Cultural & Nature Escape: Ha Long, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau & Pu Luong in 5 Days

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language: English

Duration: 4 nights
Language: English

Overview

Experience a 5-day Northern Vietnam tour to Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, and Pu Luong. This Vietnam travel itinerary combines stunning landscapes, cultural villages, and authentic adventures for an unforgettable journey.

What’s Included

4 nights of accommodation at the hotel with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation as per itinerary
All entrance fees of sightseeing places
English speaking guide
Bottle of mineral water (2 bottles /pax /day tour)

Additional Information

4 nights of accommodation at the hotel with daily breakfast
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation as per itinerary
All entrance fees of sightseeing places
English speaking guide
Bottle of mineral water (2 bottles /pax /day tour)

Itinerary

Day 01: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay - Dark & Bright Cave (L,D)

08:00- 08:30: Limousine will pick you up from hotel in Hanoi, depart to Halong Bay

11:30 – 12:00: Guests gather for check-in at the waiting lounge. While waiting for the transfer order, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and listen to a short briefing before boarding the cruise.

12:15 – 12:30: Transfer by tender or speedboat to the cruise ship anchored in the peaceful Lan Ha Bay area. Upon boarding, you will receive a warm welcome from our crew, enjoy a welcome drink, and attend a safety briefing by the cruise manager before checking into your cabin.

13:00: Savor a delightful lunch at the onboard restaurant, featuring distinctive culinary flavors. As you dine, the cruise gently sails past beautiful sites such as Elephant Leg Islet, Tra Bau Fishing Village, and countless uniquely shaped limestone karsts.

15:30: The cruise arrives at the Dark & Bright Cave area. You may choose between kayaking through the majestic natural scenery or enjoying a bamboo boat ride rowed by local people. Afterwards, you are free to swim in the emerald waters of Lan Ha Bay (weather permitting).

17:30: Return to the cruise to relax on the sundeck, admire the sunset, enjoy the “Happy Hour” promotion, or join a fun cooking class with our chef.

19:00: Indulge in a set-menu dinner at the restaurant. After dinner, you are free to relax or take part in evening activities such as squid fishing, watching a movie or enjoying spa treatments (additional charges apply)

Overnight on Cruise from 4-5-6 stars

Day 02: Trung Trang Cave - Lan Ha Bay - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh (B,L)

06:00: Wake up to the fresh air and poetic scenery of Lan Ha Bay. Join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck to ener-gize your new day.

06:45: A light breakfast is served at the restaurant.

07:30: Continue the journey with a visit to Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island – the second-largest island in Vietnam. Besides its impressive stalactites and stalagmites, Trung Trang Cave also harbors a mysterious, unique ecological system in the darkness.

09:30: Return to the cruise for a short rest and proceed to check-out.

09:45: Enjoy a buffet brunch as the cruise slowly heads back to the pier.

11:00: Take in the last views of the bay before disembarking. The crew bids farewell, marking the end of your memorable journey. Get a limousine, depart to Ninh Binh

15:30-16:00: Drop you off at hotel in Ninh Binh

Overnight at hotel Ninh Binh from 3 -4-5 stars

Day 03: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave (B,L)

08:30: After breakfast, a guide meet you and start the trip to explore Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave.

09:00: First to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 –“Skull Island”.

12:30: It is time for a buffet lunch to enjoy local specialties in the private area restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available. Then, to Hoa Lu where is the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Here, you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

14:30: It’s time you get on the bicycle to ride around the local village and discover how amazing life of the local people here.

15:00: Your next destination is Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam. From the foot of the mountain, you can climb 500 steps to reach the mountain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of the city and Tam Coc below.

16:10: The driver will pick you up to hotel for relax.

Overnight at Ninh Binh

Day 04: Ninh Binh - Mai Chau (B,L)

07:30 -08:00: After breakfast, limousine picks you up from Ninh Binh to Mai Chau

11:30: Have lunch (vegetarian available) and check in room for relax

14:00: Bicycle ride with your tour guide, see farmers working in fields, locals weaving scarves and visit surrounding peaceful villages

17:00: Free time for cycling, walking, shopping

19:00: Enjoy the the dinner, you will have a chance to Enjoy traditional dishes prepared in the style of the native Thai and watch the Thai’s traditional Dance show and drink traditional wine “ruou can”. (only applied for group more than 5 peoples)

Overnight at Mai Chau

Day 05: Mai Chau - Pu Luong (B,L)

08:30: After breakfast, drive 35km to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, we will stop on the way to see chopsticks factories and take photos sometimes.

12:00: Arrive to Pu Luong Nature reserve, we will take a short break for 10 minutes before starting to do trekking and explore the beautiful scenery of the mountains and stunning rice terraces

13:00: Enjoy Lunch in the village and rest before we restart trekking then drive back to Mai Chau

14:30: Get on the van/bus to drive back to Hanoi

19:00: Arrive in Hanoi Old quater. Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi . The end trip !

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cancellation policies and how can I change my booking?

30 – 16 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge 11-15 days prior to airrival date: 20% 10 – 6 days prior to arrival date: 50% 5 days prior to arrival date: 100 %

Any policies are in place for children?

Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows: For infant (0 - 2 years old): FREE. 03 - 08 years old: 85% adult rate. Child from 9 years old and above will pay as adult.

What are the payment terms for booking a trip with Azotar Travel?

To book a trip with Azotar Travel, you will need to pay a 30% deposit. Final payment is required no later than 7 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.