Halong Bay Cruise Ninh Binh Tour 2D1N| Relax on Sonata Cruise

Overview

Experience the serene beauty of Ninh Binh with its ancient temples, tranquil rivers flowing through striking limestone karsts and rice paddies, followed by the majestic landscapes of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its iconic limestone formations rising from emerald waters.

Detail Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh

Option 1: Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave

• 07:00 AM – 07:30 AM: We will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the rural areas along the way.
• 10:30 AM: Explore Vietnam’s largest pagoda with its Arhat statues and giant bronze Buddha – Bai Dinh pagoda
• 12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• 1:30 PM: Take a boat trip through stunning limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, experiencing the “Ha Long Bay on Land” scenery.
• 3:00 PM: Visit Mua Cave. Climb 500 steps to the summit of Mua Mountain for panoramic views of the Hoa Lu area.
• 05:00 PM: Check in to your hotel and rest.
• 06:30 PM: Have dinner. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy freely. Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.

Option 2: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave

• 07:00 AM – 07:30 AM: We will pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter and depart for Ninh Binh, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the rural areas along the way.
• 10:30 AM: Explore Hoa Lu (Dinh & Le King Temples), learning about the heroic histories of these two Kings during the Chinese Wars in the 10th century. Afterward, we will travel to Tam Coc (approximately 10 km from Hoa Lu).
• 12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• 1:30 PM: Take a bamboo boat ride, rowed by local people, along the Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (the three caves). You will pass through three enormous caves, offering a brief respite from the summer heat. This round trip on the river takes approximately two hours, and along the way, you will witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river, and the striking limestone karst formations that make Tam Coc famous.
• 3:00 PM: Visit Mua Cave. Climb 500 steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain for panoramic views of the Hoa Lu area.
• 05:00 PM: Check in to your hotel and rest.
• 06:30 PM: Have dinner. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy freely. Overnight stay in Ninh Binh.

Day 2: Halong Sonata Cruise – Hanoi

• Morning: Breakfast at Bungalow in Ninh Binh and Check out. Departs from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• 11:30 AM: Arrive to Tuan Chau Island and embark on a 6-hour cruise to explore the island and pristine landscapes. A buffet lunch is served on boat.
• 2:30 PM: Visit Bo Hon Island, starting with Sung Sot Cave – one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Then, explore the bay by kayak or bamboo boat, visiting Luon Cave and other scenic spots. Next, head to Titop Island, where you can swim, relax on the beach, or hike to the peak for panoramic views of the bay.
• 04:30 PM: Return the boat for the Sunset Party with traditional music show on Sonata Cruise, while cruising back to Tuan Chau Port
• 06:00 PM: Disembark and return to Hanoi, with a 20-minute stop along the way

What’s include

• Luxury Transport: Pick up and drop off at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Boat trip to visit Tam Coc
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary.
• 5-star Halong Sonata Cruise with buffet lunch, traditional music show and jacuzzi
• English speaking tour guide.
• Have meals ( 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
• A bottle of mineral water.
• Accomodation at Bungalow or Homestay
• Cycling and swimming in Bungalow

What’s not include

• Drink
• Personal expenses, travel insurance.
• Kayak or Bamboo Boat Fees
• Electric Vehicle at Bai Dinh Pagoda
• Private Tour / Private Car/ Private Limousine available on request with extra cost.
• Guide’s overnight stay at the bungalow and morning support
• Tips & gratuities, at least $3/person

Terms & Policies:

• Departs from group 2 pax
• Any services in the tour that you do not use, not due to the subjective fault of the tour organizer, will not be refunded.
• From 01 – 04 years: Free of charge. 2 adults can accompany 1 child, the second child will be charged 50% price
• From 05 – 09 years: Charged 75% adult price
• From 10 years: Full chargely as an adult

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellation made more than 48 hours before departure: 50% charge on price
• Cancellation lmade from within 48 hours from before departure: 100% charge on price