Explore Ninh Binh, Ha Long, and Lan Ha Bay on a 3-day trip from Hanoi. Ideal for limited time travelers, enjoy kayaking, caves, cycling, Tam Coc river boat trip and a luxury cruise experience.

Highlights

  • Cruise through Lan Ha Bay – quieter than Ha Long Bay
  • Stay overnight in a private balcony cabin with ocean view
  • Enjoy sunset party, cooking class & squid fishing
  • Discover Trang An: UNESCO site with caves/Tam Coc: “Halong Bay on land”
  • Cycle through peaceful villages and rice fields

Full description

Day 1: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay (Less crowded route)

07:40 – 08:20: Pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter – (halfway break for 20 mins)
11:30 – 11:45: Check-in at Tuan Chau Marina
12:00: Welcome drink & lunch onboard

Passby the beautiful busy Ha Long Bay – Cruise through the quieter Lan Ha Bay, passing unique limestone islets
Activities:
Kayaking/swimming at Ao Ech or Ba Trai Dao
OR visit Dark & Bright Cave

Sunset: Relax on sundeck, cooking class & sunset party
Evening: Dinner onboard
Night: Squid fishing / relax
Overnight in private balcony cabin (ocean view)

Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Ninh Binh
05:30: Sunrise & Tai Chi
06:30: Breakfast with bay views

Morning activity:
Kayaking at Ao Ech
OR cave visit on Cat Ba Island

10:30 – 11:30: Brunch & return to harbor
11:45 – 12:00: Transfer to Ninh Binh
16:30 – 17:00: Arrival

Free time to relax or explore town and night market in Ninh Binh
Overnight at hotel/bungalow (balcony city view room or bungalow garden view)

Day 3: Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

09:20 – 09:30: Pickup & check-out

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Visit Vietnam’s former capital & cycle through peaceful villages

Lunch
Buffet with local dishes (vegetarian available)

Trang An or Tam Coc (2-3 hours boat ride)

Trang An: UNESCO site with caves or
Tam Coc: “Halong Bay on land”

⛰ Mua Cave
Climb ~500 steps for panoramic views of Ninh Binh

17:00: End in Ninh Binh
19:30: Drop-off in Hanoi (optional)

Includes

  • 1 night luxury cruise (private balcony cabin)
  • 1 night accommodation in Ninh Binh (hotel with balcony/garden-view bungalow)
  • meals on cruise + breakfase + lunch in Ninh Binh
  • Kayaking, swimming, cave visit (as itinerary)
  • Bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc/Trang An
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
  • Pickup and drop-off within Hanoi Old Quarter by Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Birthday celebration (A birthday cake if your birthday is the same day as your check-in on the Ha Long Bay boat)
  • Honeymoon cabin (if requested before departure)
  • Taxes are included for all bookings made from 30 June 2026 onward.
  • Personal shopping/drinks extra by order
  • Drinks
  • 1 dinner in Ninh Binh
  • Single supplement surcharge ($120 for a single cabin for solo travelers)
  • Surcharge on Xmas, New Year & national holidays
  • Gratuity

Important information

1. What to bring

  • Passport
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

2. Not allowed

  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic bottles

3. Know before you go

  • Please provide passport details at least 1 day before departure
  • TRIP COORDINATION: The Operator team will contact you via WhatsApp before your pick-up date to confirm details, give you guidance & support throughout the tour and address your questions & requests.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: During national holidays, there may be additional fees charged. We will inform you of any such charges when confirming your booking.
  • The schedule may be subject to change due to bad weather, tide levels, and operating conditions.
  • All activities are optional.
  • Vegetarian food is available upon request
  • For bookings made before 30 June 2026, peak season surcharges and applicable taxes will be charged separately.

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