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3 days
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Vietnamese
Short on time but still want to explore the best of Northern Vietnam?
This 3-day itinerary from Hanoi combines the stunning landscapes of Ninh Binh and the world-famous Halong Bay — perfect for travelers who want maximum experience in a short trip.
07:30 – 07:45: The guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
10:10: Arrive to Ninh Binh. Start the group tour to explore Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave.
Hoa Lu is the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010.
First, you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11:45: It is time for a buffet lunch to enjoy local specialties in the private area restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.
13:00: Continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 –“Skull Island”.
15:00: It’s time you get on the bicycle to ride around the local village and discover how amazing life of the local people here.
15:45: Your next destination is Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam.
From the foot of the mountain, you can climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of the city and Tam Coc below.
17:00: The driver will pick you up to hotel for relax.
Evening: Overnight at Hotel 3-4 stars Ninh Binh
07:00-07:30: After breakfast at hotel, Limousine will pick you up at hotel to transfer to Ha Long Bay.
11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, check in at the waiting room
12:00 – 12:30: Get on Tender Boat to Luxury Cruise and enjoy welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.
13:00 – 13:15: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
15:00 – 15:30: You can choose to relax on the sundesk or explore Tra Bau area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayaking here.
17:30 –18:30 Come back to our Cruise and participate in our Cooking Class. Take photos and relax.
19:00 Dinner is served at the restaurant. After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program, relax on the sundesk, enjoy a glass of wine at the bar...
Overnight on Cruise 4-5 stars
06:00-6:30: Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise
06:15 -7:00 Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00 Visitors Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely kayak or bamboo Boat to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself. in the cool, clear blue water of this place.
09:30: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
10:00: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbour.
11:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau port. The limousine will pick you up depart to Hanoi
15:30 – 16:00: Drop off you at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows:
To book a trip with Azotar Travel, you will need to pay a 30% deposit.
Final payment is required no later than 7 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated.
Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
Yes, it’s enough to experience both destinations, but the schedule is quite packed
It’s a fast-paced tour designed for travelers with limited time. If you prefer a relaxed trip, consider extending to 4–5 days.
Both are unique:
Yes, you can choose from standard, deluxe, or luxury cruise options. Then we will customize for you
Member Since 2025
Luxury cruise was legit, one small gripe