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Limestone and Sampan – Join In

  • Destination

    Vietnam

  • Trip duration

    4 days, 3 nights

  • Min/Max travelers

    Min. 1 - Max 15 people - the price is per person sharing a twin room and travelling in a group of 6 people

  • Transport

    Mini-coach/Bike/Boat

  • Accommodation

    Home-stay/Hotel/Boat in Standard Category

You will stay at a local house, sharing the lifestyle with the host family. Continuing to Ninh Binh, you will visit the ancient capital Hoa Lu and row a sampan beneath the beautiful limestone landscape

You will not miss Ha Long Bay with a relaxing cruise on a traditional junk, where you will pass an overnight on a luxury boat with expert staff, enthusiastic in showing you the outstanding natural beauty of the area

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Day 1

HANOI – MAI HICH

In the morning, depart from Hanoi for Mai Hich. Mai Hich is located in the beautiful northwest mountain area, approximately 4 hours drive from Hanoi.

Arrive at Mai Hich and be welcomed by the host family, dressed in traditional costumes. Enjoy lunch made from local products.

In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk in the countryside along vegetable gardens, ponds, and rice terraces. Experience the daily life of the Thai ethnic people with farming activities. Take a guided cycling tour through the field of the mountainous atmosphere.

Dinner in the village.

Accommodation

Food

-/L/D

Accommodation

Home-stay

Day 2

MAI HICH – NINH BINH

Dawn in the pristine northwestern mountains and fresh air early in the morning welcome you! Bid farewell to the family, the village and proceed to Ninh Binh.

Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam with the iconic temples of King Dinh and King Le. In the afternoon, drive to Thung Nang for a scenic sampan ride in the middle of the limestone landscape.

Dinner at own account.

Accommodation

Food

B/-/-

Accommodation

Van Long Garden

Day 3

NINH BINH – HA LONG

Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Ha Long. Upon arrival in Ha Long Bay board your boat for an unforgettable cruise. Welcome lunch on board.

Cruise in Ha Long bay visiting some islands and caves. There is the possibility of swimming or kayaking (upon request) around tiny beaches. Late in the afternoon, admire the sunset over the bay or participate in a cooking demonstration or have fun on the bar deck with the happy hour.

Enjoy dinner on board. Night fishing is on offer.

Accommodation

Food

B/L/D

Accommodation

An Nam Junk (boat)

Day 4

HALONG – HANOI

Breakfast on board.

Continue cruising the bay visiting some other places. Have a brunch before disembarkation.

Arrive at Halong pier then transfer back to Hanoi.

End of the services

Food

B/L/-

MAI HICH

Home-stay in the village

Please note accommodation and restaurants are often basic

NINH BINH

Van Long Garden Resort

This property is located in a tranquil reserve popular with bird-watchers thanks to its reedy wetland. Among the bird species that have been spotted here are the rare black-faced spoonbill, cotton pygmy goose, and white-browed crake

HA LONG BAY

Indochina Sails Junk

Boat selection depends on the number of people traveling. All boats have superior quality amenities, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff from different parts of Vietnam, and the company has many years of experience in sailing in the Ha Long Bay

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