Ninh Binh – Halong 3 days 2 nights

[ 1 night in Ninh Binh & 1 night in Halong ]

HOA LU – TAM COC/ TRANG AN – MUA CAVE – HALONG BAY

Duration: 3 days 2 nights / Transport: shuttle bus / Departure: daily

This unique tour gives you the opportunity to visit both the most beautiful places in the North of Vietnam which are recognize as the World Natural Heritage. The best choice for people who want to explore both Ninh Binh and Ha Long but don’t have much time. Admire the ancient capital of Hoa Lư, cycle around the village, taste traditional Vietnamese flavors, and admire Ha Long Bay.

Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh full day tour – Over night hotel/ bungalow [ Lunch, Dinner ]
Your option < Please choose one >
• Hoa Lu- Tam Coc – Hang Mua (NB01)
• Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hang Mua (NB02)

07h00-07h30: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater, departure for Ninh Bình, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.

10h30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

11h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 step up to the Top of Mua Moutain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice sence of Hoa Lu.
Continue the tour for cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

12h30: Have lunch at local restaurant.

Visit Tam Cốc: After lunch you will get on bamboo boat – rowed by the local people – in Hoang Long river to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.

Or visit Tràng An: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. 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 Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.

16h30: Get on the bus go to the homestay/ bungalow/ hotel
17h00: Check in the Hotel. Have Dinner and Overnight in Hotel/ homestay

Day 2: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay – Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island – Luon Cave [ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ]
6h30: Have breakfast at the hotel/ homestay.
7h00 – 7:30: Be pick up by shuttle bus/ limousine transfer, depart for Ha Long Bay.
11:15 – 11:30: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau harbour, free time at the harbor.
11h45 – 12h00: Meeting your tour guide and get on board the cruise then starts a trip to discover the World Heritage.
Enjoy set menu lunch with Vietnamese traditional food while cruising though thousands of limestone islands such as: Dog Rock, Insence Bunner and especially Fighting Cock – a symbol of Ha Long Bay.
13h30: Explore Sung Sot Cave – The longest, biggest and the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long bay.
14h45: The boat will move to Luon cave area – a water cave for kayaking or rowing bamboo boat or just stay on board for relaxing.
15h45: Visitting Titop island for swimming or hiking to the Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.
16h30: Enjoy Sunset party. It is time for a rest after activities and capture the sunset on the bay. You also have time to enjoy some of red wine, french fried, fruites..
17h45 – 18h00: Back to Ha Long habour. Our bus take you to Halong Hotel
Evening: Have dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 3: Halong  – Hanoi [ Breakfast, Lunch ]

Morning: Have breakfast at Hotel and free time to shopping or relax.
11h30: Check out and have Lunch then get on the bus, moving back Hanoi.
14h30 – 15h00: Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

Note: Attractions can be visit before or after. However, still ensure to fully visit the locations as scheduled

TOUR PRICE: VNĐ/ PAX

• Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long – Hanoi round transfer
• English-speaking guide
• All Meals ( 2 breakfast, 3 lunchs, 2 dinners)
• Mineral water on bus
• Accomadation in Ninh Binh
• Accomadation in Halong
• All entrance fees ticket mentioned in the itinerary.

EXCLUDED:
• Beverages & travel insurance
• Tips for tour guide & driver
• Personal expenses.
• Other anything are not mentioned above.

SHOULD BRING:
• Hat, sun cream, sun- glasses, mosquito spray
• Comfortable walking shoes

CHILDREN POLICY:
• Under 4 years old : Free or charge ( Excluded: entrance tickets and seats on bus)
• Children from 4 to 8 years old: 75%
• Children from 9 years old and above charge as adult.
• 2 adults only share with 1 child at free of charged. The second child will be charged 50%

(Itineraries and timings are subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions )