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DAY 1: SAPA – NINH BINH
Transfer to the bus station for the road to Ninh Binh (about 7 minutes drive) by sleeper bus with departure at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 4:45 p.m. of your choice
Arrival in Ninh Binh then transfer to the hotel for rest
Lunch and dinner free
Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.
DAY 2: NINH BINH
Breakfast
Ninh Binh : The terrestrial Halong Bay is known for the famous Tam Coc caves. This wonderful landscape, where beautiful scenes from the film Indochina were filmed, is located some 8 km south of Ninh Binh, an ordinary medium-sized town where most of the hotels are located. More beautiful and much less touristy than Tam Coc, the Trang An caves are a little-known gem, and a visit to them will certainly be one of the most memorable moments of your stay in Vietnam. 10 km north of Ninh Binh, the city of Hoa Lu, located in the opposite direction to Tam Coc, was the capital of Tonkin for about forty years, around the year 1000. Today the city of Hoa Lu has no interest in itself, but the surrounding countryside is definitely worth a visit.
Excursion to the Trang An site : boarding flat-bottomed boats for a ride through the rice fields at the Thung Nang site. This magnificent site is also called the “Ha Long Bay on land” because of its relief with many limestone hills covered with lush vegetation and a succession of natural cirques. In 2014 the Trang An site was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Free lunch
The “Thung Chim” bird garden: With a total area of 34 ha, the bird garden is part of the Tam Coc-Bich Dong tourist site. You can get there by taking a boat trip in the submerged forest to discover the life of wild animals and especially birds, especially eagles... This is a new kind of ecotourism including farm, fruit gardens, Particularly interesting, it will leave an unforgettable memory to its visitors who, in addition, can taste local specialties in houses on stilts
The ancient town of Hoa Lu: This work is inspired by the traditional culture of Dai Viet in the 10th century. Its aims are to recreate and restore the beauty of ancient architecture and culture. Visitors will be able to see famous traditional products from long-standing craft villages such as Ninh Van Fine Arts Stone Village, Bo Bat Pottery Village, Van Lam Embroidery, Bodhi Leaf Paintings, Dong Ho Painting Village, Y Yen Lacquerware, etc. You will stay there until the evening to see
his illuminations.
Free dinner
Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh.
DAY 3: NINH BINH
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the pier of Tam Coc, which means 3 caves, for one Rowing boat trip on the Ngo Dong River. The cruise will last about 2 hours and you will visit 3 fabulous caves. You will sail in an aquatic landscape punctuated by immense sugar loaves. This magnificent site is also called the "terrestrial Ha Long Bay" because of its relief with numerous limestone hills covered with lush vegetation and a succession of natural cirques.
Cycling from Tam Coc Pier to Bich Dong Pagoda (+/-2km). The walk takes you through the Ninh Binh countryside, in a quiet and beautiful setting with trees on the roadsides, ducks swimming on the rivers, buffaloes in the rice fields.
Visit the Jade Pagodas (Bich Dong) located on the side of a mountain
Free lunch
Cave of Dance (Hang Mua) : In the distance, you can see the white steps zigzagging from the foot to the peak of the Hang Mua Vietnam mountain where the pagoda of the same name and its belvedere are perched. Be careful, a climb of 450 steps awaits you! But your efforts will be largely rewarded, at the top the spectacle is breathtaking. A magnificent panoramic view of the entire Tam Coc sector is offered to you: on one side its forest of limestone peaks crossed by the Ngo Dong River, on the other, its infinite carpet of rice fields.
Free dinner
Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh
DAY 4: NINH BINH
Breakfast at the hotel
Free day (without guide or driver).
Lunch and dinner free
Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh
Night on board the junk
DAY 5: NINH BINH – LAN HA BAY
Breakfast at the hotel.
Around 8:00 a.m., Departure by road from LAN HA Bay for a memorable cruise to Ha Long Bay
Lan Ha Bay, Considered the “little sister” of Halong Bay and above all less touristy, it offers one of the most beautiful maritime landscapes in the world..
Welcome aboard the cruise, refresh yourself with our welcome drink while the cruise manager briefs you on the cruise program, activities and safety on board.
The ship begins to sail towards Lan Ha Bay.
1:00 p.m.: The cruise departs to explore Lan Ha Bay. You will enjoy a meal that highlights the distinctive taste of Vietnamese cuisine.
3:30 p.m.: You will arrive at Dark Cave (Hang Toi) and to the Light Cave (Hang Sang)- one of the best attractions in Lan Ha Bay, known for its pristine and peaceful beauty.
Explore the region by small local boat or kayak. You can then swim in the cool emerald water of the bay..
5:30 pm: Return to the junk and enjoy the sunset over the bay while taking advantage of the special "Happy Hour". You can also join our chef to learn how to make traditional spring rolls..
19:00: Dine on the terrace or at the restaurant, located on the second floor. You will have the chance to enjoy meals produced from fresh, premium ingredients in a distinctive fusion style that fuses the essence of traditional Vietnamese cuisine with the innovative influences of modern cuisine..
After dinner, fun squid fishing is offered or you can indulge in a spa (additional cost):
Night on board the junk
DAY 6: LAN HA BAY – HA NOI
06:00: Enjoy the fresh bay air with a cup of tea or coffee or with a Tai Chi session.
06:45: Enjoy a light breakfast
07:30: visit of the Cat Ba World Biosphere. It will take you about 30 minutes to transfer to Trung Trang, one of the most impressive caves on Cat Ba Island.
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09:30: Return to the main ship to prepare and drop off your belongings outside your cabin. Crew members will help you carry your luggage.
09:45: Brunch is served in the restaurant while the boat gradually returns to port.
11:00: Return to Tuan Chau marina by speedboat and end of the cruise.
Important note: the program of this 2-day cruise may change depending on the junk that will be chosen. The final version of the program will be communicated to you upon registration.
Return to Ha Noi by mini bus (with other cruise passengers).
Transfer to Ha Noi airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (at your own expense)
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Free dinner
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