Ninh Binh and Ha Long: Caves, Temples, and Cruise

Embark on a 5-star cruise experience in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Halong Bay. Explore stunning caves, visit ancient temples, and indulge in luxury amenities like kayaking, swimming, and cooking classes.

Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Day 1: Hanoi-Ninh Binh & Bungalow

Ninh Binh - 7:30 AM-8:00 AM The bus and tour guide will collect you from Hanoi Old Quarter.
Explore the cultural and natural wonders of Ninh Binh province on a guided day trip from Hanoi. Visit the Bai Dinh Temple Complex, enjoy a serene boat ride through Trang An’s rivers, and climb to the top of Mua Caves for…

What's Included
  • Private Balcony Cabin Halong - Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise
  • Hotel pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • English-speaking tour guide full trip
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transfer by Limousine bus
  • Welcome drink on the cruise (soft drink, tea, or coffee)
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
  • Swimming, squid fishing
  • Kayaking in Halong Bay/Lan Ha…
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • New Year, Christmas, National Holiday extra surcharge
Additional Information

Explore Ninh Binh’s famous Trang An Cave, and ancient Bai Dinh Temple, Mua Cave, experiencing local culture during a 1-night home-stay. Ha Long overnight 5 star cruise, kayaking, swimming, fishing. Feast your eyes on the towering limestone karst formations at Trang An Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest complex of Buddhist temples in the country Visit…

Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
A shuttle bus will pick up guests at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Pick-up time is around 7:30 to 8:00 AM. If you are staying out of Hanoi Old Quarter, please go to Hanoi Opera House at 7:30 AM for pick-up and please inform to operator.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jigishag3
Mar 4, 2025
Wonderful experience - The views were amazing and the service was excellent. All our requirements were met. We highly recommend it. This is truly one of our most memorable trips.
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Anikethn2015
Mar 4, 2025
La Regina Cruise - 5 out of 5. The entire hospitality was really good and worthwhile. The dinner set menu was really great and sumptuous. Recommend everyone La regina!!
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B7466trmatthewc
Feb 20, 2025
Breathtaking views - A wonderful experience. Fabulous scenery - one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Plus, the room was comfortable, the staff very attentive and the activities fun.
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S3631xhireneb
Feb 10, 2025
Excellent experience and comfort - Both the Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay tours were excellent and very well organised. Peter was an excellent host on day 1, and was very knowledgeable and kind. Our cruise manager with Athena, and all the staff were exceptional. Thank you for a lovely tour and a well organised and unforgettable holiday
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Taicool
Jan 8, 2025
The excellent comprehensive tour that I found covers both Ninh Bình and Halong Bay! - Awesome tour! I found this comprehensive tour that not only covers both Ninh Bình and Halong Bay but also high quality. All tour guide not only speak English fluently but also very fluent in Vietnamese culture and professional. I would highly recommend.
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Marina
Mar 27, 2025
Amazing sceneries - Overall, we enjoyed the trip very much however, There are some points which I would like to make. The first day of our trip was Ninh Bin. We were picked up by luxury bus, everything was very well organised. Our tour guide James spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of useful and interesting information. The accommodation at Ninh Bin was basic but adequate with very friendly. The evening meal was decent but the breakfast however, was next to nothing but it didn’t matter too much. The transfer to Ha Long Bay was four hours long but the bus was really good and so it was bearable. Our accommodation on the boat was far from five star experience. We had a tiny little room for three people. And the worst thing was that it smiled of toilet. The boat crew was fantastic. They were super friendly and helpful. All meals we had on board were amazing. We checked out from the boat at 9:30 but were back at the hotel only at 3 pm. The transfer from the boat to Hanoi was definitely not five star. Our bus was very old noisy and rattled all the way back. This was really very disappointing. I guess we were just not lucky. Overall, I would still recommend to do this trip because the scenery we saw was absolutely amazing especially at Halong Bay and at Dragon rock in Ninh Binh.
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Jenn_c
Feb 18, 2025
Good experience - Overall, we are very glad we did it and the customer service from in country tour operators was very good! It was a lot of drive time, standing in line time, and lots of people management. At times, crowds were very large. Everything promised in the tour was delivered.
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Eric_h
Jan 28, 2025
Fun, but read the other reviews. - Overall, a great time. But, lots of time spent on busses and, as others have noted, the groups get broken up. Just as you make a new friend, you are separated. That’s not catastrophic but is a bit disappointing. The biggest quibble I have is that the photos of the ship are deceiving. Many show a lovely bathtub with water views. Our ship did not have such room features. When I shared my disappointment with our ship steward (Vinnie—who was outstanding), he said the photos were not of our ship.
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Jean-françois
Mar 20, 2025
No Lan ha bay. Halong overexploited - The boat never went to Lan ha bay but remained in the overexploited Halong Bay, contrary to the program. Fortunately the service on board was of high quality. In Ninh Binh, no homestay, as the program says.
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Monika_b
Feb 28, 2025
Horrible cruise and river cottages - Halong Bay Cruise - The cabins were crammed, we were on Athena Cruise - Host was Henry - too much talk no action Pictures show you a beautiful cabins so spacious. I booked with 2 teenagers so 3 of us and we were put in one cabin which was totally opposite to what was advertised, 3 single beds set up next to each other out of which one was smaller than the other 2. we had to slide out of the bed length ways coz no space on the sides. Cabin had a musty smell and televisions had no connection. Very Poor experience Food was average - fruits provided were very limited quantity My son caught stomach bug and threw up all night, he hurt himself given the slide to get off the bed. Ninh Bin - lovely experience, nice comfy coach - well organised River Cottages - we were put up in a multi storey appartment kind building - nothing like the picture - no river in sight. Dinner was included - out of 8 dishes 6 were pineapple base - soup pineapple, entree pineapple, chicken pineapple, dessert fresh pineapple Overall not worth the money
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