Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay Cruise Experience

Morning Activities:

Depart from Hanoi at 8:00. Once 2,5-hour drive, then you arrive at Tam Coc Tourist Spot. This afternoon, you’ll visit Tam Coc -“Three Caves” by sampan boat. A villager will row you along a little river which pops in between sheer limestone hills.

The ride takes you through 3 distinct tunnel-like caves. This lasts almost 2 hours. Following the amazing boat ride, the vehicle will transfer you to Xuan Ang Ngoai Village in which you’ll take a brief hike on farm path to a restaurant at a hidden valley.

Afternoon & evening activities:

After lunch and rest, continue on hiking to enjoy the landscape of mountains, farms and villages. Finish the day with 500 measures up to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain at Mua cave. From the top, you’re able to enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view within the karst region. In case the weather is nice enough, the guide will time it nicely for you to enjoy the sunset from the top. Then back to the hotels for Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Approx. 5km hiking/ 2 hour boat riding

Morning activities:

Today, we take an early departure from the resort (8.00) to catch up with 3 hour drive.

12:00 Embark the Luxury Era cruise with friendly greetings by the crews and enjoy the welcome beverage.

Afternoon activities:

• Welcome aboard and greeted with a complimentary drink. Our Crew will conduct a compulsory safety procedures session and then you are free to check into your cabin and freshen up. Take some time to have a look around the vessel or watch the magical landscape go by.
• Next you have a special lunch of fresh seafood and an assortment of appetizing favorites on board. The cruise set sails to Lan Ha Bay and pass through Da Chong where you can see a lighthouse built by the French over 100 years ago.
• After that when the cruise entries through Cua Van area to Lan Ha Bay (as part of Halong Bay), this area is surrounding of a lot extraordinary limestone karst landscapes. Here you start the journey to explore Ba Trai Dao beach, kayaking to immersed in the crystal clear waters of the bay and/or enjoy swimming.
• You return the main boat at 17:00, and cruising to a place for staying overnight
• Happy hour with special drink menu. With program BY ONE GET ONE FREE!!!!

Evening activities:

• Join cooking demonstration is a great way to learn how to prepare Vietnamese delicious cuisines. Enjoy special Signature Dinner in restaurant on board.
• The rest is your free time to relax with an exotic cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. The bar has a wide range or wines, beers and liquors for choice to enjoy the bay in the evening.
• You can order a Spa service or take any activities on boat cruise such as watching documentary movies, squid fishing or simply relax on sundeck under the cover of a star filled sky.

Morning activities:

• Wake up early and enjoy sunrise on the bay. Attend a Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck. You will be fascinated by the exquisiteness in the early hours as you enjoy a coffee, tea.
• Have a buffet breakfast with best local coffee brand and freshly fruit juices at restaurant.
• Next you will be transferred on Era Day Boat to head to Viet Hai Village. Here you will take the bicycle trip along the village path and go through rain forests and dark tunnel. More chance to enjoy stunning scenery of rice fields on the way. Have a relax at the village to get more enjoyment.
• After that you will visit an ancient local house, made from straw, mud, bamboo, etc and see the local life on a valley of local people. Optional electric car service is available (at an extra cost). Have lunch with Signature set menu on our day boat.

Afternoon activities:

• Continue your trip to visit Bai Tu Long Bay, free kayaking and swimming at Ba Ham Lake area situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. (if the weather permit)
• Then back the main Era Cruise and take some time to freshen up or just relax at your leisure while the cruise for the overnight area. Witness the brilliant sunsets over the sea.
• Enjoy Happy Hour “Buy one get one free ” at bar.

Evening activities:

• Enjoy cooking demonstration to discover our Vietnamese cuisine of traditional spring rolls. And then have a special dinner on board.
• Evening is yours free time to relax on board to enjoy whatever you please or watch a selection of films available. A selection of board games for your entertainment. Our bar is always open and is an ideal place to meet new people and share stories about your adventures.

Morning activities:

• Enjoy a sunrise on Lan Ha Bay. Have a Tai Chi lesson on the top deck. Have a morning cup of tea, coffee or juice on board for morning and watch the never ending miraculous scenery unfold before you.
• Light breakfast will be served in our restaurant (pastries, tea, coffee)
• Then you will visit Dark & Bright cave and islets by local rowing boats which is a wild and mysterious beauty in the middle of the World Heritage. Back to our main board afterwards.
• Check out of your cabin as we draw closer to the mainland. After a final early brunch and a last goodbye from our crew at 11:30. Get on the tender and head back to the wharf at noon time

Afternoon activities:

Our driver pick up at Hai Phong then transfer you to Hanoi. Your trip will be arrive Hanoi around 17:00