Best-Selling 2-Day Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Hanoi - Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave⌄

   07:20 - 08:00: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by a limousine shuttle. Along the way, we will take a break for about 15 minutes.

   10:00 - 10:30: Discover the ancient capital Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam, dating back to the 10th century. Explore the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Then, enjoy a bike ride through picturesque villages to experience authentic rural life. or 10:00 - 10:30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex : Explore Vietnam's largest Buddhist complex and a must-see cultural site. This impressive site combines ancient charm with modern grandeur, featuring majestic temples, giant Buddha statues, and Asia's longest Arhat Corridor. Admire the imposing 10-meter-high bronze Buddha statue and explore the peaceful courtyards surrounded by limestone mountains.

   12:00 - 12:30: Vietnamese Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring a wide variety of local dishes, including vegetarian options.

   13:30: Trang An Boat Tour - Cruise crystal-clear rivers aboard a traditional sampan (4 people per boat), gliding gently through mystical caves and beneath limestone arches covered in greenery. Trang An is nicknamed "Ha Long Bay on Earth" and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   4:00 PM: Hike to the peak of Mua Cave - one of the most spectacular panoramic viewpoints of the Tam Coc Valley and the surrounding limestone mountains. Mua Cave is also a popular destination for tourists.

   Return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Thank you for your participation.

   Meals: Lunch

2. 2Ha Noi Old Quarter - Ha Long 5 Star Cruise day Tour - Hanoi Old Quarter⌄

   Start your Halong Bay adventure with convenient hotel pickup in Hanoi between 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM. Travel comfortably in a modern Limousine or Shuttle Bus along the new expressway, accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Tuan Chau Island in Halong City, with a short rest stop along the way. This smooth and direct transfer ensures a stress-free beginning to your 5-star Halong Bay day cruise, complete with a buffet lunch and sunset party.

   11:30 -12:00 : Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor, boarding luxury day Cruise

   From Tuan Chau Harbor, your 5-star Halong Bay day cruise begins as the boat sets sail through the breathtaking emerald waters of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a warm welcome onboard and a brief safety introduction, enjoy a buffet lunch featuring a variety of delicious Vietnamese dishes. Your first activity is at Luon Cave, where you can choose between kayaking or bamboo boat rowing through a serene lagoon surrounded by limestone cliffs—or simply relax on the sundeck and take in the scenery. Next, explore the magnificent Amazing Cave (Sung Sot Cave), famous for its massive chambers and stunning stalactites. Continue to Ti Top Island, where you can swim at the sandy beach or hike up to the mountain peak for a panoramic view of Halong Bay. Before returning to the harbor, unwind with a fun group sunset party featuring cake, fresh fruit, and a glass of red wine while watching the bay glow in the late afternoon light.

   Discovered by the French in 1901 and named “La Grotte des Surprises,” Sung Sot Cave is the largest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay. Famous for its majestic chambers and unique rock formations, it’s a must-visit highlight on any Halong Bay cruise.

   Located in the heart of Halong Bay, Ti Top Island is one of the best spots for swimming and hiking. Just 7–8km southeast of the bay center, it offers a beautiful sandy beach and a panoramic viewpoint perfect for photos.

   The boat will cruise back to Tuan Chau Marina between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. For customers booking the tour from Halong, the trip concludes upon arrival at Tuan Chau Harbor.

   For cusstomer book tour from Hanoi will get on Transfer again back to Hanoi and drop off you at Hotel between 20h30 PM to 20h45 PM.

   Meals: Lunch