Hanoi – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh 5 Days on Cruise
OVERVIEW | ITINERARY | HOTEL INFO | INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS | COST | CANCELLATION | NOTES |
ITINERARY
DAY WISE ITINERARY
Welcome to Hanoi – Vietnam!
The driver will be welcoming you at Noi Bai airport; it takes us 35 minutes driving to the center of Hanoi. Check in hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Check in time is 14:00.
Breakfast at hotel
7h30-08h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
9h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 centuries. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
13h00: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as the world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
15h30 – 16h00: Finish the boat trip back to Trang A Wharf and wait for driver come to pick up.
16h30: Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi. Drop you off at hotel. Free activities. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Breakfast at hotel
• 07:45 – 08:15: Pick up at your hotel and depart for Ha Long City.
12:30 – On arrival at the pier, you will board your Cruise and you are warmly welcomed by the professional and friendly crew.
• 13:00 – Check-in cabin and enjoy specially prepared lunch while cruising through most beautiful parts of the magical bay with thousands of amazing limestone islands emerging from emerald water. Sailing with Silversea Cruise in very tranquil route, exploring the exotic beauty of the legendary Bay, a feeling in paradise will come to you.
• 14:30 – Keep cruising to the most beautiful parts of Halong Bay. This is the best time to relax after lunch and enjoy your privacy, capturing stunning photos of the legendary bay.
• 15:30 – Small tender brings you to visit Titop island, hiking to the top of the island from where tourists can capture a panoramic view of Halong Bay.
• 16:30 – Kayaking & swimming
• 18:00 – Join the sunset party on the sundeck in a warm and romantic atmosphere, making friends with other members in the group, enjoy fresh local fruit, listening soft, light music.
• 19:00 – Enjoy the special dinner cooked by our professional chef.
• 20:30 – The moment you choose your own way to relax after dinner, listening to music, singing karaoke, relaxing on the sundeck, squid fishing available for entertainment during the night time.
• 06:00 – Take photos of sunrise, morning exercise with our Tai Chi master, a perfect healthy way to start a new day.
07:00 – Enjoy your breakfast, coffee, tea, fruits.
• 07:45 – Visit Surprising Cave – the most beautiful one in Halong Bay.
• 09:00 – Back to Silversea Cruise for check-out. Keep cruising towards Ha Long Bay, passing by hundreds of islands and islets with different shapes depending on your imagination.
• 10:00 – Cooking class opened right on the cruise.
• 11:00 – Farewell lunch served on the cruise before you arrive at harbor.
Shuttle bus will bring you back to Hanoi. Drop you off at your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi.
Breakfast at hotel, free time until transfer to airport for departure flight. End of services!
HOTEL INFO
Catalogue | Hanoi hotels | Halong cruises |
3*+4* | First Eden/ Moon View/ Hanoi Sky/ Pomihoa …. |
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3**+4* | Chacedony hotel, Manasi hotel, Hanoi Nostalgia Hotel & Spa… |
Calypso, Le Journey, Verdure Lotus, Majestic Elegance, La Pandora cruise… |
4* | The Q/ Authentic/ Thang Long Opera, Mina hotel, Hanoi Pearl, Hanoian hotel, L’heritage hotel…. |
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INCLUSION & EXCLUSIONS
Included services:
• Accommodation based on twin, double, or triple sharing room
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver for airport (hotel-airport)
• Group tours: Bana Hill tour (1 day), Hoi An Tour (included: English-speaking guide, transportation, entrance fee, local meal, water (1 bottle per person per tour)
Excluded services:
• International & Domestic flight tickets
• Compulsory Tipping for Guides and Drivers
• Evisa or Visa on arrival
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Surcharge for Tet Lunar New year holidays, Christmas, and New year’s Eve
COST
Catalogue | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | 6pax | Sing Sup |
3* |
337 |
323 |
315 |
306 |
298 | 144 |
3** |
355 |
341 |
334 |
324 |
316 | 161 |
4* |
388 |
374 |
367 |
357 |
349 | 195 |
EASY CANCELLATION
Cancellation of land tour
The Visa approval letter will be charged 100%, with no refund
Any cancellation at 30 Days prior to arrival date: No charge
Any cancellation between 29 and 21 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation between 20 and 15 Days prior to arrival date: 75% of tour fare charge
Any cancellation less than 15 Days : 100% of tour fare charge
All cancellation must be made in writing
CHILDREN POLICY:
• A child under 4 years old sharing a room with two (2) adults without an extra bed: Free of charge (no meal is provided)
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 5-under 8 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 80% of package cost
• Child under 11 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 95% of package cost
• Child 11 years old and older: 100% of adult cost
NOTES:
Vehicle use and working time of the tour guide: For sightseeing: From 08:00 to 06:00 or from 08:00 to 6:30. Please discuss with your guide about the time you want to start the sightseeing to avoid delay. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
Dinner time is 2.5 hours, from 07:00 to 09:30 p.m., including pick-up and drop-off from and to your hotel. Over time charge:
USD 30 per hours for guide and vehicle;
If you need more time for dinner, please inform us in advance to include the cost from the beginning.
Lunch and dinner are not included in the program; clients will have to manage themselves, and there is no guide or vehicle/driver escort for meals.
Your understanding and punctuality are really appreciated because our tour guide and driver also need to refresh and recharge their health to work well on the next few days.
above is just a quote. Confirmation is subject to availability at the time of booking. Odd flight times may attract transfers surcharges.
Remark:
*** Blackout dates (Public Holidays):
+ Lunar New Year: 22 Jan – 30 Jan
+ Independent Day: Apr 28 – 30
+ Labor Day: May 1–2
+ National Day: Sep 1 – 3
+ Christmas: Dec 24 – 26
+ New Year: Dec 27 – Jan 3
+ Surcharge for Public Holidays: please contact for details