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Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 6 Star Cruise: 3 Days in Ha Long

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Activity provider: Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel Travel
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3-day tour in Ha Long Bay, taking in Lunch and Visit Tam Coc Bamboo Boat, Lunch and Visit Sung Sot Cave and Dinner and Fishing. Run by Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Hanoi Old Quarter - Hoa Lu Cycling
  • Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay
  • Runs 3 days
  • Hotel pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Round-trip Limousine Bus from Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave & Halong Bay
  • Air-conditioned vehicle Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 6 Star Cruise: 3 Days: Key Facts

PriceFrom $427.67 per person
Duration3 days
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-day experience in Ha Long, built around Hanoi Old Quarter - Hoa Lu Cycling and Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay. It is run by Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel 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 and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Round-trip Limousine Bus from Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave &, Air-conditioned vehicle Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay, Cycling at Hoa Lu and tour guide for Halong bay. It does not cover Drinks, VAT, Tip for tour guide and driver, Single supplement extra surcharge $160 per person for solo and Christmas, New Year & National Holiday, 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. Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel 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 Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Hanoi Old Quarter - Hoa Lu Cycling

07h15–8h00: Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter area and depart for Ninh Binh. 09h15: Take a short break at a stopover for about 20 minutes. 10h00- 10h30:Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the temple of King Dinh and King Le. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history. Take a bike ride along a unique route to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains.

Lunch and Visit Tam Coc Bamboo Boat

12h00:Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant 13h30:Visit Tam Coc by a Sampan boat rowed by a local people for about 1.5 hours. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy if traveling during harvest season.

Mua Cave - Check In Bungalow

15h45:Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 17h00- 17h30: Transfer to Ninh Binh Bungalow and check in Bungalow, so you have time free for cycling around here 19:00 – 19:30: Dinner at Bungalow

Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

06:30 - 7:00: Pick up at Ninh Binh & transfer to Halong Bay 11:30: Arrive at the Halong check-in lounge. After boarding the cruise, check in. While you enjoy welcome drinks, the cruise manager will introduce the itinerary and give a safety briefing. 13:00: You will have time to savor your delicious buffet lunch and enjoy the stunning views as the boat cruises towards the southeast of Halong Bay, passing Fighting- Cock and Finger Islet.

Lunch and Visit Sung Sot Cave

15:00 | IMMERSE IN THE AZURE WATERS Visit Luon Cave Kayaking, Bamboo Boat and Visit The Titop island Hiking and Swimming For guests staying onboard: experience the refined art of a tea ceremony, letting your soul unwind in a peaceful setting. Participate in a cooking class right on the cruise, learning to prepare flavorful Vietnamese specialties.

Dinner and Fishing

19:15: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner. After dinner, enjoy squid fishing.

Visit Sung Sot Cave and Back to Port

06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay. Light breakfast is served at the restaurant. Your next stop is the magnificent Sung Sot Cave, one of the biggest caves in Ha Long Bay with beautiful stalactites. You will be surprised by the breathtaking panoramic view across the Bay once you exit the cave as well as the stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years which have taken on fascinating shapes.

Check out cruise and back to Hanoi

Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island. Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor.

Transfer Back to Hanoi Old Quarter

11:20: Check out the cruise 15:00: The tour ends in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Detailed Itinerary

Hanoi Old Quarter - Hoa Lu Cycling

Lunch and Visit Tam Coc Bamboo Boat

Mua Cave - Check In Bungalow

Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

Lunch and Visit Sung Sot Cave

Dinner and Fishing: 19:15: Delight in the shimmering atmosphere of thousands of stars while eating a fantastic, expertly prepared dinner. After dinner, enjoy squid fishing

Visit Sung Sot Cave and Back to Port

Check out cruise and back to Hanoi: Back on board, you settle your bill, check-out and return to Tuan Chau Island. Brunch is served at the restaurant while the boat heads back to the harbor

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Round-trip Limousine Bus from Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave & Halong Bay
  • Air-conditioned vehicle Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay
  • Cycling at Hoa Lu
  • English-speaking tour guide for Halong bay–Ninh Binh
  • All entrance fees
  • Boat trip at the Tam Coc
  • Accommodation Tam Coc Little Charm Hotel
  • Private balcony room with full ocean view & Bathtub/Shower
  • English Tour Guide
  • All meals on board
  • Tender/speedboat transfer

Excludes

  • Drinks, VAT
  • Tip for tour guide and driver
  • Single supplement extra surcharge $160 per person for solo traveler in a single room
  • Christmas, New Year & National Holiday

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Ha Long Bay. Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel Travel 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 3 days
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

4/5
based on 8 reviews
Guide
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
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Philip
May 12, 2024

We had a very enjoyable experience. Staff were great, especially My Linh. She was very friendly and great fun with the international group of us met onboard. Would recommend that a quiet time be advised to avoid any misconceptions of guests, when one guest expects a quiet experience while others are enjoying a more lively experience. Would definitely recommend the cruise to others.

5
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Kirsty
July 26, 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with La Casta Cruise, the staff were all so lovely, friendly and welcoming, and went out of their way to make our experience as special as possible. The food was excellent, the cocktails were delicious and I have to say again, the staff provided a fantastic service. In particular, Dong made this experience extra special by treating every guest with a high level of care and kindness, by frequently checking in with us and going out of his way to connect with his guests. We highly recommend booking this cruise for an unforgettable time in Ha Long Bay!

5
M
Monika
August 14, 2026

Ein tolles Erlebnis. Sehr freundliches Personal. Schiff sehr modern und sehr sauber. Essen fantastisch. Kann es nur empfehlen!

5
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Traveller
June 18, 2026

Todo fue tal cual la descripción, muy buen servicio y muy buena comunicación con el proveedor. Solo deberían considerar no usar transportes tan viejos como fue el caso del camión que nos llevó de regreso, ya que tuvimos que parar 4 veces en la carretera a que lo revisaran

5
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Carl
April 7, 2026

Fantastisk dag med Calista på Halong Bay, og en kjempefin dag i Ninh Binh

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Ha Long Bay. Halongbayluxcruises - Marvel 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 drinks, vat, tip for tour guide and driver, single supplement extra surcharge $160 per person for solo traveler in a single room and christmas, new year & national holiday. 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.
Hotel pickup and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter, Round-trip Limousine Bus from Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave & Halong Bay, Air-conditioned vehicle Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay, Cycling at Hoa Lu, English-speaking tour guide for Halong bay–Ninh Binh, All entrance fees, Boat trip at the Tam Coc, Accommodation Tam Coc Little Charm Hotel, Private balcony room with full ocean view & Bathtub/Shower, English Tour Guide, All meals on board, Tender/speedboat transfer
The duration of the Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 6 Star Cruise: 3 Days 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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