Ninh Binh Package Tour 5D4N: Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay

Ha Noi - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Package Tours 5 Days 4 Nights

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley (L,D)

7:00-7h30: Pickup at your hotel in the Old Quarter

7:30 – 10:45 : On the way of the winding pass as silk. You will see be Living space of the Local Muong, Thai is interwoven between the Valley and the mountains along the way.

10:50 -11:30  : Stop at the top of Thung Khe Pass to admire the panorama of Mai Chau Valley especially you will feel interested when visiting the temporary local market where selling products of the Muong ethnic people at the top of the pass.

12:00   : Have lunch (vegetarian option is available)

14:30: Bicycle ride with your tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages.

17:00: Free time for cycling, walking, shopping

19:00: Enjoy the the dinner, you will have a chance to Enjoy traditional dishes prepared in the style of the native Thai  and watch the Thai’s traditional Dance show and drink traditional wine “ruou can”. (only applied for group more than 5 peoples)

Day 2: Mai Chau – Ha Noi ( B,L)

07:30 : Breakfast time

08:30 : Go with a local Thai tour guide, we will cycling for 2km before start the trek to visit more remote rural villages: Na Meo, Na Mo and Xam Pa villages to see the rice terraces and understand more about their culture and customs

12:00 : Back to the homestay, check-out and go for lunch

13:00: Free time for shopping and relaxing

15:30 : Get on the van/bus to drive back to Hanoi.

19:00 : Arrive in Hanoi Old quater. Drop you off at your hotel

Day 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh Tour - Hoa Lu - Trang An or Tam Coc - Mua Cave – Homestay (B, L)

07h30 - 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.

09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes on the way to Ninh Binh

10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history.

11h15 - 11h45: Join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing

12h00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.

13h15 - 13h30:

Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.

Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.

15h30: We continue to visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.

16:55 - 17:00: Get on the tourist bus/ or our car organized to transfer you to Homestay.

17:00 - 17:15: Arrival in Homestay. Free time and enjoy a night in Homestay in Ninh Binh.

Day 4: Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Tour - Overnight on Boat (B,L,D)

6:30 – 7:00: Our driver is coming to pick you up from Homestay in Ninh Binh Province, then transfer  from Ninh Binh to Halong Bay. It takes us about 4-hours driving (short break of 15 - 20 minutes on the way)

11:45: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor.

12:15: After taken to the cruise, you will be checked-in. While enjoying welcome drinks, you will be introduced the itinerary and safety briefing by Cruise Manager

13:00: You will have time to savor  your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- Cock and Finger Islet.

14:30 – 16:00: The group is transported to Luon Cave via boat. By kayak or bamboo boat, you may explore this location's uniqueness (optional)

16:00 – 17:00: Hike to the top of Ti Top Island for stunning panoramic views of the Bay. After your hike, go for a refreshing swim in Halong Bay’s emerald waters or sip from a coconut in the shade.

17:30 – 19:00: Back on board, you can enjoy sunset party with HAPPY HOUR  – buy 2 get 1 free on drinks at Bar or Sundeck.

19:15: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner.

20:30: Free time for relaxing on the cruise

DAY 5: Ha Long Bay – Tuan Chau Harbor- Ha Noi (B,L )

06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.

07:00 – 07:30: Light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

07:30 – 08:30: Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites.

08:30 – 09:30: Back on board, you settle  your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island

09:45 – 10:45: Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.

10:45 – 11:00: Disembark at Tuan Chau Marina, return to Hanoi.

19:30 : Arrive in Hanoi Old quater. Drop you off at your hotel

NOTES

• The order of itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions or the reasonable arrangement of our guides
• The trip schedule and places may also change depending on your preferences. For more details, please contact us.

CHILDEN’S POLICY

• From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents  (Surcharged 30 usd/seat if request a private seat for child from 1-4 years old)
• From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
• From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults