Swan Cruises: 2 Days Explore Bai Tu Long Bay (Less Tourist Area)

From $299 • 2 days • Authentic Sapa Travel • Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Vietnam • Meet on location or pickup • Free until 2 days before

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Why we love it?

The Swan Cruises: 2 Days Explore Bai Tu Long Bay offers travelers a chance to experience the serene beauty of Vietnam's less touristy areas. This two-day tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a more tranquil alternative to the bustling Halong Bay. Participants will enjoy a well-rounded itinerary that includes visits to historical sites in Hoa Lu, a boat ride through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc, and exploration of Cuc Phuong National Park. With meals provided and a shuttle bus transfer from Hanoi, this tour combines comfort with an immersive experience in Vietnam's natural and cultural heritage.

Inclusions

Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Shuttle Bus Transfer Hanoi - Bai Tu Long & Return (TOUR FROM HANOI ONLY)
Enjoy a welcome drink onboard
DELUXE SEAVIEW or BALCONY SUITE CABINS ON CRUISE (Depend each option)
Meals on Boat as mentioned in itinenary
Entrance Fees & English Speaking Guide
Kayaking/Bamboo Boat, Cooking Class, Relaxing

Exclusions

Beverage, Personal Expense and Tips for Crews/Guide/Driver
Surcharge for New Year (31st Dec), Noel 24th Dec, Lunar Tet Holiday

Itinerary

Day 1 : Ha Noi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (L, D)

Day 1: Ha Noi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (L, D)

8h00 – 8h30: Our tourist bus pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter departure for Ninh Binh. It’s take more or less 2,5 hours from Ha Noi to Ninh Binh.

10h30 – 10h45: You will arrive Ninh Binh. Our english speaking tour guide will show you to visit Hoa Lu. Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam between 10th and 11th century. The area is one of ricefields broken by picturesque limestone mountains, the capital at Hoa Lu covered an area of 300ha (3.0km2), including both the Inner and Outer Citadels. It included defensive earthen walls, palaces, temples and shrines, and was surrounded and protected by mountains of limestone. Today, the ancient citadel to longer exists, and few vestiges of the 10th century remain. Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, their sons, and Queen Duong Van Nga.

11h50 – 12h00: Get on the bus go to local restaurant in Hoa Lu for having a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

12h50 – 13h00: Our tourist bus take you go to Tam Coc wharf for taking a sampan, go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (Three different caves).

14h50 – 15h00: Bike to visit traditional villages around Tam Coc area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break.

15h30 – 15h40: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river

16h45 – 17h00: Get on bus go to your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh. Check in your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh. Free time to relax or visit Ninh Binh city.

18h30 – 19h00: Dinner is service at the local restaurant. Free time to relax. Sleep at your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh.

Day 2 : Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong National Park (B, L)

Day 2: Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong National Park (B, L)

7h30 – 7h40: Breakfast is service at the restaurant, then free time to take a walk to visit local market in Tam Coc town.

10h20 – 10h30: Our tour guide and tourist bus pick you up at hotel in Ninh Binh to departure for Hoa Lu.

8h20 – 8h30: Checking out your hotel, put your luggages at keeping room.

8h45 – 9h00: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel for Cuc Phuong National Park is located in Ninh Binh province. This is Vietnam’s most famous park. Upon arrival, you will visit the Endangered Primates Rescued Centre, where the rare primates of Vietnam are reared and rescued. Having seen the primates, you can then start your trek through the dense, grass jungle valleys. You will stop to have a picnic lunch at the giant ancient tree with its 45 meter height and 1.5 meter diameter. You will then enjoy the beauty of the forest, fauna and wildlife.

15h10 – 15h20: Get on our tourist bus back to Tam Coc. Get back your luggages, free time to relax.

16h40 – 16h50: Get on your tourist bus back to Ha Noi.

19h20 – 19h30: Drop you off your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.

Please Note

Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Tickets provides direct entry
From Hanoi with Transfer Included : If guests stay in the Old quarter of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem district, send property the hotel address for picked-up at around 8h00 - 8h30 AM. If guests are in Hanoi, but out of the Old quarter, please come to Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel between 8:00 am to 8h30 am for pick up point.