4-Day Halong Bay Cruise and Stunning Trang An
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Trip 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.
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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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Halong Bay and Ninh Binh Tour
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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.
Accommodation
Signature Cruise ★5 star
Activities
Sun World Halong ComplexOptional Activity
Halong Bay Cruise
Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Happy Hour on Cruise
Transportations
Private Driver from Cat Bi International Airport to Hạ Long Bay
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hạ Long
Quảng Ninh Province
Day 2
Halong Bay to Ninh Binh
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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.
Accommodation
Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort★4 star
Activities
Morning Tai Chi
Thien Canh Son Cave
Halong Bay Cruise
Thung Nham Bird Park
Transportations
Private Driver from Hạ Long Bay to Ninh Bình
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Quảng Ninh Province
Hạ Long
Ninh Bình Province
Day 3
Halong Bay on Land and Hanoi
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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.
Accommodation
Lan Vien Hotel★4 star
Activities
Dinh and Le Temple
Boat trip through Trang An Landscape Complex
Bai Dinh Temple
Transportations
Private Driver from Ninh Bình Province to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Ninh Bình Province
Hanoi
Day 4
Hanoi Half-Day City Tour and Departure
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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.
Activities
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Temple of Literature
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Hoa Lo Prison
Thanh Chuong Viet Palace
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hanoi
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What’s included?
- 3 nights accommodation
- 15 activities
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Vietnam in 4 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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