Ninh Binh and cruise combo · Hanoi Old Quarter pickup
Three days from Hanoi: a day in Ninh Binh with the climb to the top of Mua Cave, a bike ride and a bamboo boat, a night in a hotel, then a night on a 5-star cruise in Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. Pick it to see both of the north's limestone landscapes without arranging a single bus yourself.
The first day is on land. A limousine collects you in the Hanoi Old Quarter and drives you south to Ninh Binh, the rice-field country of limestone peaks. With an English-speaking guide you ride a bike, take a bamboo boat and climb to the top of Mua Cave for the view over the valley. The Ninh Binh entrance fee is included. That night you sleep in a private hotel room.
On day 2 the limousine takes you from Ninh Binh to Ha Long, and you board a 5-star cruise for the second night. You sleep in a junior suite with a private balcony and bathtub, on the first floor, while the boat sails Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay. On board: a welcome drink, kayaking, a cooking class, tai chi and the sunset party. On day 3 a shuttle bus brings you back to the Old Quarter.
The tour starts from $220, and the listing says all taxes and insurance are included. Every transfer is in the price too, with 6 meals (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner), the guides and the activities. Dinner on the first night in Ninh Binh and drinks are not. Vegan, vegetarian and allergy diets are catered for. Our tip: wear proper shoes for Mua Cave. The view from the top is the reason people climb.
A limousine from the Hanoi Old Quarter. The exact pickup time is reconfirmed the day before.
A guided day in Ninh Binh: a bike ride, a bamboo boat and the climb to the top of Mua Cave.
A private hotel room. Dinner tonight is at your own cost.
From Ninh Binh to Ha Long, a welcome drink on board and your junior suite with balcony and bathtub.
Kayaking, a cooking class, tai chi and the sunset party, with your meals on board.
The shuttle bus from Ha Long to the Hanoi Old Quarter.
★★★★★Communication with the agency and guides was seamless, they were also helpful with extra requests. The day trip to Ninh Binh was well organised and adjusted to your needs, you could always choose to participate in an activity or just relax. Our arranged accommodation for Ninh Binh was in a nice hotel in a great location. The cruise ship was also excellent with great food variety, comfortable and clean rooms, and entertaining special activities, also flexible. [...]
★★★★★We highly recommend this tour!. We did the 3 day / 2 night tour. Ninh binh hotel, tours and transfer were excellent and exceeded expectations. Lan Ha Bay cruise was exceptional. Everything from the comfortable transfers to the seamless transition into the boat. The accommodation on the boat was AMAZING! [...]
★★★★★Amazing tour! Cruise was wonderful. Special thanks to crew on the cruise, who organized Birthday surprise for my mum! It was very kind and special! Wonderful trip!
★★★★★So glad I booked this trip as part of my travels. From start to finish everything was excellent. We were just going to do the cruise on Ha Long Bay only but added an extra night to Ninh Binh. So glad I did now. [...]
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Yes. A limousine takes you from the Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh and on to Ha Long, and a shuttle bus brings you back to the Old Quarter. Airport transfers are available on request for an extra fee.
Only in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Booking is confirmed within 24 hours, and the exact pickup time is reconfirmed 1 day before you travel, per the listing.
Cabins are private and take up to 3 guests, so 4 guests need 2 cabins. Children share the existing beds.
Six: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner. The one meal you pay for is dinner on the first night in Ninh Binh.
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Ninh Binh by land and a night on a cruise in Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay, transfers included.
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