Explore Ha Long Bay and Tam Coc: Cruise, kayak, bike, and discover UNESCO wonders. Enjoy serene nights and breathtaking landscapes on this 3-day adventure.
Day 01: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - Overnight Anchorage in Lan Ha Bay.
Halong Bay - Morning
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Around 08:00 – 08:30, our expert tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel (in the old quarter area) for a 3-hour journey through the Red River Delta to Ha Long city.
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11:30 Arrive at the wharf on Tuan Chau Island.
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12:30 The Vega crew warmly welcomes you aboard with a tropical welcome drink under the sun in a pleasant atmosphere before checking into your room.
Afternoon
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13:00 Enjoy a fresh lunch on the Vega luxury cruise (Vegetarian or Vegan options available upon request).
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Cruise through Ha Long Bay, passing beautiful rocky islands and clear blue waters, and take in the spectacular seascapes on a unique route heading to Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swimming.
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Continue towards Lan Ha Bay on a hidden route for different amazing sights, passing by the Dark and Light Cave, Frog Lagoon, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Stick Islet, and Buddhist Statue Stone.
Halong Bay - Arrive in Lan Ha Bay, a world biosphere reserve, for kayaking and swimming.
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In two-seat kayaks, our tour guide will lead you through narrow lanes of karst mountains to fishing villages.
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Paddle under a tunnel grotto to a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide). Here you can swim in the emerald waters or relax on secluded beaches.
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Enjoy the sunset over the crystal bay.
Evening
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Enjoy dinner and overnight stay on the peaceful bay.
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Squid fishing is a great option for those who love night tranquility.
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Enjoy a peaceful night on the bay.
Inclusive services: Shared transfer in a 29-seat bus or minivan, Deluxe sea view room on the Vega cruise, full-time English-speaking tour guide, kayak, entrance fees to Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay, meals (Lunch + Dinner).
Day 02: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Ha Long Bay - Ninh Binh.
Viet Hai Village - Morning
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06:00 At dawn, walk to the sun deck to witness a spectacular sunrise before having a light breakfast. (Breakfast time: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM)
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07:10 Take a tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai Village.
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Ride a bike for 30 minutes on shaded paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the Cat Ba National Park.
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Visit a local house to learn about the local people and their daily lives, or visit the island school.
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Cycle back and take the tender to return to the cruise.
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Relax on board, swim in the bay, or enjoy nature on the large sundeck chairs.
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10:30 Check out and start cruising on another route through thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious pictures while enjoying a tasty brunch.
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12:00 Arrive back at Ha Long dock.
Ninh Binh - Afternoon
PM: Drive back to Ninh Binh – Overnight in a hotel in Tam Coc.
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12:30 Pack up and disembark – pick up and drive 200 km to Ninh Binh – Tam Coc.
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16:30 – 17:00 Arrival, check-in at the hotel.
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Walk around to enjoy the Tam Coc landscape, visit Bich Dong (Jade Cave) with three ancient pagodas built on a mountain cliff (the Lower, Middle, and Upper pagodas). Visit the rural villages of local farmers.
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Dinner and enjoy a peaceful night in Tam Coc.
Inclusive services: Private car, tour guide, entrance fee, meals (breakfast + lunch + dinner), and accommodation at Tam Coc Ngoc Linh Bungalow, Little River Bungalow, or Minh Thu Villa.
Day 3: Hoa Lu – Bich Dong – Tam Coc – Hanoi or drop at Ninh Binh train station for Dong Hoi/ Hue/ Hoi An – Da Nang…
Tam Coc - Morning
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07:30 Breakfast at the hotel.
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08:00 When no tourists are present, take a sampan trip along the meandering canals (2 people per boat) through 3 tunnel grottoes called “Tam Coc,” enjoying the stunning landscape of mountains, canals, rice paddies, and rural villages in the National Natural Reserve zone, known as Ha Long Bay on land.
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After the sampan trip, ride bicycles through farming villages to discover the real Vietnam and rural culture. Stop to visit or take photos on the way to Hoa Lu.
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit Mua Cave, an authentic cave offering a panoramic view of the Ninh Binh landscape.
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Walk to visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Visit the two remaining old temples of the Dinh and Le kings. Learn about the history of the Great Viet’s foundation after liberation from a thousand years of Chinese domination. Walk up the mountain to visit the ancient tomb of the kings.
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17:00-17:30 Arrive back in Hanoi or be dropped off at Ninh Binh train station for your continuing trip to southern Vietnam: Dong Hoi/Hue/Hoi An.
Inclusive services: Private boat, private car, bike, tour guide, and meals (breakfast + lunch).
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Vegetarian requirements
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Drinks ( Alcohol, Coca, Wine….) Pay extra. Use for person over than 18 years old
Cruising – Kayaking – Biking – Enjoying a lovely night on the tranquil Lan Ha bay. Ha Long Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sq km. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Tam Coc is part of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a dual UNESCO World Heritage Site with both cultural and ecological significance. This tourist attraction is renowned for its spectacular landscape of limestone mountains, caves, and rice paddies. Walking around to enjoy Tam Coc landscape, visit Bich Dong (Jade Cave) with three ancient pagodas built on mountain cliff (the Lower, Middle and Upper pagoda). Visit the rural villages of the local farmers. A sampan trip along the meandering canals (2pax in one) throughout 3 tunnel grottoes called “ Tam Coc”, enjoying the stunning landscape of mountains, canals, rice paddies and rural villages
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