Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay 2D1N – Tam Coc, Mua Cave & Luxury Day Cruise

From $215/person · 2 days

Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay 2D1N – Tam Coc, Mua Cave & Luxury Day Cruise

Northern Vietnam's two most famous sights in two days. Day 1 explores Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, cycling, the Tam Coc boat and Mua Cave, with a night in Tam Coc. Day 2 heads straight to Ha Long Bay for a luxury day cruise: lunch on board, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking at Luon Cave, Ti Top Island and a sunset party before returning to Hanoi.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 · 07:25-08:00 – Hanoi pickup – Your guide picks you up by limousine from your hotel in the Old Quarter or the Opera House area and heads to Ninh Binh. Pickup time depends on your hotel's location.
  2. Day 1 · 09:15 – Rest stop – A 15–20 minute break on the way.
  3. Day 1 · 10:15 – Hoa Lu ancient capital and village cycling – Visit Vietnam's capital from 968 to 1010 and learn about the Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties, then cycle around the village to see local life.
  4. Day 1 · 12:00 – Buffet lunch – A buffet with plenty of local dishes: mountain goat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, salad… Vegetarian food is always available.
  5. Day 1 · 13:30 – Tam Coc boat ride – About 1.5 hours by bamboo boat between rice fields, river and caves through the mountains – the place Vietnamese call "Ha Long Bay on land".
  6. Day 1 · 15:30 – Mua Cave viewpoint – Climb almost 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a panoramic view over Tam Coc. In summer the lotus fields below are beautiful.
  7. Day 1 · 17:00 – Check in and relax – Check into your bungalow or hotel and relax (pool available in summer).
  8. Day 1 · 19:00 – Dinner and evening walk – Dinner at your bungalow or hotel, then a stroll around Tam Coc. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
  9. Day 2 · 07:00 – To Ha Long Bay – After breakfast, drive about 3.5 hours to Ha Long Bay with a rest stop.
  10. Day 2 · 11:30 – Board at Tuan Chau – Welcome drink as the luxury day cruise sets off into the World Heritage bay.
  11. Day 2 · 12:30 – Lunch on board – Vietnamese lunch as the boat passes thousands of limestone islands.
  12. Day 2 · 14:00 – Sung Sot Cave – Visit Sung Sot Cave on Bo Hon Island and its stalactites.
  13. Day 2 · 14:45 – Kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave – Kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave into the lagoon.
  14. Day 2 · 15:15 – Ti Top Island – Swim at the beach or climb to the top for a view over the bay.
  15. Day 2 · 16:30 – Sunset party – Sunset party with wine, tea, fruit and biscuits as the boat returns.
  16. Day 2 · 18:00 – Back to Hanoi – Back at the harbour and drive to Hanoi, arriving around 8:30–9 pm. Tour ends.

Included

  • Limousine pickup and drop-off in Hanoi
  • English-speaking guide
  • 1 night in a bungalow or hotel in Ninh Binh
  • Meals as listed, sunset party
  • Entrance fees, Tam Coc boat, bicycle, kayak or bamboo boat at Luon Cave
  • Towel, a bottle of water per person

Not included

  • Drinks, travel insurance, tax
  • Tips and personal expenses

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