Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba – Ninh Binh – 3D2N With Unicharm CruiseItinerary Day 1: Cat Ba Island – Halong Bay – Anchor for overnight in Lan Ha Bay AM: Cruise to enjoy the spectacular seascapes of Halong Bay in the Unique route. 07:45 – 08:15 am: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for Hai Phong on the free-way AH 5B enjoying the landscape of rice field and rural villages of the Red River Delta. (1,5-2 hours). Enjoy driving on the longest sea-crossing bridge of Vietnam heading to Cat Ba Island. 25 minutes on the ferry to Cat Ba Island where you will feel the tour starting by green mangroves running along the mountain feet. Along the coastal road for amazing views to the bay and the valley shadowed paths through the National Park for more authentic Nature to the other side of the Park is Gia Luan dock where you can obtain a great view of Halong Bay. Here we will embark Unicharm Cruise. 12:30 pm: UniCharm crew warmly welcome you on board. Visit the boat, check in the room and enjoy your first fresh lunch on the boat (We can cater Vegetarian or vegan food on your request). Lunching and cruising into the bay pass by Cap Bai Islet, Ngon Tay Island (Finger Islet), Sung Sot cave and Titop peak… (now we are in the middle of the World Heritage site of Halong Bay). Continue towards Lan Ha bay on the hidden route for different amazing sightseeing, pass by Dark and Light cave, Ao Ech lagoon (Frog Lagoon), Ba Trai Dao (three-peach beach), Hon Dua (the Stick Islet), Buddhist statue stone… Arrive in Lan Ha – the Biosphere reserved area of the World, is famous for its crystal water, around lagoons, tunnel grottoes, and the fisherman villages…and especially phosphorescence at night time. PM: Kayaking – Snorkeling to Open the Hidden Charm On each 2-seat kayak, our tour guide will lead you to paddle through narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages, we can visit and talk with the fisherman to get to learn more about the daily life on the sea. Paddle under a tunnel grotto to a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide sometimes). Here you can dip into the emerald waters. Swimming and Snorkeling to see Corals or you can also reach some secluded beaches for a while relaxing lying on sand…Enjoy the sunset on the bay. Back to the boat for “cooking class” (our tour guide will show you how to make some famous Vietnamese traditional dishes that you can easily demonstrate home for your family after this trip). Enjoy Dinner and overnight on the lovely peaceful bay once on your lifetime. Day 2: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai village – Halong Bay – Tam Coc AM: Biking to visit Viet Hai village. 07:00 am: Wake up among the smooth waves and karst mountains and fishing villages. Energize by some fresh fruits, smoothies, and cakes… 07:30 am: Tender ship to Cat Ba Island, reach Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai village. Riding 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 some local houses to get to know about the local people as well as their daily life of work or visit the island school… Afterward cycling back to UniCharm Cruise. Relaxing on board or swimming in the bay or breathing nature on the sundeck. 10:00 am: Start cruising pass by the fishing villages and thousands of limestone islands and islets, taking precious Uni pictures and meanwhile enjoying our tasteful brunch. 12:00 pm: Arrive back Gia Luan dock. PM: Driving back to Tam Coc – Overnight in a bungalow in Trang An rural village. 11h45 – 12:00 pm: Pack up and disembark – Pick up and drive 200 km to Ninh Binh – Trang An commune 16:30 – 17:00 pm: Arrival, check in the bungalow. Walking around or biking around to enjoy the rural tranquil atmosphere, visit and talk with the local people to get to know their everyday work and life. Dinner and enjoy a peaceful night in Trang An. Day 3: Trang An – Hoa Lu – Bich Dong – Tam Coc – Hanoi 07:30 am: Breakfast at the hotel. 08:00 am: Start our bicycle trip on the rural paths with several stopovers for: + 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 the country foundation of the Great Viet after being liberated from the thousand years of Chinese domination. + Visit Mua cave, the beautiful cave is still authentic and especially from the cave you will hike up on the constructed steps to the top of the mountain for a universal view of Tam Coc rural villages and canals – the water and mountain picture of Ninh Binh. + Visit Bich Dong (Jade Cave) with three ancient pagodas built on mountain cliff (the Lower, Middle and Upper pagoda). Lunch in a local restaurant PM: More highlight is a sampan rowing boat 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, 16:00 – 16:30 pm: We leave for Hanoi. 18:00 – 18:30 pm: Arrive back in Hanoi. Table Price Room Type Tour Price Uni-Balcony Superior + Trang An Bungalow Uni-Balcony Deluxe + Trang An Bungalow Charm Terrace + Trang An Bungalow Family Connecting (Group of 4 persons) + Trang An Bungalow Hot Summer Sale in May, Jun, Jul & Sep 323 USD 343 USD 365 USD 318 USD After 20% discount in 2019 345 USD 365 USD 391 USD 342 USD Inclusion – Package Tour & Transportation from/back Hanoi – Professional English Speaking Guide & Entrance fee – Biking, Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Trekking, Cooking class – Meals on board: Morning snack, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner – Welcome Drink, 2 bottles of water, Tea & Coffee for breakfast – On-board insurance – All taxes & service charges Exclusion – Beverage, tip & other personal expenses Things to bring: – Passport, ID – Sunblock scream – Sun glasses – Swimming wear Share This Post