Ninh Binh tour, Halong Bay on land, only 2.5 hours drive south of Hanoi.
It is a place of rich history with a former capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu; fascinating cultural heritage site with Trang An, lots of beautiful scenery of karst mountains: Tam Coc, Van Long nature reserve, Thung Nham bird garden; a unique primitive forest of Cuc Phuong national park and well-known religious sites of Bich Dong and Bai Dinh pagoda, Keep cruising around the World Heritage Halong Bay to see thousands of sculpted limestone and islands rise from the water like gigantic teeth of dragons
Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay | Overnight on Cruises ( L, D)
7:30 am to 8:30 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Along the way to Halong Bay we will stop for a short break in an arts and crafts centre. Here you are able to watch local crafts being produced and grab a bite to eat
12:00 pm We will arrive at the port before being transferred to Glory Legend Cruise
Welcome drink – receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in.
Enjoy a lunch with Vietnamese dishes served while sailing through the bay, passing the imposing limestone formations.
You shall then board your bamboo craft piloted by indigenous locals. They will take you through a stunning cave formation into a tranquil bay where if you are lucky you can spot monkeys.
Next you are able to relax on the beach at Ti Top where you are able to swim in the warm water, get some rays or treck to the top of the outcrop for stunning panorama views.
Back to the boat and you have free time while sailing to Luon Bo area, and anchor overnight.
Attend the Cooking class on sundeck. Then enjoy Happy Hour (Buy one drink-get one free). Sit back and relax while watching the magnificent sunset over Halong Bay.
19:30 pm: Dinner – Deluxe Vietnamese and International BBQ Set Menu Dinner
Evening activities include: Leisure time to enjoy a chat around the bar, watching movies and many sort of Vietnam cultural films, relaxing and spending a romantic night on Glory Legend Cruise’s music, playing cards, chess are available, reading magazines in room and dining room. You may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat.
23:00 pm: End of day two
Accommodation: Garden Bay Cruises 3* or similar
Day 2: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B, L)
6:00-7:00 am: The day starts early onboard with Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi also called Tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements.
7:00-8:00 am. Coffee, tea and pastries for breakfast are served in the dining room with morning view of bay’s landscape.
8:00-9:30: Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
9:30-11:00: am Have brunch while cruising back to the Tuan Chau Wharf. Relax while taking in the final views of Halong Bay
Check out before 11:30 am
12:00 pm: Depart Halong Bay for Ninh Binh
We shall drop you in home stay in Ninh Binh
Accommodation: Ninh Binh home stay 3* or similar
Day 3: Excursion to Bai Dinh – Trang An in Ninh Binh (B, L)
Meet tour guide will pick up at your hotel ,start tour to Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda. Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork storage vessel
13:00 Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on land of Ninh Binh.
16:00 Getting on the car for returning to hotel. Check in hotel & Overnight in Hotel in Tam Coc
Day4 : Excursion Thung Nang by boat
After breakfast in hotel we visit Thung Nang kast mountain by sampan boat , then a walking tour visit Bich Dong pagoda. lunch then return to Hanoi.
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