Hanoi: 3-Day Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise & Ninh Binh Hanoi: 2-Day Ha Long, Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

Enjoy a 3-day tour from Hanoi with a 5-star Lan Ha Bay cruise, private balcony cabin, kayaking, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Tam Coc/Trang An/Thung Nham, Mua Cave, and shared transfers.
Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay

07:40 – 08:15 – Pickup from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter by shared shuttle bus (including a short rest stop on the way).
Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina, complete check-in, transfer by speedboat to board your cruise.
Enjoy a welcome drink before a freshly prepared lunch as the cruise sails through the spectacular limestone seascape of Ha Long Bay and continues into the peaceful waters of Lan Ha Bay.

Afternoon
Depending on weather and operational conditions, enjoy one of the following experiences:
- Kayaking and swimming at Ao Ech or Ba Trai Dao
- Explore Dark & Bright Cave by traditional bamboo boat
Return to the cruise and relax on the sundeck while watching the sunset over the bay. Join a Vietnamese cooking demonstration and enjoy a complimentary sunset party.

Evening
Vietnamese set-menu dinner onboard
Optional squid fishing or leisure time on the sundeck
Accommodation: Private balcony cabin with bay views.

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ninh Binh

Start your day with an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck while enjoying the sunrise over the bay.
After breakfast, continue exploring Lan Ha Bay.

Morning
Depending on weather and operational conditions, enjoy one of the following activities:
- Kayaking in the Ao Ech area
- Explore a cave on Cat Ba Island

Return to the cruise for brunch while sailing back toward the harbor.
Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina and continue to Ninh Binh by shared limousine transfer.Check in to your hotel or bungalow upon arrival.

Spend the evening at your leisure or explore the lively Hoa Lu Night Market, where you can discover local food, handicrafts, and the vibrant atmosphere of Ninh Binh after dark.
Accommodation: Private balcony city-view hotel room or garden-view bungalow.

Day 3: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc/Trang An/Thung Nham Bird Valley – Mua Cave

After breakfast, check out and begin your full-day journey through the beautiful countryside of Ninh Binh.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Visit Vietnam's ancient royal capital and learn about the country's early dynasties before enjoying a leisurely bicycle ride through peaceful villages and scenic rice fields.

Lunch
Enjoy a buffet featuring traditional Vietnamese specialties, with vegetarian options available.

Depending on the option selected, visit one of Ninh Binh's highlights:
- Tam Coc: Scenic boat ride through caves and rice fields.
- Trang An: Boat tour through the UNESCO-listed landscape.
- Thung Nham Bird Valley: Explore wetlands, caves, and lush natural scenery.

Mua Cave
Climb to the summit of Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views over the limestone mountains, winding rivers, and rice fields that make Ninh Binh one of Vietnam's most spectacular landscapes.

The tour concludes in Ninh Binh at approximately 17:00. Optional shared limousine transfer to Hanoi (arrival at approximately 19:30).

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.