Hanoi Ninh Binh to Halong Bay 4 Days

Arrival at International Airport Noi Bai, Hanoi. Meet at the airport with Asia Private Travels guide and car driver. Transfer to the center for a Hanoi city tour.

We will visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closes on Monday and Friday), Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda in the Ho Chi Minh relic complex will be worth your time to understand more about the Great Father of Vietnamese and his up and downs life.

Next, we transfer to Tran Quoc Pagoda - the symbol of the religious aspect of Hanoi, one of the oldest pagodas as it dates back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty (544 - 548). 

Continue the trip with the Temple of Literature, regarded as the first university in Vietnam and stands out for its featuring architecture.

Later in the afternoon, we will move to Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter area, as it is the most crowded and bustling area in the city. You can experience a real Hanoi as a growing modern capital. On the way, you can always stop by any shop to buy souvenirs or specialties such as Non-La, jams, and dried foods.

Then back to the hotel and free time to relax.

Meals on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

8:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel and head out for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving). Take time to admire the beautiful roadside scenery on the way. Arriving in Ninh Binh City, first pay a visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam, visit the two temples: the Temple of King Dinh and King Le, and admire the unique architecture from ancient times.

1:00 PM: Depart to visit Trang An Landscape Complex, take boat trip to visit the cave complex and the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers – a “Halong on land” of Ninh Binh. 
Then you can also visit Mua Cave nearby and overcome 486 stone steps to see beautiful sceneries on the top of Mua Mountain.

4:00 PM: Getting in the car and return to Hanoi.
Meals on your own. Overnight in Hanoi.

08:00 AM: Pick up from Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and kick off the transfer to Halong Bay.

11:30 – 12:00 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, and check in at the waiting room.

12:00 – 12:30 PM: Get on the Tender Boat to Verdure Lotus Cruise and enjoy a Welcome drink, meet the captain, and crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete the check-in procedure.

1:00 – 1:15 PM: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

3:00–3:30 PM: You can choose to relax on the sundeck or explore the Ba Trai Dao – Tra Bau area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayaking here.

5:30 –6:30 PM: Come back to our Cruise and participate in our Happy Our & Cooking Class. Take photos and relax.

7:00 PM: Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program, relax on the sundeck, and enjoy a glass of wine at the bar…Overnight on boat.

6:00-6:30 AM: Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise

6:15 -7:00 AM: Have breakfast. Morning view of the bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

7:00 AM: Visit Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely kayak or row a bamboo boat to explore the landscape or immerse yourself. in the cool, clear blue water of this place.

9:30 AM: Back to your cabin, relax and carefully check all the luggage before leaving.

10:00 AM: Check out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete the check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbor.

11:00 AM: You take the Tender boat back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Car service will take you back to Hanoi airport. 

Dinner on your own account.

End of this 4-day Vietnam itinerary.

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