Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – Pu Luong – Mai Chau tour is the perfect combination between three beautiful places in Vietnam.
07.30 – 8:00: Our shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi.
12.00: Arrival in our office at Halong International Cruise Port, you will have a bit time to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration. Transfer by tender to the cruise.
12.30: Embarkation on the cruise. Enjoy welcome drinks and spend a couple minutes listening to the tour guide’s briefing before discovering the boat.
13.00: Delicious Vietnamese lunch will be served while you’re leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrival in kayaking area – Cap La Island. Enjoy canoeing amongst the karst and breathtaking nature as well as swimming and relaxing on a natural beach. You can also explore the area by taking the tender boat. Towels and waterproof bags will be provided. The cruise will stop in the anchorage area.
17.00: Back to the boat and relax.
18.00: Sunset party with music and happy hour. The chef will join the party
and demonstrate how to transform vegetables into flowers.
19.00: Sumptuous dinner onboard.
20.30: Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or
gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
06.00: Start your day with a Tai Chi session on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape. Coffee will be available around 06:30
07.00: Breakfast will be served as a buffet, familiar to your stomach to fulfill your strength and ready for another day.
07.30: Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave.
08.30: Return to the cruise. You should have enough time to pack your
luggage and have a shower.
09.15: Check-out. Heavy luggage in the corridor. Key on the door.
9.45: Prepare a simple Vietnamese dish – fresh spring rolls – with a
detailed explanation by the guide.
10.15: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese brunch on the boat.
11-10.45 – 11.30: Payment and debarkation. Return to the Port and wait for the shuttle bus.
12.00: Our bus will take you to Ninh Binh.
Arrival at the lodge and free time to relax around the pool or on the terrace to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.Overnight at Trang An Legend.
*Note: The itinerary is subject to change due to the weather, tide level, and operating conditions without prior notice.
Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Back to the X century, the ancient Vietnamese capital was the place of the emperors of the dynasty of Dinh, Tien Le and Ly. Travel out of time on this spectacular site.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is not only a valuable relic
site but also a remarkable tourist attraction, offering tourists the chance to appreciate both stunning historical scenery and unique architectural values of a bygone era.
It will be time for a relaxing tour in the UNESCO site of Trang An. You will enjoy a boat tour in the wonderful landscape in between karst pics covered by jungle, passing through a cave and watching temples. It is a world apart and a unique destination in Vietnam.
A relaxing and serene boat trip with the most amazingly beautiful views and rich in history with perfectly preserved architecture. Free
time before dinner and overnight in the lodge.
Breakfast at the Retreat.
(8:00am) Board the car to reach the beautiful Pu Luong Reserve and stop at Pu Luong Eco Garden to drop your bags and have lunch before starting the exciting day.
Then start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by a small alley
nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions). Back to the Retreat to relax in your room or enjoy swimming at the infinity pool.
7:30 – Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Board the car to reach the beautiful Pu Luong Reserve and stop at Pu Luong Eco Garden to drop your bags before starting the exciting day. You will board the van to reach the starting point of the trek. On Thursday and Sunday, you will have a stop at the local Pho Doan market.
You will then be dropped at the starting point. The trek will pass through a small dirt path, passing by an isolated hamlet and through the jungle. You will arrive at the higher part of Hieu village contemplating some stunning views. While going down to reach the waterfall, you will see some local houses. Free time to
enjoy the waterfall (swimming and water hiking depending on season). Time to join the local house for a Garden to Table Lunch at the homestay of ethnic minority people.
In the afternoon, board the car to reach the starting point of the afternoon trekking. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham river. You will pass through Ba village and see old traditional houses.
After that, you will admire the ingenious agriculture
system of the Thai ethnic minority, the bamboo
waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the water
wheels in Pu Luong are amongst the most impressive in
Vietnam. The day will end by a relaxing and tranquil
bamboo boat ride. Adapted for tourism, the boat is kept in
use by locals to navigate and visit other houses or to go to the fields. Back to the Retreat to relax in your room or enjoy swimming at the infinity pool.
Pick up the guests at hotel in Pu Luong and start the trip to Mai Chau. Free time before dinner and overnight in the homestay.
Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Start the cycling tour to discover the beautiful Mai Chau valley. You will pass through fields and villages and get the opportunity to discover more about the unique cultural activities of the White Thai ethnic group. Take a break to visit brocade production facilities made by locals. You are welcome to visit the shops and to buy souvenirs from this unique place.
have lunch in the traditional house on stilts with specialties of the Northwest mountains. Take a small rest to relax by the pool or a quick walk in the narrow alleys to admire the local life. Then get on the bus and return to Hanoi.
| Price | Pax |
| 805$ | 1 pax |
| 535$ | 2 pax - 8 pax |
