Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh 2 Days Tour from Hanoi

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OPTION 1:  2 DAYS – 1 NIGHT: HANOI – NINH BINH – HA LONG BAY – BUNGALOW

Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave  – Overnight at Bungalow

• 07:40 – 8:05am: Our guide will come to pick up at your stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, Then heading to Ninh Binh – the world heritage site.
• 09:15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
• 10.30: The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty
• 12.00: Enjoy special food at local restaurant in Tam Coc area with Buffet Lunch
• Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf. The boat tour is arranged by local people with their both hands and legs.

• Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour

• 14.00: Relax with Biking around countryside road, rice fields.. in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many rice fields in golden colors

• 15.30: The last destination, Mua Cave. The cave is compared with “Great wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a lookout of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

• Relax and get on the Limousine bus  Transfer to Bungalow and stay overnight here

NOTE: Day 1: You can choice another day tour instead Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave instead

• Deluxe Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave 
• Deluxe Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave 

OVERNIGHT at bungalow in Ninh Binh. Lunch/Dinner included

Day 2: Ninh Binh –  Halong Bay Day Tour – Hanoi

• 6:40 – 7:00am: Pick up from your stay in Ninh Binh by Limousine bus and transfer to Halong Bay for full day tour
• 11:45 – 11.55am: Arrive at the Tuan Chau Habour, Check on Boat and have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing rocks: Insence Bunner, Stone Dog, Cock fighting …
• Next, you will continue to explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave. Admire the shimmering stalactites embodying countless strange and unique shapes. Take a kayak or bamboo boat to spend some time in the water and discover the stunning Luon Cave.
• Feel the warmth of the sunshine as you pass by Titop island. Take a refreshing dip in the water or trek to the Titop peak for photos with a panoramic view of the bay.
• Relax for a while before going back to the boat to enjoy a sunset tea on sundeck. After reaching Ha Long harbor, the driver will transfer you back to Hanoi.
• 20h00 – 20.40pm: Arrival to Ha Noi – Drop you off at your hotel around Hanoi Old Quarter area

Breakfast/Lunch included.

OPTION 2: 2 DAYS – 1 NIGHT: HANOI – HA LONG BAY DAY TOUR – BUNGALOW – NINH BINH – HANOI

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Tour – Ninh Binh

08.40am – 09.15am: Pick up at your Hotel (around the old quarter) and start the trip with 2,5 hours to Ha Long bay,short break half way about 20 minutes.

11.20am – 11.40am: Arrival Tuan Chau island,Check on Boat and have Vietnamese traditional Lunch with seafood while cruising though the amazing rocks: Insence Bunner, Stone Dog, Cock fighting …

13.00pm: Explore the longest,biggest and the most beautiful grotto of Ha Long bay(Sung Sot Cave – Surprising Grotto).

” Sung Sot cave is the largest, perhaps the most renowned, and likely the most visited of all. ”

14.45pm: Discover Luon Cave(water cave)with some options:

” One of the best things to do in Halong Bay is discovering the place yourself on your own kayak. The emerald water of Halong with calm water and many hidden tunnels make a perfect setting for kayaking. ”

15.45pm: Visit Titop island:

Swimming on the beach.

Trekking Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of the bay.

” TiTop Island where you can do Swimming or Climbing up to the top of the island where there is a best place to overview the beauty of Ha Long bay. With a beneficial reason: for many this is one of the highlights of their Halong Bay experience. Even more, after climbing, you can reward yourself with a cool, refreshing dip in the waters of Halong Bay.

Otherewise the beach on the island is one of the most organised in all of Halong Bay for tourists, with deck chairs, cool drinks, souvenirs, and fresh water showers available. You can swim or sunbathe, or spend some time relaxing in deck chair, sipping on a coconut and people watching. ”

After an afternoon exploration, we’ll return to the harbour while we Enjoy Sunset Tea on boat

17.45pm: Back to Tuan Chau Habour.

After then, The Limousine Bus will pick up and transfer to Ninh Binh

Upon arrival at Ninh Binh, we’ll check in in a bungalow and spend a night relaxing and preparing for tomorrow.

OVERNIGHT at bungalow in Ninh Binh. Lunch/Dinner included

Day 2: Ninh Binh Full Day – Back to Hanoi: Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave

• 09:40 – 09:45: Our private driver will come to pick you up at your stay in Ninh Binh to a meeting point with a group from Hanoi then join the tour together.
• 10.30: The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty
• 12.00: Enjoy special food at local restaurant in Tam Coc area with Buffet Lunch
• Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf. The boat tour is arranged by local people with their both hands and legs.

Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour

• 14.00: Relax with Biking around countryside road, rice fields.. in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many rice fields in golden colors
• 15.30: The last destination, Mua Cave. The cave is compared with “Great wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a lookout of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
• 17.15: Relax and get on the Limousine bus  back to Hanoi
• 20.00: Arrive at your stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area

Breakfast/Lunch included.