4 Days Best of Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Cruise Itinerary
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Halong Bay - Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc " Halong Bay on land"
Day 4: Free Time – Departure Flight
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Ideal tour for first-time visitors - Its possible to extend by one or more nights
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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Vietnam's capital of Hanoi, your tour guide will welcome you outside the customs area holding a sign with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. The room is at your disposal from 14h00. We’ll then proceed with a sightseeing tour of Hanoi.
City Tour Highlights:
- Hanoi City Tour - West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake - the most stunning attractions in the area of Hanoi
- Water Puppet Performance - Enjoy a water puppet performance that is unique to Vietnamese Culture
- 36 Old Quarters - make a walking tour to explore Hanoi's Old Quarter and enjoy shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L/D)
07:30 – 07:45: Depart to Halong Bay from your hotel
10:00: Visit Pearl Workshop. Visitors will have the chance to witness the process of forming a pearl, from cultivation to harvest. The staff will introduce visitors meticulously to each stage of the pearl production. You will feel excited when witnessing every single twinkle pearl taken out by artisans' skillful hands.
10:30: Boarding on Luxury Cruise and enjoy some light refreshments while the boat is heading towards some incredible landscapes in the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
12:00 – 13:00: Savor your lunch aboard Halong Luxury Cruise and adore the stunning scenery of the famous Fighting Cocks Islet, Thien Cung, and Dau Go caves along the way.
13:00 – 14:00: Your first excursion is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave where you will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave. This is the largest cave in Halong Bay, and the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years have taken on fascinating shapes.
14:30 – 15:30: Don’t miss the fun at Luon Cave – one of the best places for kayaking*. If you wish to just enjoy the view, a bamboo boat will bring you inside.
15:30 – 16:15: Your next stop is Titop island to hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade you can hike to the top for stunning panoramic views of the Bay or enjoy a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters.
16:20 – 17:20: Savor a drink on board whilst the Luxury Cruise is getting back to Tuan Chau Marina.
17:30 Return to Hanoi from the harbor.
Note: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. The time given is the estimated time. The actual time will depend on your schedule and other conditions such as traffic and weather conditions.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Tam Coc (B/L/D)
08.00: Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer about 2.5 hours to Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries — with a 20-minute comfort stop
On arrival, we will visit several historical sites in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital such as the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, the Temple of King Le Dai Hanh, and a small museum with excavations and artifacts. The tour will help you better understand the history of the foundation and development of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu from 968-1010
Afterward, continue to visit the beautiful Tam Coc and enjoy a unique boat trip to visit three caves, Tam Coc is known by the name “Halong bay on land” due to its spectacular scenery with limestone karsts rising from the ground to tower over the region, and is a truly wonderful sight to see. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, get on an exciting journey by bike and cycle 3.5 to 5 kilometers to Bich Dong pagoda, through small villages, passing spectacular karst cliffs, enjoying the tranquility of the paddy fields, and interacting with the local people.
15.30: Drive back to Hanoi
17.30: Arrive at Hanoi and spend overnight there
Day 4: Free Time – Departure Flight (B)
Free at leisure. Transfer to the Airport by private car for your safe flight back home.
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Package Includes:
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on Double/ Twin or Triple sharing. If the listed hotel is fully booked, alternative accommodation will be offered
- Halong Bay with day cruise.
- Private transfer, meals, sightseeing, and entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Private English-speaking guide service
Package Excludes
- International Air Tickets
- All airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fee (if applicable)
- Tips to the guide & driver
- Drinks / Meals not included in the itinerary
- Other services not mentioned above.
Note:
- All rates are subject to changes with or without prior notice
- All rates are subject to surcharges during the Peak season and Holiday season if applicable.
- Halong cruise itinerary is subject to vary without prior notice and each cruise might run on a different program.
- Transfer times are approximate and subject to local conditions at the time of travel and the daily order of sightseeing is subject to change
- Please refer to Hanoi Premium Travel & tour booking terms-and-conditions