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4-Day Halong Bay Cruise and Stunning Trang An

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Overview

This 4-day Halong Bay and Ninh Binh tour will have you seeing some of the top sights in Vietnam!

Your tour starts in the quiet corner of Halong Bay where you will enjoy a scenic cruise, and then spend overnight on the boat to make the most of this great natural wonder of the world.

Ninh Binh will be the next stop. Known as the Halong Bay on land, it is an ancient and picturesque place that always delights visitors with its natural beauty and fascinating history. The last part of the trip will be Hanoi, the city of a thousand years. This charming city is littered with little pieces of history, hidden among the small streets of the Old Quarter, it's a great place to learn more about Vietnamese culture.
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Outdoors & Nature
Cruising
Culture & Arts
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Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your Halong Bay and Ninh Binh Tour

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Begin Your Halong Bay and Ninh Binh Tour

Arrive at Cat Bi Airport and your tour guide and driver transfer you to Halong Bay. Before your cruise, you can spend a couple of hours at the Fantasy amusement parks with rides, trains, shows, dramatic architecture, and landscaped grounds, connected by a cable car. Before lunch check in and board your junk for a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood as you sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities in the bay, or just spend some time relaxing.

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    Accommodation

    Signature Cruise 5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sun World Halong ComplexOptional Activity

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Vung Vieng Fishing Village

    Happy Hour on Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cat Bi International Airport to Hạ Long Bay

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    Meals

    Lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hạ Long

    Quảng Ninh Province

Day 2

Halong Bay to Ninh Binh

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Halong Bay to Ninh Binh

Start the day with Tai Chi on the top deck. After a light breakfast explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. After lunch, cruise back to the harbour. Meet your guide and driver then transfer to Ninh Binh. Late afternoon is a good time to visit the bird sanctuary to see the flocks of storks, heron, mallard, and forktail, and the two rare species of flamingo and Phoenix.

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    Accommodation

    Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Morning Tai Chi

    Thien Canh Son Cave

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Thung Nham Bird Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hạ Long Bay to Ninh Bình

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 3

Halong Bay on Land and Hanoi

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Halong Bay on Land and Hanoi

Spend the whole day to discover the Halong Bay on land. First, stop at Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam to visit temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le Kings. Then, we take a boat trip to explore the cave complex in Trang An. Enjoy peaceful moments with clear water, fresh air and spectacular views of mountainous areas. Trang An Landscape Complex is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Bai Dinh, the largest Buddhist pagoda in Vietnam before driving back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    Lan Vien Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dinh and Le Temple

    Trang An Landscape

    Bai Dinh Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ninh Bình Province to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ninh Bình Province

    Hanoi

Day 4

Hanoi Half-Day City Tour and Departure

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Hanoi Half-Day City Tour and Departure

Today is the last day of your Halong Bay and Ninh Binh tour. Spend the morning in Hanoi to explore the city with visits to famous attractions such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Hoa Lo Prison. In the early afternoon, visit the unique Thanh Chuong Viet Palace before going to Hanoi Airport for your onward journey. Goodbye, and we hope to travel with you again.

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Temple of Literature

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Hoa Lo Prison

    Thanh Chuong Viet Palace

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Included in Price

  • 3 nights accommodation
  • 15 activities
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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