note

CHILDEN’S POLICY

  • From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents 

(Surcharged 15 usd/seat if request a private seat for child from 1-4 years old)

  • From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)

  • From 9 years old  and up : 100% of adults

SPECIAL NOTES :

The order of itinerary may be changed depending on weather or Halong Bay management department

 

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