Ha Long – Lan Ha bay – Cat Ba island – Ninh Binh 4 days (Join group + Private tour)

Ha Long – Lan Ha bay – Cat Ba island – Ninh Binh 4 days (Join group + Private tour)

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Overview

  • Duration:4 days 3 nights
  • Tour Type:HA LONG ON VEGA CRUISE, Our Bestselling tours HL
  • Language:English

Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba – Ninh Binh (4 Days/3 Nights)

"The Ultimate Northern Vietnam Adventure: From Emerald Waters to Ancient Capitals"

·        Type: Join-in Group (Cruise) + Private Tour (Ninh Binh)

·        Accommodation: 02 Nights on Vega Cruise (Boutique Cabin) + 01 Night in Ninh Binh Bungalow.

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

 

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – 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.

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

o   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

 

Service Details

Inclusive Services

·        Transport: Shared shuttle to Ha Long; Private Car for the Ninh Binh leg.

·        Expertise: Full-time English-speaking guide.

·        Activities: Sampan trip, cycling, kayaking, and all entrance fees.

·        Meals: 03 Breakfasts, 04 Lunches, 03 Dinners.

·        Stays: 02 nights on Vega Cruise + 01 night in a luxury Bungalow/Villa.

Exclusive Services

·        Beverages (soda, beer, wine).

·        Tips for guide, driver, and boat crew.

·        Personal expenses and insurance.

 

🧳 What to Bring

·        Mandatory: Original Passport (for port and hotel registration).

·        Footwear: Sneakers/hiking shoes (essential for Ngu Lam Peak & Mua Cave).

·        Protection: Sunscreen, hat, and insect repellent.

·        Cash: For drinks and gratuities.

 

🌟 Why This Trip?

This itinerary is the perfect loop. You get the boutique intimacy of the Vega Cruise combined with a Private Tour in Ninh Binh, ensuring you see the "Halong on Land" at your own pace without the rush of big tour buses.

🌟 Why Book With Vega Travel?

·        True Tour Operator: We own our cruises and equipment—no middlemen, best quality.

·        Off-The-Beaten-Path: Unique routes designed to avoid crowded tourist areas.

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Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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8:00 - 8:30 : Your hotel (in the old quarter area)

Day 01: Ha Noi – Ha Long bay – Lan Ha bay- anchor for overnight in Lan Ha Bay.

In the morning

- Approximately 08:00 – 08:30, our professional tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel (in the old quarter area) for a 3-hour drive through the Red river Delta to Ha Long city.

- 11:30 arrive at the wharf on Tuan Chau Island

- 12:30 Vega crew warmly welcome you on the boat and enjoy a welcome tropical drink under the sun in a pleasant atmosphere before room check in.

In the afternoon

- 13:00 enjoy fresh lunch on Vega cruise ( We can cater Vegetarian or Vegan food on your request)

- Cruise  on Ha Long bay, past beautiful rocky islands and clear blue sea and  the spectacular seascapes of Ha Long bay in the unique route heading to Lan Ha bay for kayaking and swimming.

- Continue towards Lan Ha bay on the hidden route for different amazing sightseeing, pass by the Dark and Light cave, Frog lagoon, Ba Trai Dao beach, Stick islet, Buddhist statue stone….

- Arrive in Lan Ha bay, the biosphere reserved area of the world for kayaking and swimming.

- On each 2 – seat kayak, our tour guide will lead you through the narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages

- Paddle under a tunnel grotto a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes ). Here you can swim in the emerald waters or also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand…

- Enjoy the sunset falling on the crystal bay.

In the evening

- Enjoy dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime.

- Squid fishing is a good choice to those who love night tranquility.

- Enjoy a peaceful lovely night on the bay

Day 02: Trekking through the National Park of Cat Ba – Overnight on the Vega Cruise

In the morning

- 06.00 At the crack of dawn, you can walk to the sun deck to experience a spectacular sunrise before having a light breakfast. (Breakfast time: 6.30AM-8.00 AM)

- 07:10 Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village.

- Ride a bike for 30 minutes on the shadowed paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba.

- Visit a local house to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school…

- Back to our cruise and a local boat will take you 40 minutes through Lan Ha bay pass by floating fishing villages of Cai Beo to Cat Ba island then a car drives up to the central of the park for trekking

- A moderate trek into the park up to Ngu Lam Peak (the trek up and down takes 2,5-3 hours depending). At the summit you will obtain a universal view of Cat Ba Island – Lan Ha Bay and Halong Bay. Triple scenes in your one Photo shot! that is amazing.

- Trek down to visit Trung Trang cave.

- Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant

In the afternoon

In the afternoon

- Walk on the on-cliff path for spectacular landscapes…from the beach Cat Co 1 to Cat Co 3

- Dip to swim on Cat Co 3 beach for relaxing moments.

- Afterwards boat back to the cruise

- You can enjoy more kayaking or swimming from the Cruise.

In the evening

In the evening

Day 03: Lan Ha bay– Ha Long bay – Tam Coc

In the morning

Swim and relaxing on the cruise and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of Lan Ha Bay.

- Enjoy breakfast with the dawn rising from the bay (Breakfast time: 6.30AM-8.00 AM)

- Relaxing on board or swimming in the bay or breathing nature on the large sundeck chairs.

- 10:30 check out and start cruising on another route throughout thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious Uni pictures meanwhile enjoying our tasteful brunch.

- 12:00 arrive back at Halong dock.

In the afternoonHa Long bay – Tam Coc – Overnight in Tam Coc

- 11:45 -12:00 pack up and disembark - Pick up and drive 200 km to Ninh Binh – Tam Coc.

- Check in hotel on arrival.

- 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.

- Dinner and enjoy a peaceful night among Tam Coc.

Day 04: Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Hanoi/Hue/Hoi An

- 07:30 breakfast at the hotel.

- 08:00 when no tourists come, we will take 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 among the National Natural Reserve zone that is known to people as Halong Bay on ground.

- After the sampan trip.  More highlight by from here we ride our bicycles through the farming villages to discover the Real Vietnam and rural Culture. Sometimes you can stopover to visit or take photos… on the way biking to Hoa Lu.

- Visit Mua cave, hike up on the Dragon back to the peak of Mua Cave for  a universal view of Tam Coc – Trang An – Hoa Lu ancient capital landscape.

- Walk to visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the year of 968 to 1010. It is a worth visit to the two left old temples of the Dinh and Le king. Learn about the history of country foundation of the Great Viet after being liberated from the thousand years of Chinese domination.

- Walk up the mountain to visit the ancient tomb of the kings

- Drive back to Hanoi - End at your hotel Or you can extend to Hue/Hoi An by night train or night bus.

Drive back to Hanoi - End at your hotel Or you can extend to Hue/Hoi An by night train or night bus.

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