Heritage & Islands - Ninh Binh, Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay   

05 Days   View Departure  
    
Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu
Ninh Binh - Tam Coc
Ninh Binh - Tam Coc
Hai Phong  - Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay
Overview
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  • Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
  • Route: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay
  • Duration: 05 Days
  • Theme: Most popular, Nature & Discover
  • Tour type: Group tour ( Max 12 Adults)
  • Tour schedule: Daily departure
  • Tour guide in: English
Highlight

This 5-day tour combines private airport transfers with small group experiences, allowing you to explore some of Northern Vietnam's must-see destinations, including Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in Ninh Binh. You'll enjoy an authentic local ferry ride, travel along one of the most scenic coastal roads, and experience an overnight cruise in the less-crowded Lan Ha Bay—an alternative to its famous neighbor, Halong Bay. Ideal for budget-conscious travelers with limited time, this tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes of these iconic locations.

Notes
This is not a group tour from start to finish; instead, you will join different group tours in various cities, which we co-organize with our local partners. Each day, you’ll be part of a new group. After receiving your inquiry, one of our travel consultants will promptly get in touch to confirm the availability of your trip.
Itinerary
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  • Arrival in Hanoi, pick-up at Noi Bai Airport, and transfer to hotel

    Welcome at Noi Bai Airport by professional driver at the pickup lobby then transfer 45 minutes to Hanoi center (The Old Quarter). Your drive crossing Red River and have an over view of city with typical houses architecture and world's most special traffic. Arrive at the city center, driver drops you off at your hotel.

    Note: Hotel check in time at 14.00

    Included:
    Transportation
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel(Deluxe City View Room)
    34 Hang Manh street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Day trip to Ninh Binh, visit Hoa Lu and Tam Coc (group tour)
    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Tam Coc
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Bike: Ninh Binh
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel(Deluxe City View Room)
    34 Hang Manh street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
    Video:
  • Travel from Hanoi to Cat Ba island by shuttle bus, embark, and cruise to Lan Ha bay (join-in cruise)

    Pick up at your hotel (in the Hanoi Old Quater). Drive two and a half hour from Hanoi to Hai Phong on the free-way AH 5B enjoying the landscape of rice field and rural villages of the Red river Delta. Arrive at the Got harbor, take 25 minutes on the ferry to Cat Ba Island, drive along the coastal road for amazing views to the bay and the valley shadowed paths through the National Park to the island center. 

    07:45-8:00: Pick-up at hotels and departing to Lan Ha Bay with stopovers for refreshing en route.

    12:30: Arrive Beo Harbour, transfer by tender to Sunlight Cruise, and enjoy welcome drinks, receive cruise briefing, safety instructions then check in to your cabin

    13:00: A special lunch in Vietnamese cuisine of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites are served while sailing through these islands

    14:30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay and completes its entry through Cua Van Area. The area is surrounding of extraordinary karst landscape landscapes. Explore Dark & Bright Cave by kayak .

    16:30: Enjoy Swimming in nearby area, you can freezing jumping or diving from the top of the boat in to water.

    18:00: Come back to cruise later to enjoy sun set party and cooking class with fresh spring roll, Enjoy the complimentary sunset party on the sundeck with local wine and fresh fruits on sundeck.

    19:00: Dinner is served in the restaurant. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.

    20:00: Join the fishing excursion or singing karaoke, have a drink or dancing at the bar, .Overnight on board

    Included:
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L, D
    Entrance fees
    Kayak: Lan Ha
    Leisure: Squid fishing
    Cooking class: Lan Ha (on board) - cooking demonstration
    Sunlight Boutique Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Cabin)
    129 Bat Khoi street, Long Bien district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Cruise ends in Cat Ba, disembark, and travel back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

    06:00: Waking up enjoying beautiful moments when a blazing sunrise breaks the clouds of the island on the bay (accept winter time have no sunrise)

    07:00: Your breakfast will be ready in quite bay.

    08:15: Start riding bicycle 5 km to Viet Hai Village , Viet Hai is a small village in the midst of jungles, covered by high mountains range of the Cat Ba National Park.

    09:30: Riding back to our boat have shower then before checking

    11:00: Lunch is serve on boat, have good meal

    12:00: Disembark at to Beo Harbor . Get on the bus back to Hanoi, say goodbye Amazing Cat Ba Island

    16:30: Back to Hanoi. Tour guide will drop you back at your hotel

    Welcome by driver then follow the coastal road and take 25 minute on ferry back to main land. Take an other 2 and a half hour travel back to Hanoi on the new highway No 5B crossing the Red River Delta and villages. Drop off at your requested place (in the Hanoi Old Quater). End of the services.

    Included:
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L
    Entrance fees
    Bike: Cat Ba Island
    Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel(Deluxe City View Room)
    34 Hang Manh street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
    Video:
  • Departure from Hanoi

    Private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby (Hanoi Old Quarter) for about 45 minutes to Noi Bai airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.

    Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Transportation
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Video:
Extensions
Why not treat yourself to a relaxing beach break or a cultural discovery?
Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Cruise: Sunlight Boutique Cruise - 2D1N
  • Boat: Tam Coc
  • Transportation
  • Meal: Breakfast: 04, Lunch: 03, Dinner: 01
  • Bike: Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island
  • Kayak: Lan Ha
  • Leisure: Squid fishing
  • Cooking class: Lan Ha (on board) - cooking demonstration
  • Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
  • International flight from/to your country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • Other not mentioned in the program
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