Hanoi: Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay 3-Day Trip with Lavender Elegance Cruise

Embark on a 3-day trip to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay. Explore the stunning landscapes, limestone islands, and natural caves while learning about the history and local culture.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Province

Ninh Binh - Sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery on your shuttle bus as you make your way to Ninh Binh. Savor the tranquility of the rural village and amazing location - surrounded by mountains and rivers.

Visit the ancient city of Hoa Lu for a breathtaking panorama over the limestone mountains and rice fields of the Tam Coc Valley. Then, have lunch in restaurant with famous local food. In the afternoon, come back and relax by the pool or doze in the peaceful gardens. After check-in hotel, head off by bike or on foot to see the local sights: climbing to the Hang Mua viewpoint,…

You will have free time and excluded dinner. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay - Enjoy a delicious breakfast before leaving for Tuan Chau Marina with your shuttle bus. After arriving at the pier, take a tender boat to reach our 4-Star Cruise, where you will be welcomed aboard with a drink.

After check-in, enjoy lunch in the onboard restaurant as the boat sails up to Ha Long Bay. Then, kayak or a bamboo boat rowed to explore the dazzling white limestone karsts, emerald green waters, and dark mystery of the Luon Grotto.

Swim in Titop Beach Island or you can climb the mountain to witness panoramic views. Back on deck, unwind and admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin from the cruise’s sundeck.

After dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night, relax with romantic music, or sip refreshing drinks at the bar. You can also try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie, karaoke or simply relax in your room.

Overnight on board.

Halong-Hanoi

Hanoi - Wake up to an early breakfast before the cruise sailing to visit Suprising Cave - one of the biggest and most attractive caves in Ha Long Bay. After returning to the boat, finish your trip with a hearty brunch while the ship sails back to the harbor. Wave goodbye to the boat from the port and ride in comfort back to Hanoi.

What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Round-trip shuttle bus with Wi-Fi and air conditioning
  • Comfortable overnight accommodation
  • Access to all planned activities
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Other personal expense
  • Surcharge $35 person/night during Noel Diner and New Year Diner, Tet Holiday
Additional Information

A trip three days would not be completed without a tour to breathtaking Ha Long Bay or the bay of descending dragons that is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world, in a country- incomparable coastal area of 1600 square kilometers with 2000 limestone islands in various shapes. Experience Ha Long Bay, on Cruise you will not only see many fantastically shaped islands, beautiful beaches, and great natural caves, but you will also learn more about Halong Bay’s history and local people
One day discovery in Ninh Binh named Halong bay on land, admire very nice landscape rural village in northern VietNam

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy

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

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131sriy
Jan 17, 2024
Nature, Culture and People - Well organized trip. Pickup @ hotel by Leo, punctual and informative. Welcomed by Tom @Eco Lodge, helpful and very friendly. Mr. Ha was the manager of Aspira, very patient and source of information.
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261parthibant
Sep 1, 2023
Great - Hieu Milano: All arrangements are very good. Specially dood was awesome, we liked it very much. Some joyful events can added if possible to have more fun.
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Siewbee28
Apr 16, 2023
Superb nice tour in Halong Bay - Mr Tuan is a very kind, friendly and experienced tour guide. He knows well on the history of Halong Bay, please have your trip with Lavender cruise to experience the scenery in Halong Bay. Highly recommend 😀
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579jaelync
Jul 8, 2022
A Vietnam Must! - We were absolutely blown away by our experience with Aspira. This cruise really solidified the beauty of Vietnam and Ha Long Bay. We were treated with so much kindness by our hosts, especially Alex who picked us up and made sure ever need was exceeded when we were on the boat. Couldn’t recommend enough. This was truly luxury.
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Solongeinvietnam
Jun 12, 2022
Wonderful cruise with lovely staff - Had a lovely time on the Aspira cruise, amazing cabins and very friendly staff! A special mention for our host Alex who was very accomodating and personable.
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Waleedmaoed
May 22, 2022
10/10 experience - Lovely experience! Alex was the best guide I’ve ever had! Great man! The food was really good and activities were also fun. 10/10 recommend! Best cruise I’ve been on.
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Ionutel
Mar 12, 2020
Amazing with bobby - We stayed 2d1n on the lavender cruise. All the staff took care us very nice. Memorable is bobby our tour guide . He is so friendly and helpful. Thank you
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861gianmarcoc
Mar 10, 2020
Happy trip on lavender cruise (guide bobby) - I stay in ha long bay on the lavender cruise. The room was nice and the food was good. All the staffs on the cruise were helpful and friendly. My tourguide bobby took care all the guests very well . I will recomend with my friends. I caught 1 kg squid and i let it back to the sea. So funny activity
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Karols733
Oct 13, 2022
Recomennded - - Whole experience very good - Ninh Binh trip very nice and worth visiting - Ninh Binh stay in ecolodge very comfortable - Cruise was nice, our room on ship big and with bath - Drivers could be better (timing, english speaking)
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Kiah
Jun 8, 2022
Beautiful boat, exemplary service. - First, VERY highly suggest doing the 3 day/2 night cruise. WORTH IT! The shorter itinerary looked rushed. The Aspira boat was fantastic. One of the nicer boats you’ll see out in the bay without being a gigantic cruise liner. The staff is amazing and will go out of their way for their customers. Our booking agent Johnny was exemplary as well. The accommodations on board were lovely. The activities were also SO fun. Loved biking Cat Ba and kayaking in the bay. A cruise is truly the best way to fully experience Halong. The food was only okay. Rather disappointed given the rest of the amazing features of this cruise. Also, when they say drinks not included, they mean ALL drinks. They give you one tiny water bottle per night and then you have to pay for the rest at highly inflated prices. They don’t even give you water at meals. That felt very wrong to me. Overall I’d go again in a heartbeat. I’d just bring myself water and snacks for the journey.
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