HANOI – HA LONG SONATA 5 STAR DAY CRUISE – NINH BINH

Useful information

Ha Long – Ninh Binh 2 day, 1 night tour is an ideal journey for travelers seeking to explore the magnificent natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Northern Vietnam. Begin your adventure in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its emerald waters, limestone karsts, and enchanting caves.

Continue to Ninh Binh, known for its breathtaking scenery, sacred pagodas, historic temples, and peaceful river valleys. With a well-organized itinerary and attentive service, this tour promises an unforgettable experience.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Sonata 5 Star Day Cruise – Ninh Binh

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

08:00 – 08:45 – Pick-up from Your Hotel

The bus and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long Bay via the modern expressway.

11:45 – Arrival at Tuan Chau Island

Enter the private waiting lounge and board the Halong Sonata 5-Star Day Cruise. Begin your captivating 6-hour journey following the iconic overnight cruise route, offering stunning views of uninhabited islets and magnificent limestone formations.

Buffet Lunch Onboard

Enjoy a buffet lunch while the cruise glides through the scenic bay.

Ha Long Bay Highlights

14:00 – 16:30 – Explore Bo Hon Archipelago

• Visit Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave) with extraordinary stalactites and stalagmites

• Explore Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat

• Stop at Titov Island to swim or climb to the panoramic viewpoint

16:30 – Sunset Party

Return to the cruise for a Sunset Party with live traditional music as the boat heads back to Tuan Chau Harbor.

18:00 – Transfer to Ninh Binh
Have dinner en route and continue to Ninh Binh.

21:00 – Check-in at Homestay or Bungalow
Relax and enjoy the night at your accommodation.

Day 2: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu – Trang An or Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

07:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast at the Bungalow

09:30 – Pick-up for Day 2 Activities

Morning Options

Option 1: Bai Dinh Pagoda

Visit the grand Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex with highlights such as:

• 500 Arhat statues

• Two giant bronze bells

• Thousand-armed Quan Yin statue

• Gautama Buddha statue

Option 2: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Explore Vietnam’s former capital and visit Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple.

Lunch

12:00 – Lunch at Local Restaurant

Afternoon Options

Option 1: Trang An Boat Trip

Sampan ride through a network of caves and temples including Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, and more.

Option 2: Tam Coc Boat Trip

1.5-hour sampan journey through “Three Caves,” surrounded by limestone mountains, rice paddies, and peaceful streams.

Mua Cave And Ngoa Long Mountain

16:00 – Visit Mua Cave

Hike to the viewpoint for a spectacular panoramic view of the rice valley.

17:00 – Return to Hanoi

19:00 – Arrival in Hanoi

Drop-off at the original meeting point. The tour concludes.

INCLUSION

• Modern bus or limousine bus

• Halong Sonata 5-Star Cruise with buffet lunch, live traditional music, jacuzzi

• English-speaking guide

• 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, 1 dinner

• All entrance fees

• Accommodation at homestay or bungalow

• Cycling and swimming at the bungalow

EXCLUSION

• Beverages and travel insurance

• Kayaking or bamboo boat (5 USD)

• Electric car at Bai Dinh Pagoda

• Guide overnight at bungalow

• Tips and personal expenses

• Children policies and single supplement as stated