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Grey stone dragon statue curled over a rocky ridge, facing a misty valley of karst mountains in warm sunset light
Kayakers in orange life jackets paddle a small boat through a narrow cave entrance on clear turquoise water
Cyclists riding bicycles along bright green rice fields on a guided tour, with tall mountains and trees in the background
Made-up guest room with wooden shutters, four-post headboard bed and framed artwork, opening to a garden view
Travellers in kayaks sweep across a calm lake toward towering limestone cliffs, with sun glare and mist in the distance
Group dinner in Hanoi at a restaurant table with diners and drinks, captured during a sightseeing tour
Grey stone dragon statue curled over a rocky ridge, facing a misty valley of karst mountains in warm sunset light
Kayakers in orange life jackets paddle a small boat through a narrow cave entrance on clear turquoise water
Cyclists riding bicycles along bright green rice fields on a guided tour, with tall mountains and trees in the background
Made-up guest room with wooden shutters, four-post headboard bed and framed artwork, opening to a garden view
Travellers in kayaks sweep across a calm lake toward towering limestone cliffs, with sun glare and mist in the distance
Group dinner in Hanoi at a restaurant table with diners and drinks, captured during a sightseeing tour
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Marble bathroom with a soaking tub and vanity, plus a window view of karst hills rising from the bay in Vietnam
Sunset cruise boat gliding through a calm karst waterway in Vietnam, with passengers on the deck between rocky cliffs
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3D2N Hanoi Getaway: Explore Ninh Binh and Halong Bay

Explore Ninh Binh & Halong Bay on a 3D2N Getaway from Hanoi
4.7
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Group size
Up to 18 guests
DURATION
3 days 2 nights
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 18 guests
The highlights of North Vietnam in 3D2N: Ninh Binh & Halong Bay
If you’re short on time but want to see the highlights sides of North Vietnam, this 3D2N trip does just that. Over the course of three days, you'll visit not one, but two UNESCO sites - Ninh Binh and Halong Bay.Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up in Hanoi, followed by a journey through the best of Ninh Binh. Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, hike up to Mua Cave for stunning views, cruise down the peaceful Tam Coc River and spend a night at a simple, cosy eco-lodge.Then, you'll head to Halong Bay for a relaxed cruise - where you'll kayak through Light and Dark Cave, do a cooking class onboard, and catch lovely sunset views of the bay.This is a really nice way to see Vietnam’s nature and culture in just a few days.What to ExpectDay 1: Explore Ninh Binh - wander the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, climb to the peak of Mua Cave, and drift through Tam Coc on a bamboo boatDay 2: Halong Bay Cruise - kayak or take a bamboo boat into Light and Dark Cave, join a Vietnamese cooking class, try squid fishing, and relax on deckDay 3: Kayak through the quieter Lan Ha Bay before heading back to HanoiTipsDinner on the first night in Ninh Binh is not included, so bring some Vietnamese Dong or be ready to find a local restaurant.Surcharges apply for holidays (April 30th, May 1st, September 2nd, Christmas, and New Year's).

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What You’ll be Doing

Day 1:

Explore Ninh Binh trip: Hoa Lu, Mua cave, ride bamboo boat, Clim on Peak Mua cave

Day 2:

Ninh Binh to Ha Long. Cruise, kayaking/bamboo boat, swimming, sunset, cooking class, dinner.

Day 3:

Tai chi/sunrise, Lan Ha Bay kayaking, brunch, return to Hanoi.
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What’s Included

Transfer round trip from Hanoi by shuttle bus
Meals
Tour guide
Entrance fees
Kayak
Cooking demonstration
1 night in ecolodge and 1 night on board
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Where You’ll Sleep

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Hotel Hanoi old quarter(Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Vietnam)
  • 07:30am

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

07:30AM on Day 1 - 03:00PM on Day 3

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund

What to Pack

  • Camera
  • Cash
  • Luggage standard to carry on shuttle bus
  • Original passport ( required for check in)
  • Personal wares: Sunglasses, Hát, sun scream, sport shoes, casual wears..
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Asia Fun Adventures offers up budget to luxury cruises in Halong Bay.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Basic English, Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 93%
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