6 Days Legend Halong Bay & Ninh Binh Package Tour

● 8.00-8.30 am: Pick up from the hotel in Old Quarter, and transfer to Ninh Binh
This morning, we head South of Hanoi for Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh province, the ancient capital between the 10th and the 11th centuries ruled by the Dinh and Le Dynasties. This small kingdom covered an area of merely 300 hectares, including both the Inner and Outer Citadels, but witnessed a violent secessionist movement against China’s Han Dynasty, and a time of much civil unrest.
● 10.30-11.00 am: Arrive at Ding, Le temples in Hoa Lu ancient capital
The end of the civil war in 968 was followed by the enthronement of Ding Bo Linh, marking the 12-year ruling of the Ding dynasty(968-980). It was then replaced by the Le dynasty ruling for 29 years before the capital was moved to Thang Long (Ha Noi now) by King Ly Thai To in 1010. Since then, Hoa Lu has become an ancient capital with lots of ancient temples and relic sites. The ground of the royal palace is now dedicated to the worship of Ding king and his successor Le King. These two temples were first built in the 11th century and reconstructed in 1696, 500m far from each other.
Right in front of the temple of King Dinh is Ma Yen mountain in horse-saddle shape, the top of which is home to the tomb of Ding king built from gray stone. After paying tribute to the king, you can zoom your eyes to enjoy the relics of Hoa Lu, alongside with the great view of various rice paddies and limestone karsts.
● 12:00 pm: Lunch break
A buffet lunch will be served in a local restaurant named Duc Tuan with authentic Vietnamese dishes. This local restaurant also offers a birdseye view over the Tam Coc river so that its guests will be able to enjoy the food and the great view at the same time.
● 1:30 pm: Tam Coc boat ride
After lunch, you take a row boat for an amazing 2-hour ride to Tam Coc(Three Caves), a flooded cave karst system. Guests are taken in a small boat with capacity for maximumly 4 passengers, and paddled in Ngo Dong river through 3 stunning low-ceiling caves , namely Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba). The rocks used to experience thousands of years of sea water flood and then get carved into a series of grottoes here. Along two sides of the river offers a spectacular view of limestone mountains together with scattered green rice fields which can be captured in May and June. This attraction truly deserves the nickname a terrestrial Halong Bay.
Optional activities: Enjoy a bicycle ride around after the boat trip to see Thai Vi temple and get a closer look at the locals here.
4:00 pm: Leave Tam Coc for Hanoi. Get back in the city center at around 6:30pm. Free time in Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch

● Halong Bay, Vietnam’s "Bay of Descending Dragons", is endowed with nearly 2000 stunning limestone islands and islets that come in all shapes and sizes, and various grottoes or lagoons. It catapulted to global fame following its recognition as a UNESCO natural world heritage in 1994. This must-see destination is so attractive that spending at least one night here might become one of your wonderful memories.
Leaving the bustling capital city behind, you are now escorted to Halong bay, one of the world heritage sites. The distance is roughly 200km, which is the reason why we need a mid-way rest to use the restroom and maybe refresh ourselves with a cup of coffee.

At the port, you will be transferred to the mainboat via a tender, and then cruise around the emerald green waters of Halong Bay. It seems beyond expectation to admire the beauty of vegetation-covered islets and limestone cliffs in this glamorous bay and enjoy a delicious lunch on the sundeck at the same time.
In the afternoon, you are provided with many off-boat outdoor activities namely caving, swimming, and kayaking which are totally optional because they can be replaced with just the relaxation on the boat or whatever you favor. Back to the cruise, there will be plenty of time for you to shower, enjoy snacks, take some drinks, or just chill out to view the sunset. At night, our Chef is supposed to show up to do a cooking demonstration of one of the most popular Vietnamese cuisines, before serving you a sumptuous dinner.
Meal: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner Hotel: Overnight on Cruise

● Start your day with a buffet-style breakfast, taking a sip of Vietnamese coffee and watching the sunrise in HaLong bay while the cruise is sailing again through thousands of limestone karsts, to reach the last stop for hiking to visit a cave or getting panoramic view of the bay
● Back on the cruise for check-out and lunch before disembarking in the marina. During your last few hours, just feel free to soak up the outstanding scenic beauty. Farewell HaLong Bay and drive back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi

Meal: Breakfast,Lunch

● You are free at leisure to explore Hanoi by your own expense.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meal: Breakfast

Your driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.
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Meal: Breakfast