Per-Person, Twin-Share 5-Day Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Discovery Tour incl. Hotels, Meals, Airport Transfers, Luxury Cruise, Kayaking, Trang An Eco Boat Ride & More - Three, Four & Five Star Hotel Options

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

• Land in Hanoi, get picked up from the airport. Check into your hotel.
• Explore Old Quarter at your leisure time: Take a stroll through the bustling streets, try street food, and shop for souvenirs or visit some main attractions in Hanoi 
• Night 1: overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight on Cruise (B,L,D)

• Get picked up from your hotel to transfer to Halong. We will use the high-speed way which is just a 2.5 hour drive
• Arrive at the check-in lounge. You will have time to refresh yourself after the long drive from Hanoi and wait for check-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by the Cruise Manager. 
• Savour a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting-Coc and Finger Islet
• Enjoy stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave. Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals
• Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade
• Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with Happy Hour drinks at the bar or sundeck
• Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner. Then relax with karaoke or enjoy drinks at the bar/sundeck
• Night 2: overnight on Halong Bay cruise

Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (B,L)

• Light breakfast is served at the restaurant
• Visit magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes
• Back on board, pack up then check out and return to Tuan Chau harbour, with a farewell lunch served on board
• Van return to Hanoi, then re-check in hotel. Free time for the rest of the day
• Night 3: overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi-Ninh Binh : Hoa lư – Tam Coc - Cycling (B,L)

• Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter area and depart by bus for Ninh Binh
• Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history
• Start riding to explore beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with a unique route
• Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes is the local specialty (vegetarian foods are available)
• Arrive at Trang An and spend about 2,5 hours exploring Trang An, the core of natural heritage, in a Sampan boat, rowed by a local people. Visit many limestone water caves along Sao Khe River and temple along the way. Discover the wonderful tunnel cave systems: Sang cave, Toi cave, Nau Ruou cave
• Get back to the bus then leave for Mua 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
• Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, dropped back to your hotel
• Night 4: overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi Departure - Transfer to the Airport (B)

• Breakfast at hotel. Free free until transfer to Noi Bai airport for your onward journey. Trip ends.