Hanoi: 3-Day Ha Long Bay 5-Star Cruise & Ninh Binh Day tour

Experience the best of Northern Vietnam in 3 days with a luxury Ha Long Bay 5-star cruise and a scenic escape to Ninh Binh. Enjoy kayaking, sunset views, ancient sites, and seamless travel from Hanoi.
DAY 1: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay (Lunch, Dinner)
• Luxury 5-star cruise with private balcony
• Dark & Light Cave by kayak or bamboo boat
• Sunset party, cooking class & overnight on board

7:30 - 8:00 AM: Start your journey with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and travel via expressway to Ha Long Bay. Upon arrival at Tuan Chau Marina, transfer by tender to your luxury 5-star cruise and enjoy a warm welcome with a refreshing drink.
12:30 PM: Savor a freshly prepared lunch as the cruise glides through stunning limestone formations. After that, check-in to your private balcony cabin.
In the afternoon, explore the enchanting Dark & Light Cave by kayak or traditional bamboo boat, then return onboard for swimming or relaxation.
5 PM: As the sun sets, enjoy a sunset party and happy hour on the sundeck, or unwind in the pool while taking in panoramic bay views.
6:30 PM: Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration before indulging in an elegant dinner on board.
Overnight on the cruise.

DAY 2: Ha Long Bay - Ninh Binh (Breakfast, Lunch)
• Sunrise Tai Chi & kayaking
• Brunch on cruise, transfer to Ninh Binh
• Free time at ecolodge

6:30 AM: Start your day early with a Tai Chi session at sunrise, or enjoy the view from the sundeck or fitness center. A light breakfast is served in the restaurant.
8:00 AM: Later, explore Lan Ha Bay by kayak, discovering its calm waters and scenic surroundings. Return to the cruise, check out of your cabin, and enjoy brunch as the vessel cruises back to the marina.
11:15: Disembark at noon, and continue the journey by bus to Ninh Binh at 12 PM, with short rest stops along the way.
4:00 - 5:00 PM: Arrive at your ecolodge in Ninh Binh in the afternoon, where you will have free time to relax, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, explore the surroundings, or experience local life at your own pace.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.

DAY 3: Ninh Binh - Hanoi(Breakfast, Lunch)
• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & village cycling
• Trang An UNESCO boat trip
• Mua Cave panoramic viewpoint

10 AM: After breakfast, meet your guide and visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, learning about Vietnam’s early history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. Continue with a cycling tour around the village, offering a closer look at local daily life.
12:00 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring a variety of local dishes, with vegetarian options available.
1:30 PM: In the afternoon, take a boat trip through Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its spectacular limestone scenery and cave system.
4:00 PM: Later, travel to Mua Cave and climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Dragon Peak, where you will be rewarded with panoramic views over Tam Coc and the surrounding countryside.
5:30 PM: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
Return to Hanoi in the early evening, concluding the tour.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.