ROUTE
4 days
Hanoi - Ha Long - Cat Ba - Ninh Binh

✧ ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS ✧

Kayaking hidden lagoons, Ngu Lam Peak trekking, Tam Coc sampan rowing, and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

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DAY 1 HANOI - HALONG - LAN HA BAY (L/D)

08:00 – 08:30: Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter for a scenic drive to the Gulf of Tonkin.

12:30: Welcome aboard Vega Cruise. Enjoy a tropical drink and check into your sea-view cabin.

Afternoon: Cruise our unique route to Lan Ha Bay.

Kayaking: Paddle through tunnel grottos and narrow karst lanes to discover hidden lagoons.

Swimming: Dive into the emerald water or relax on secluded sandy beaches.

Evening: Join a Vietnamese Cooking Class followed by dinner. Try your luck with squid fishing before an overnight stay on the peaceful bay.

DAY 02 CAT BA NATIONAL PARK Trekking - LAN HA BAY (B/L/D)

06:00: Sunrise on the sundeck followed by breakfast.

Morning: Cycling trip to Viet Hai Village, a hidden valley in Cat Ba National Park. Visit local houses and schools to experience island life.

Trekking: A moderate hike to Ngu Lam Peak for a panoramic "Triple Scene" view of Cat Ba, Lan Ha, and Ha Long Bay. Visit the historic Trung Trang Cave.

Afternoon: Walk the cliff-path between Cat Co beaches for a swim. Return to the cruise for more kayaking or sunset relaxation.

Night: Second night on the lovely Vega Cruise.

DAY 03 LAN HA BAY - HA LONG - TAM COC (B/L/D)

Morning: Relax on the sundeck or take a final swim. 10:30 check-out and brunch while cruising a new route through thousands of limestone islets.

Afternoon: Disembark and take a private drive to Ninh Binh (Tam Coc).

Explore: Visit Bich Dong Pagoda (Jade Cave) and walk through rural farming villages.

Stay: Overnight at a charming bungalow (Tam Coc Ngoc Linh, Little River, or Minh Thu Villa..)

 

DAY 04 TAM COC - HOA LU - HANOI/Onward (B/L)

Morning Sampan: Enjoy a peaceful boat trip along the meandering canals of Tam Coc before the crowds arrive.

Cycling: Bike through rural villages to discover the "Real Vietnam" on your way to Mua Cave.

Mua Cave: Hike the "Dragon’s Back" for the most famous view in Ninh Binh.

History: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (968–1010) and the historic temples of the Dinh and Le Kings.

17:00: Return to Hanoi or transfer to the station for a night train/bus to Hue/Hoi An.

Pricing (USD per person) | Private Ninh Binh tour combined with boutique cruise

Group Size

Price Per Person

Group of 02

$490

Group of 03

$480

Group of 04

$460

Group of 05+

$450

E.g., 2026-11-15

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