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2-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise and Ninh Binh UNESCO Tour

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Activity provider: DGB - INDOCHINATODAYTRAVEL
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2-day tour in Ha Long Bay, including Full Day Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island - Luon and Full Day Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave. Run by DGB - INDOCHINATODAYTRAVEL, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 2 days
  • Full Day Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island - Luon Cave
  • Full Day Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave
  • Transfer during the trip with pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area
  • Limousine Bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • Modern bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned vehicle

2-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise and Ninh Binh UNESCO Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $147.39 per person
Duration2 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-day experience in Ha Long. It is run by DGB - INDOCHINATODAYTRAVEL, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Full Day Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island - Luon, Full Day Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave, Transfer during the trip with pickup and drop off in Hanoi, Limousine Bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Modern bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned. It does not cover Hotel in Hanoi, Drinks and other meals and Surcharge for Lunar New Year, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Ha Long Bay. DGB - INDOCHINATODAYTRAVEL confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with DGB - INDOCHINATODAYTRAVEL before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Full Day Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island - Luon Cave
  • Full Day Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave
  • Transfer during the trip with pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area
  • Limousine Bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • Modern bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Electric car in the Bai Dinh pagoda
  • English-speaking local guide for Halong Bay and Ninh Binh
  • All entrance fees
  • Boat trip at the Trang An Grotto
  • Boat trip in Halong bay
  • Kayaking/bamboo boat in Halong
  • Ha Long Bay Sunset Party

Excludes

  • Hotel in Hanoi
  • Drinks and other meals, tips
  • Surcharge for Lunar New Year

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ha Long Bay. DGB - INDOCHINATODAYTRAVEL confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 57 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Phillip
July 22, 2026

Amazing day on this Ninh Binh tour. Our guide Duyen was excellent and very professional, she was amazing guide who made sure everything went well. Recommend this trip.

5
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Utkarsh
October 16, 2025

Tom was very helpful right from the start. He communicated everything in order to make our experience wonderful. I recommend everyone to book this for best experience.

5
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arvin
September 1, 2024

everyone where very professional and friendly.. best budget day tour ever

5
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Samuel
February 10, 2024

It was very interesting and informative, easy trip and very enjoyable

5
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Kakada
December 25, 2023

For those with limited amount of time and want to capture the beauty of Halong Bay and Ninh Binh, this is a great, jam packed itinerary for you to cross off your list. Our first guide Sunny for day 1, is super enthusiastic, informative and kept the humor going all day. It made the day fun and enjoyable. Our second guide Key for day 2, also did a good job and provided a lot of facts. All in all, a great experience. Transfers were on time, the guides were awesome and you get to see breathtaking and stunning views of Vietnam's beauty.

5
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Kim
November 5, 2023

Both days of the tour were great! Full of great activities and information from the tour guides. Our Ninh Binh tour was ran by Luca and our Ha Long tour was ran by Sunny. Both guys were great and kept the tour moving.

4
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Remo
March 10, 2025

The first day in Halong Bay felt like a massive Tourist rip off. There were too many people from multiple cruises, which caused long waiting lanes and reduced quality overall. Imagine all these „fail-flute“ reels on Instagram and Tiktok; that’s what it has been. Overall, I wouldn‘t recommend. I did it already in 2019 and it got worse. However, day 2 around Ninh Binh was way better. We good a super fun tour guide and had a great day. Even though it was cloudy, the activities were still great! We didn‘t feel pressured at all, even walked around other tourists. I totally would recommend the Ninh

4
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Anna
January 23, 2024

I booked this tour for my friends and I. We were a group of four. The tour programs were nice and quite accommodating. We enjoyed the tour and were enthralled by the country’s rich cultural tapestry and stunning landscapes. Our tour guides, Sunny, to Halong Bay was helpful and kind, while Happy, our guide on the second day was also knowledgeable and hospitable. The only drawback that we have felt on our journeys and decided not to give a five star could be the bus on the first day. The seats on the bus were very small and all seats were crammed up with passengers. A lot of seats were broken. O

4
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Mara
October 15, 2023

It was a nice 2 day activity. I liked that we got to see different things and do different activities. I didn't like being stuck on the boat for a long period of time. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. I'd recommend to others these tours.

5
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Adam
July 18, 2026

Very fun. Ken was a fantastic guide!

5
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Traveller
August 21, 2025

Alex (Halong Bay tour guide) and Duyen (Ninh Binh tour guide) were very professional and always available to provide support and helpful information about the trip. Two fantastic and unforgettable days, thank you both! Guglielmo

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Traveller
March 29, 2025

Sunny and his team were friendly, knowledge and helpful. He made sure we were safe and was very entertaining. However, as the days are long on tour we chose, it would have been great if it was clearly stated that only lunch is provided. As the time from pick up to drop off was 8:00am-9:00pm it was not clear in the description that only one meal was provided. Additionally, the lunch was ok compared to other tours we have a hoed during our time in Vietnam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Ha Long Bay. DGB - INDOCHINATODAYTRAVEL confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover hotel in hanoi, drinks and other meals, tips and surcharge for lunar new year. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Overnight cruises sleep on board; day cruises do not. Cabins on the boats we book are private with an ensuite bathroom, and the grade of boat is stated in the option you choose rather than left vague. Bay conditions occasionally force an itinerary change, which the operator decides on the morning and is not something we can promise around.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Full Day Halong Bay - Sung Sot Cave - Titop Island - Luon Cave, Full Day Ninh Binh - Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave, Transfer during the trip with pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area, Limousine Bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, Modern bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay by air-conditioned vehicle, Electric car in the Bai Dinh pagoda, English-speaking local guide for Halong Bay and Ninh Binh, All entrance fees, Boat trip at the Trang An Grotto, Boat trip in Halong bay, Kayaking/bamboo boat in Halong, Ha Long Bay Sunset Party
The duration of the 2-Day Ha Long Bay Cruise and Ninh Binh UNESCO Tour is typically 2 days. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
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