The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings’ palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. back to Hanoi. O/n in Hanoi.

From Hanoi, at 8AM, head East to Halong Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as designated by UNESCO. The road will pass by the Red River delta with green paddyfields and rural villages, where hard-work farmers are busy with their farming jobs. Upon arrival in Halong, we’ll take a big boat to cruise the Bay to discover the magnificent beauty of this “Descending-dragon” bay, created by thousands odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch of fresh seafood on board, we can visit the Surprising Grotto, stop for swimming or kayaking, passing floating villages and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close distance. Evening attend activities on the boat or relax. O/n on the boat.

After breakfast, visit by boat to Luon Cave, a ring-shaped pool inside an island in Halong with absolutely tranquil landscape and emerald water. Back to the Wharf of Halong passing the most densely area with many islands that have been named like the Cock-Fighting Rock, Incense burner rock or Sea Dog Rock. Arrive at Halong Wharf & return to Hanoi. Free at your own leisure. O/n in Hanoi.

You are free until transfer to the airport for departure flight.