Discover Hanoi, Halong Bay and Ninh Binh 6 Days 5 Nights

7:45 – 8:30: The Cozy Bay Cruise shuttle bus and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

8:45: Depart for Halong Bay, with a journey lasting 3.5 hours.

10:15: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and take a short 20-minute break to relax.

12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:30: Welcome to Cozy Bay Cruise! Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a brief introduction about the cruise along with safety guidelines. Check-in to your cabin equipped with air-conditioning.

13:00: Indulge in a special lunch featuring traditional Vietnamese dishes while cruising through the magnificent Halong Bay, marveling at the captivating rock formations.

AFTERNOON ITINERARY:

15:00: Explore Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave).

16:00: The cruise will take you to Titop Island, known for its panoramic viewpoint at its peak, offering splendid views of Halong Bay. Alternatively, you can enjoy swimming on the romantic sandy beach.

17:15: Return to Cozy Bay Cruise, take a shower, and relax on the sundeck. Watch the sunset from comfortable lounge chairs, sipping a cocktail or reading a book during this magical moment.

EVENING RELAXATION:

19:00: Enjoy your dinner while sitting by the sea-view window, taking in the romantic night ambiance of the bay.

20:30: Engage in some sports games like Squid Fishing, Karaoke singing, or simply relax on the sundeck.

Overnight on the boat in a clean, air-conditioned room.

6:00: Wake up early to witness the sunrise on the sundeck.

7:00: Enjoy the morning view of the bay with a cup of tea or coffee and have breakfast.

7:40: Begin the visit to the Halong Bay Pearl Farm, known for producing the most renowned pearls in Vietnam. The pearl farming and retrieval process is a meticulous endeavor that spans several years.

8:30: Embark on a kayaking adventure in Halong Bay, exploring its captivating beauty at your own pace.

10:00: Check-out and savor the last moments of a fantastic cruise on the bay.

10:45: Delight in lunch while cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour.

12:00: Cozy Bay Cruise docks at Halong Bay harbor, bidding farewell to the crew, concluding the cruise.

12:30: Return to Hanoi via Shuttle Bus.

14:30: Make a short stop in Hai Duong province for a break.

16:30 - 17:00: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

7:30 – 8:00: Be picked up by our amiable guide and depart for Ninh Binh province.

9:15: Take a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.

10:30: Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda, the most famous and largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, boasting remarkable features such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, a 36-ton bronze Bell, and a 100-ton Buddha Statue.

11:00: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, offering a variety of dishes such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, with vegetarian options always available in the buffet.

13:00: Visit Trang An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. This location boasts a fascinating tunnel cave system, chosen for the filming of Kong's "Skull Island" in 2016. The 2.5-hour boat trip promises to captivate you with its natural beauty.

15:30: Return to the Limousine Bus and head to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Ascend nearly 500 steps to reach the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain and marvel at the breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.

17:00: Board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi.

19:00: Arrive at the hotel in Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

8:00 - 8:30: Be picked up by our affable guide to commence the exploration of Hanoi City.

8:45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda, situated on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. This pagoda, dating back to the 6th century, stands as the oldest in Hanoi.

9:30: Explore the Ho Chi Minh complex, offering the opportunity to witness the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh. Stroll through the garden to visit the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Proceed to the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique structure in the world, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy.

Note:

Dress modestly, covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays.
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June - 15th August) for annual maintenance, but visitors can still take pictures and explore the surrounding area.
11:15: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to gain insights into the cultures of the 54 ethnic groups residing throughout Vietnam. Note: On Mondays, we will visit the Women's Museum instead, as the Ethnology Museum is closed.

12:45: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant, where you'll have the chance to savor Vietnamese cuisine with a selection of 8 delightful dishes.

14:00 - 14:15: Continue the tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university established in the 11th century.

15:15: Depart for the Hoa Lo Prison Museum, originally used by French colonists for political prisoners and later by North Vietnam for U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Known to American POWs as the "Hanoi Hilton."

16:15 - 16:30: Tour concludes. Return to the hotel.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Our driver will retrieve you from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your return flight home.

Conclusion of services!