This 4‑day Halong Bay & Ninh Binh package is perfect for you if:

• You are a family, couple or small group of friends who want to see the very best of Ninh Binh and Halong Bay in just 4 days.
• ​You prefer a relaxed, well‑organised trip with comfortable homestay in Tam Coc and an overnight cruise, instead of rushing from place to place
• You want all transport, boat trips, entrance fees and local guides to be arranged for you from Hanoi, so you can simply enjoy the journey
• You like a mix of gentle sightseeing and light activities such as boating and an optional short hike, suitable for most ages.​
• This itinerary is especially convenient for first‑time visitors who have limited time but still want a complete northern Vietnam experience.

Tour Information

Tour Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi  – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Starts/Ends: Hanoi / Hanoi
Group size: Group Tour
Special package: USD 290 / person; apply for 02 persons upward
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

DETAIL ITINERARY

DAY 1 : HANOI – HOA LU- TRANG AN – MUA CAVE (L, D)

07h30: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province

Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as AWorld Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

15h00: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

15h45: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

17h20: Get transfer to Homestay in Tam Coc.

Dinner arranged by homestay.

Overnight at Tam Coc River View Homestay or similar, Private room.

DAY 2: TAM COC BOAT TRIP, FREE TIME OR BIKING (B, L)

Have breakfast at Bungalow then you can choose to have the boat trip Tam Coc morning or afternoon and free time.

Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour to 2 hours by bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

Have a lunch, nice food in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available.

Then you will have free time and easy at homestay, relax or cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

Overnight at Tam Coc River View Homestay or similar, Private room.

DAY 3 : NINH BINH – HA LONG BAY – LUON CAVE – TITOP ISLAND (B, L, D)

07h15: Early pick up: You will be picked up at homestay and transferred to Ha Long by bus.

11:30-12:00 Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.

12:00 Upon boarding Amanda Cruise, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Luon Cave & Titop Island.

Enjoy your lunch at our luxurious restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Luon Cave.

14.00: You return to your cabin for a short rest and prepare for kayaking activities in Luon Cave.

Arriving at Luon Cave area, you will participate in kayaking or rafting here around the thousandyear-old rock formations.

16.00: You will be transferred to Titop Island by tender.

Visit Titop Island and hike to the top for stunning views of Ha Long Bay, or have a fun swim in the clear blue water.

17.30-18.00 Back on board, you will participate in Sunset party & cooking class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17.30-18.30 Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE

19.30 Gala Dinner. Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

20.30 After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. You can also participate in evening activities such as herbal foot bath in your room (free of charge), Bamboo dancing, fashion show traditional customs “Footsteps of Heritage” and some drinks at Sky Bar and massage (subject to additional charge), while admiring breathtaking view of the Bay at night and squid fishing.

The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

Overnight on Amanda Halong Cruise/Amanda Premier Cruise.

DAY 4: SUNG SOT CAVE – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B, L)

06.15: Start your day with Tai Chi class on the sundeck.

06.30-07.00 Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, cake and fruit.

07.30 Exploring Sung Sot cave. This is one of the largest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay. The cave has some unique rock formations which couldn’t be found anywhere else. The path to the mouth of Sung Sot Cave is under a canopy of leaves. Walking through steep stone steps, tourists may have the feeling of climbing on mountains and experience the excitement as if they are stepping to the sky.

08.30-09.30 Back on board, you can rest in your room, enjoy the herbal foot bath prepared by our crew, sunbathe on the sundeck, take pictures of HaLong Bay or shop for souvenirs on the boat.

09.30 Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. While waiting, you can shop for some products of Amanda cruise.

10.00 Enjoy an early lunch buffet at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11.30 Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina and get transfer by Bus Back Hanoi.

15h30: Get drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Hanoi

Trip Finsh !

Inclusive services:
Welcome drink on boat Halong Bay
Transports Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong – Hanoi by bus .
Free pick up and see off in Hanoi Old Quarter area.
Water on bus
Accommodation on board: Safe ensuite cabin with A/C on boat and room/hotel
Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Diner)
Kayaking Safe & Clean
Cooking Demonstration
Sunset party & Happy hours
Entrance fees.
English speaking guide.

Exclusive services:
Beverages.
Travel insurance, Visa, Flight tickets.
Tips and other personal services.
Optional tour
Single supplement
All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions