Hanoi - Ninh Binh Sightseeing - Stay at Ecolodge

Ninh Binh - Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh (Lunch)

7:30 AM - 7:45 AM: The tour guide and bus will meet guests at their hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter and proceed to Ninh Binh Province. Explore the ancient capital at Hoa Lu Temple and enjoy a bike ride through a rural village.
Lunch: Dine at a local restaurant before heading to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience a serene bamboo boat ride along the rivers and climb to the top of Mua Caves for breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc before the bus takes you to the hotel.
5:00 PM: Check into the hotel and enjoy free time at the pool.
Dinner is at your leisure.
Relax and stay overnight in Ninh Binh in a private room at the Lodge.

Halong Bay Cruise with Activities

Dark & Light Cave - Day 2: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant, and at 7:30 AM, the transfer will pick you up (without an escort tour guide). There will be rest stops along the way.
11:30 AM: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor and wait for check-in at the cruise’s waiting room.
12:00 PM: Board the cruise and enjoy lunch while admiring the stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets.
Cruise through Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, and Lan Ha Bay. Anchor for kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach (weather permitting) or visit Dark Cave and Bright Cave by bamboo boat. As the sun sets, gather on the deck to enjoy the vibrant colors in the sky, relax with tea and coffee, or learn to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration. Make new friends at the sunset party or unwind onboard. After dinner, enjoy a wide selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar, karaoke, or try squid fishing.

Lan Ha Bay / Halong Bay - Cat Ba Island - Hanoi

Trung Trang Cave - Day 3: Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi (Breakfast and Early Lunch)

Begin your day with an early morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant.
We offer one of two options depending on availability on the booking date:
Option 1: Sail through the calm emerald waters to Ao Ech for kayaking and swimming.
Option 2: Visit Trung Trang Cave - A beautiful cave on Cat Ba Island for about an hour.
9:30 AM: Return to the boat and check out of your cabin.
10:00 AM: Savor some Vietnamese cuisine for lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Marina.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM: The transfer will pick you up for your return to Hanoi.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: The bus will drop you off at the Old Quarter in Hanoi
(If you have a flight afterward, a taxi can be arranged for an additional fee).

Special requests while booking:

• A birthday cake if your birthday coincides with the check-in date.
• For wedding and honeymoon anniversaries, complimentary honeymoon setup.

• Entry/ Admission in Ninh Binh and Lan Ha bay
• Boat ride at the Trang An Grotto/ Tam Coc
• Welcome drink on the cruise
• Free set up Honey moon room (please send request)
• Hotel Pick up and drop off in Hanoi Old quarter
• Lunch
• Dinner
• English speaking tourguide
• Breakfast
• Kayaking, swimming and squid fishing in Lan Ha bay
• Transfer by limousine bus with air conditioned
• Cooking class on cruise
• Optional cycling ride at Hoa Lu villages

• Tea and coffee
• Bottled water
• Surcharge fee US$ 150 for solo traveler single room at Lodge and cabin on boat
• Additional cost $US 30 per person at Holiday 30 April, 01 May, 02 Sep, Chrismas and Newyear

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.