Embark on a captivating journey that blends the tranquil luxury of Ha Long Venezia with the rustic beauty of Ninh Binh. Our exclusive Halong – Ninh Binh tour invites you to uncover the hidden treasures of Vietnam’s natural wonders.

Set sail from Beo Harbour aboard Ha Long Venezia, cruising through the serene waters of Lan Ha Bay—a peaceful haven away from the usual tourist crowds. With just 10 elegant cabins, accommodating a small group of 23 guests, our cruise offers an intimate, personalized experience. The sturdy steel frame of the vessel ensures your safety, while the wooden interiors reflect the timeless beauty of the bay.

The Full-Day Ninh Binh Tour offers a serene retreat from the bustle of Hanoi, where you can savor an authentic lunch of goat meat and fried rice before venturing through the picturesque countryside. Glide along tranquil rivers in a traditional bamboo boat and cycle through stunning landscapes, immersing yourself in the local way of life.

Day 1: Ha Noi – Cai Beo Harbour – Lan Ha Bay – Ha Long Bay (Lunch + Dinner)

07h45: You will be collected from Hanoi Old Quarter to take the highway to the Port (Haiphong) where we arrive at around 11h30.

 11h35: Transfer by tender to the Venezia cruises.

 12h15: We welcome our guests onboard the cruise and then check in, enjoy Welcome Drink, receive cruise brief and safety instruction by crew member and Cruise Manager.

 12h30:  We have lunch before continuing our journey via the islets. These amazing limestone karst formations rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner. This area is untouched, as not many cruise ships use the route via the Cat Ba Island – Coc Ngoi islet – through Cua Dong to Ba Trai Dao area.

 14h30: The Cruise sails through Lan Ha Bay. The area is surrounding of extraordinary limestone karsts landscapes. You can start your journey to visit Dark & Bright Cave and islets by kayaking which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage, enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay.

 15h30: Just enjoy a swim. This is a great experience, immersed in the crystal-clear waters of the bay. 

 16:45 Returning your Venezia Cruises boat you can watch the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Onboard you may join a traditional cooking class. Our chef will instruct you in the making of some Vietnam sping-roll. In the early evening the boat has it’s Happy Hour deal.

 19h00: Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff. This is a delightful meal in an intimate romantic setting.

 21h00: Enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top deck. Relax whilst enjoying drinks from the bar. Try your hand at night squid fishing, enjoy the funny Karaoke time with friends and family. Overnight on our cruises!.

23h00: End of Day One program.

Day 2: Viet Hai Village – Lan Ha Bay – Ninh Binh (Breakfast + Lunch)

After lunch on the cruise, our bus will pick you up at Cai Beo Port and transfer you to your bungalow in Ninh Binh, where you can relax after the included dinner.

06:00: Begin your new day with taking photos, or enjoy the sunrise from your cabin window or from the sun-deck.
07:00 Enjoy a breakfast in the delighted and peaceful beauty of the bay.

08:30: Transfer to a tender to visit Viet Hai Village on Cat Ba Island and hop on a bicycle ride (electric car also available) through a rainforest tunnel that leads to a village nestled in a valley deep in a national park. Meet, visit a traditional house, and greet local inhabitants doing their daily work, see their homes and the village school.
Return to Venezia Cruises boat for check-out procedures.

 10h45: Whilst cruising back you can enjoy a delightful lunch.

 11h45: We return to Cai Beo harbour in the south of Halong bay, where our visitors disembark.

 12:15 Farewell at the port, AFTER STAYING OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE, WE HAVE THE BUS FROM HARBOUR TO TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO NINH BINH.

17:05 Our driver will drop you off at your hotel/bungalow, resort in Ninh Binh and see you again in the morning for the full-day trip.

Day 3: Hoa Lu , Trang An, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Small Group Tour – Hanoi (Breakfast + Lunch)

Our local guide will contact you again via WhatsApp to arrange pickup between 8:00 and 8:30 for your longest day tour in Ninh Binh. Highlights: Bich Dong Pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Mua Cave viewpoint, and Trang An Complex.

8:00 – 8:30 Our touguide and van will pick you up at your hoetel/hometay in Tam Coc, Trang An, Ninh Binh departure to visit Bich Dong pagoda ( the oldest pagoda in Ninh Binh )

10:00 Keep moving to visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 step up to the Top of Mua Moutain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice sence of Hoa Lu.

11h00 Visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars.

12:30 – Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.

13h30: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.

16h30: Return our van and leave to your hotel

17h15: Arrive and drop off at your hotel/ bungalow. Trip End in Ninh Binh.

NOTE: Limousine transfer back to Hanoi is also available. Please contact us if you need it. Mr. Jacky Tan: +84 989 911 662.

PRICE PER PERSON IN LOW SEASON FROM MAY TO JULLY

PRICE PER PERSON IN HIGH SEASON FROM AUGUST TO APRIL

What to bring:

Sun block

Camera + Film

Insect repellent

Original Passport

A wide brimmed hat

Swimming costume

Sunglasses

3 days 2 nights tour Included:

English speaking Tour guide during 3D 2N tour.
2D 1N in Deluxe Cabins with A/C and ensuite Bathrooms.
All meals on board.
Complimentary bottled water in the cabin.
Welcome drink.
Kayaking.
Cooking demonstration, Happy Hour.
Squid Fishing.
Biking tour in Viet Hai Village.
Tourist bus coach 1way: Harbour- Ninh Binh.
Full-day trip in Ninh Binh with lunch, tranfer, guide, tickets.
Dinner and breakfast in Bungalow.
Bungalow in Ninh Binh for the 2nd night.
Travel insurance

2 days 1 night Excluded:

Beverages from menu bar
Single supplement: 35 USD/person
All other services not clearly mentioned in Inclusions

Important notes: 

The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.

Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.

All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.

Children policies:

A group with 2 adults and 1 child: the child under 5 years old is FOC, sharing a bed with parents.

A group with 2 adults & children: One child under 5 years old is FOC, the other children under 5 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.

Children from 5 to under 9 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rate, sharing a bed with parents.

Children from 9 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rates