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3-Day UNESCO Luxury Ha Long/Lan Ha and Ninh Binh Tour

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Activity provider: SST Travel
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3-day tour in Ha Long Bay, including Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter and Limousine transfer between Hanoi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh –. Run by SST Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 3 days
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Limousine transfer between Hanoi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
  • 1 night on a 3/5-star or 6-star luxury cruise (private balcony cabin)
  • 1 night in Ninh Binh (clean hotel/homestay, private room & bathroom)
  • English-speaking guide throughout the trip

3-Day UNESCO Luxury Ha Long/Lan Ha and Ninh Binh Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $594.57 per person
Duration3 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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3-Day UNESCO Luxury Ha Long/Lan Ha and Ninh Binh Tour

3-day tour in Ha Long Bay, including Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter and Limousine transfer between Hanoi –...
3 days
English
$594.57
Free cancellation

Full description

This is a 3-day experience in Ha Long. It is run by SST Travel, 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 Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Limousine transfer between Hanoi, 1 night on a 3/5-star or 6-star luxury cruise, 1 night in Ninh Binh and guide throughout the trip. It does not cover Tips and gratuities, 1 dinner in Ninh Binh and Holiday surcharge applies, 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. SST Travel 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 SST Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Limousine transfer between Hanoi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
  • 1 night on a 3/5-star or 6-star luxury cruise (private balcony cabin)
  • 1 night in Ninh Binh (clean hotel/homestay, private room & bathroom)
  • English-speaking guide throughout the trip
  • Entrance fees for Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay & Ninh Binh attractions
  • Kayaking, bamboo boat trip, cycling in the village
  • Cooking class, Tai Chi, sunset activities on the cruise
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Trang An rowing boat tour
  • Bottled water on the bus

Excludes

  • Tips and gratuities
  • 1 dinner in Ninh Binh
  • Holiday surcharge applies (please see Important Information)

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ha Long Bay. SST Travel confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

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 3 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
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$594.57
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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

Traveler Reviews

4.5/5
based on 19 reviews
Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Laurie
March 23, 2026

We loved the cruise! The support we had online from our contact “Dolphin” was unbelievable. They vent over backwards to help us as we had to adapt things from our end a bit. Dolphin led us through the whole process and went out of the way to ensure we were taken care of.

5
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Jueting
January 1, 2026

I book 3-day trip to Halong and Ninh Bình Tour..Dec 29th 2025 ..my parents and I all had amazing time with all activities.. we were first time to Hanoi..Parents both 72 years old … transportation was very smooth.. pick up from downtown Hanoi..take us to Habour…check in speed up to dragon bay cruise ..tour guild was funny and friendly..food was nice and activities was same as advertised mention…we stay overnight on the cruise then take bus to Ninh Binh…the hotel was cozy and spacious for 3 ppl and location was good …I have to mention one person during this trip- Dolphin.. she add me on wechat (

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Vanessa
January 1, 2026

From beginning to end, my experience was amazing. I greatly appreciate my coordinator, Dolphin, for being so detailed and a constant communicator. She had plans A and B ready to be executed at any time. The cruise was amazing, action-packed, informative, cozy, relaxing, amongst many other things. There was so much food you won't go hungry. The staff was outstanding and warm. Each transfer was better than the last and the buses/limousines were icing on the cake. Be prepared to stay active and embrace it all.

5
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kenneth
December 18, 2025

We had an amazing experience on the Hanoi 3-day UNESCO Luxury Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay & Ninh Binh tour. The itinerary was perfectly put together, giving us a great balance of sightseeing, relaxation, and cultural experiences. Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay was stunning, and Ninh Binh was equally breathtaking. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. A special mention to the tour operator, Dolphin, who was always quick to respond whenever we had questions and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Their communication and organization were excellent. Overall, a fantastic tour that we would highly reco

4
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Mark
January 27, 2026

Ha Long bay was beautiful so was Ninh Binh, but way too many people being funnelled through all at the same time.

5
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Traveller
July 19, 2026

Very good and worth the price! We had three amazing days, we were picked up and left at every day and did not have to think about anything!really recommend.

4
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Traveller
May 10, 2026

overall, great trip and great included activities. The Ha Lan Bay cruise was okay, you are there for the landscape and peace, so if you want wifi do not come as there is none (despite it saying there is). The food on the boat for lunch is great, Vietnemese and very tasty, dinner they try to do 5 star westernised and it doesnt work, salmon was overcooked and flavour isnt there, just stick to Vietnamese food - its what we're here for! Overall great trip, would do again!

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Traveller
March 19, 2026

the food was great and the tour guides were really knowledgeable and friendly, however, the communication from the tour agency wasn't great and felt quite unorganised. also the boat is not shown as photed, its much more budget and rustic.

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Mathieu
February 2, 2026

Ce n'est pas le même bateau que sur les photos. Mais cela restait un très bien , le repas du soir etait excelle.

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Traveller
January 31, 2026

Loved the kayaking, bamboo boats, seeing the caves and being in such a place of natural beauty. The places and activities were awesome. Our only negative feedback - everyone else on the tour was French so the guide did all the commentary in French and we missed some of the instructions including what time to be back from one place! Maybe some written guides in other languages would help people who cannot follow the spoken guide would be helpful especially at dinner time and when giving instructions, directions.

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Traveller
January 1, 2026

The contact for the trip was very quick to respond and helpful. There were a couple of things which needed improvement - firstly, my 2 nearly 3 year old was not treated as an individual - so it meant no separate bed and he shared with me and my husband, transfer taxi squeezed other people in in Ninh Binh which meant my 18kg tall child was balancing on my knee in an overcrowded hot taxi. Then for the boat trip near Ninh Binh (which was absolutely amazing and stunning), the guide told us it was 4 people and a child to the boat which was frankly ridiculous because for 2 hours i had to balance my

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Laurine
December 26, 2025

on a fait 2 jours sur la baie d’Halong et 1 jour à Ninh binh. La personne de contact est sur WhatsApp et est très réactive pour toutes questions d'organisation. Les transferts ont été fluides. Les chauffeurs nous contactent par WhatsApp. A l’aller ils sont venus nous prendre même si nous n'étions pas dans le vieux quartier. et au retour, on a continué notre séjour à Ninh Bình (et donc pas de retour sur Hanoi) ils nous ont déposé directement à notre hôtel. Les activités sont vraiment tops et respectent bien la description donnée

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Ha Long Bay. SST Travel 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 tips and gratuities, 1 dinner in ninh binh and holiday surcharge applies (please see important information). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
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.
Hotel pickup & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Limousine transfer between Hanoi – Ha Long – Ninh Binh – Hanoi, 1 night on a 3/5-star or 6-star luxury cruise (private balcony cabin), 1 night in Ninh Binh (clean hotel/homestay, private room & bathroom), English-speaking guide throughout the trip, Entrance fees for Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay & Ninh Binh attractions, Kayaking, bamboo boat trip, cycling in the village, Cooking class, Tai Chi, sunset activities on the cruise, All meals as per itinerary, Trang An rowing boat tour, Bottled water on the bus
The duration of the 3-Day UNESCO Luxury Ha Long/Lan Ha and Ninh Binh Tour is typically 3 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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