4D3N: Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Cat Ba - Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise
Overview
- Itinerary: 4 days 3 nights
- Depart from: Hanoi
- Destinations: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay , Halong Bay
Key infomation
- Day 1: Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
- Day 2: Ninh Binh - Cat Ba island - Navy Peak - Plankton night kayaking
- Day 3: Viet Hai Village - Lan Ha Bay - Experience The Floating Village
- Day 4: Lan Ha Bay – The World Heritage Journey - Hanoi
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Itinerary
Day 1: Ha Noi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave (Lunch, Dinner) December 12, 2024
07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h15: Visit HoaLư, ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people
12h00: Have lunch at restaurant with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15h30: Get back to the Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summertime
17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax
19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk
Overnight at Bungalow/hotel
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Cat Ba Island - Navy Peak - Plankton Night Kayaking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) December 13, 2024
07h30: Picking up from the hotel in Ninh Binh and departing for Cat Ba island. On the way, we made some stops for a short break. Transferred by a ferry from Hai Phong city to Cat Ba island and keep going to the Ben Beo Pier
11h30 : We will arrive at Ben Beo pier in Cat Ba island. The pier for fishman and tourist boat to visit the Lan Ha Bay, just 2km from the town.
12h-12h30 : We will pick you up at Ben Beo harbor and transfer by fast canoe to our lovely homestay in Viet Hai village. The Village is on Cat Ba island, around 10 kilometers away from Cat Ba town. its position in the midst of Cat Ba’s jungle, meaning that it’s surrounded by lush forests, mountains and picturesque scenery.
Afternoon : Following our tour guide you will do trekking and hiking in Navy Peak to see the overview of Cat Ba national park.If we have time we can climb to the top of the mountain for a panoramic view of Lan Ha bay, Halong bay and cat ba national park.
18h30: Enjoy local dinner at our restaurant.
After that, Our tour guide will take you on a night-time kayak on Lan Ha Bay to see Bioluminescent plankton sparkling and the local village activities at night.
Overnight at our Lan homestay !
Day 3: Viet Hai Village-Lan Ha Bay - Experience The Floating Village (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) December 14, 2024
8h00: Enjoy the breakfast at our restaurant
9h00: Our golf car will pick you up from Viet Hai village to Viet Hai harbour, welcome aboard.
Boarding the Boat to Lan Ha bay, At first the boat was sailing around Lan Ha Bay.
10h30: Dropping anchor at Dark and Bright Caves where we begin our morning kayaking. Once we've helped you work up an appetite, a traditional Vietnamese lunch waits for you on the boat. We cater to all dietary requirements, vegan, vegetarian and meat.
14h00: Relax and allow your lunch to settle. Grab a drink, play photographer as we head to Three Peaches Area. Visit white sand beaches, explore the islands, caves, swimming and beach hopping.
18h00: Then heading into the magical sunset if the weather is good enough before enjoy the lavish dinner which is the perfect atmosphere for you to socialize with other guests.
Overnight on the Cruise
Day 4: Lan Ha Bay – The World Heritage Journey- Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch) December 15, 2024
08h00 Enjoy breakfast in the fresh air and peaceful beauty of the Bay then go to the top deck - catch a perfect time to take some of your best snapshots of the day.
9h30 The final stage of your trip is to be taken through the mys-terious caves and amongst the remote islets via Kayak at Dau Be & Ba Ham Area. The breath-taking beauty of this World Heritage region will certainly impress you.
10h00: Check out of the cabin. Start cruising towards the port while a set lunch is served.
12h00 Back to the harbor and take a bus to Hanoi.
Important noted
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Trip Inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast at mentioned hotels.
- Bus with air - conditioned for pick up/ drop off ( Ninh Binh/ Ha Noi)
- Group tours for sightseeings
- English-speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
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Trip Exclusions
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Taxes
- Single Supplement 70 USD (Applied for solo traveler)
- Holiday surcharge: 10$/person/day (Xmas, new year, lunar new year, 30 April, 1 May, 2nd September)
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Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation 3 days before departure
- 50% if you cancel from 1-3 days before departure
- 100% charge with in 1 day before departure
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Children Policy
- A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a bed with parents.
- A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
- Children from 5 to 8 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.
- Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult price
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per travelerLatest departure date: 12/12/2024