— GENERAL INFORMATION —
- Departure Time: 8:45 AM.
- End Time: 7:00 PM on the second day.
- Meeting Point: The tour operator will directly contact you to confirm and provide pick-up/drop-off details.
— ITINERARY —
DAY 1: HANOI - HALONG SONATA CRUISE - NINH BINH (Lunch - Dinner)
- 8:00-8:45 AM: The bus and guide pick you up at the hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay via the new expressway.
- 11:45 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Island and begin a 6-hour cruise exploring the pristine beauty of H Long Bay. Buffet lunch is served on the cruise. Explore Bo Hon Island with a visit to the famous Sung Sot Cave known for its stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Then, visit Luon Cave, where you can kayak or take a bamboo boat to explore its serene lagoon. Next, head to Titov Island to either relax on its white sandy beach or hike up to enjoy panoramic views of the bay.
- 4:30 PM: Return to the cruise for a Sunset Party and enjoy live traditional music while the cruise sails back to Tuan Chau port.
- 6:00 PM: Disembark and transfer to Ninh Binh. Have a light meal on the way.
- 9:00 PM: Arrive in Ninh Binh, check in at the bungalow, enjoy a late dinner, and rest.
DAY 2: BAI DINH/HOA LU – TRANG AN/TAM COC – HANG MUA (Breakfast - Lunch)
- 7:00-9:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast and relax at the hotel.
- 9:30 AM: Transfer for sightseeing.
Option 1:
- 10:00 AM: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, featuring the Tam The Hall, Phap Chu Hall, the Southeast Asia’s largest bronze Buddha statues, and the biggest bronze bell weighing 36 tons.
Option 2:
- 10:00 AM: Visit Hoa Lu and the famous temples of King Dinh and King Le, founders of the Dinh and Le Dynasties.
- 12:00 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch with local specialties at a restaurant.
Afternoon Itinerary:
Option 1:
- 1:30 PM: Visit Trang An Ecotourism Complex. Take a small boat ride to explore caves such as Hang Lam, Hang Vang, Hang Dai, and Hang Thanh Truot, as well as Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Palace.
Option 2:
- 1:30 PM: Take a boat ride to visit Tam Coc ("Three Caves"). Explore Hang Ca, the largest and most beautiful cave, followed by Hang Hai and Hang Ba. Admire the peaceful countryside and glimmering stalactites within the caves.
- 3:30 PM: Visit Hang Mua and climb Ngoa Long Mountain to enjoy the breathtaking view of the valley.
- 4:30 PM: Return to Hanoi. The guide will drop you off at the original meeting point, concluding the memorable 2-day, 1-night Hạ Long - Ninh Binh journey.
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transportation as per itinerary, including drinking water on the bus.
- 5-star Halong Sonata Cruise with buffet lunch, traditional music performance, Jacuzzi, etc.
- English and Vietnamese-speaking guide as per the itinerary.
- Meals (2 lunches, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner).
- Entrance tickets to all attractions.
- Accommodation at a homestay or bungalow (double or triple rooms).
- Cycling and swimming at the bungalow.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Kayaking or bamboo boat fee (100,000 VND/person).
- Electric car service at Bai Dinh Pagoda (100,000 VND/person).
- Overnight guide service at the bungalow.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- Children policy: 5-8 years old: 75%; 9 years and above: full price. Under 5 years: free (excluding entrance tickets, meals, and bus seats).