Day 01: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay - Overnight Anchorage in Lan Ha Bay.

Halong Bay - Morning

• Around 08:00 – 08:30, a professional tour guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel (in the old quarter area) for a 3-hour journey through the Red River Delta to Ha Long City.

• Arrive at the wharf on Tuan Chau Island by 11:30.

• At 12:30, the Vega crew will warmly welcome guests aboard the boat with a refreshing tropical drink under the sun in a pleasant atmosphere before checking into their rooms.

Afternoon

• At 13:00, enjoy a fresh lunch on the Vega Legend cruise (Vegetarian or Vegan options available upon request).

• Cruise through Ha Long Bay, passing beautiful rocky islands, clear blue seas, and the spectacular seascapes of Ha Long Bay on a unique route heading to Lan Ha Bay for kayaking and swimming.

• Continue towards Lan Ha Bay on a hidden route for different amazing sightseeing, passing by the Dark and Light Cave, Frog Lagoon, Ba Trai Dao Beach, Stick Islet, and Buddhist Statue Stone.

Halong Bay - Arrive in Lan Ha Bay, a world biosphere reserve area, for kayaking and swimming.

• On each 2-seat kayak, the tour guide will lead guests through the narrow lanes of the karst mountains to fishing villages.

• Paddle under a tunnel grotto to a stunning lagoon (depending on the tide). Here, guests can swim in the emerald waters or relax on secluded beaches.

• Enjoy the sunset over the crystal bay.

Evening

• Enjoy dinner and overnight on the lovely, peaceful bay.

• Squid fishing is a great choice for those who love night tranquility.

• Enjoy a peaceful night on the bay.

Inclusive services: Shared transfer in a 29-seat bus or minivan, Deluxe sea view room on the Vega cruise, full-time English-speaking tour guide, kayak, entrance fees into Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay, meals (Lunch + Dinner).

Day 02: Lan Ha Bay – Viet Hai Village – Ha Long Bay - Ninh Binh.

Viet Hai Village - Morning

• At 06:00, guests can walk to the sun deck to witness a spectacular sunrise before enjoying a light breakfast. (Breakfast time: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM)

• At 07:10, take a tender ship to Cat Ba Island, Viet Hai dock for a bicycle trip to Viet Hai Village.

• Ride a bike for 30 minutes on shaded paths, enjoying the landscape on the way to the village located in a beautiful valley of the National Park of Cat Ba.

• Visit a local house to learn about the local people and their daily life or visit the island school.

• Cycle back and take the tender to return to the cruise.

• Relax on board, swim in the bay, or enjoy nature on the large sundeck chairs.

• At 10:30, check out and start cruising on another route through thousands of limestone islands and islets, capturing precious pictures while enjoying a delicious brunch.

• Arrive back at Ha Long dock by 12:00.

Ninh Binh - Afternoon

PM: Drive to Ninh Binh – Overnight in a hotel in Tam Coc.

• At 12:30, pack up and disembark – pick up and drive 200 km to Ninh Binh – Tam Coc.

• Arrive between 16:30 – 17:00, check into the hotel upon arrival.

• Walk around to enjoy the Tam Coc landscape, visit Bich Dong (Jade Cave) with three ancient pagodas built on a mountain cliff (the Lower, Middle, and Upper pagoda). Visit the rural villages of local farmers.

• Dinner and enjoy a peaceful night in Tam Coc.

Inclusive services: Private car, tour guide, entrance fee, meals (breakfast + lunch + dinner), and accommodation at Tam Coc Ngoc Linh Bungalow, Little River Bungalow, or Minh Thu Villa.

Day 3: Hoa Lu – Bich Dong – Tam Coc – Hanoi or Drop at Ninh Binh Train Station for Dong Hoi/ Hue/ Hoi An – Da Nang…

Tam Coc - Morning:

• 07:30 breakfast at the hotel.

• At 08:00, when no tourists are present, take a sampan trip along the meandering canals (2 people per boat) through 3 tunnel grottoes called “Tam Coc,” enjoying the stunning landscape of mountains, canals, rice paddies, and rural villages within the National Natural Reserve zone, known as Ha Long Bay on land.

• After the sampan trip, highlight the experience by riding bicycles through farming villages to discover the real Vietnam and rural culture. Stop to visit or take photos along the way to Hoa Lu.

Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit Mua Cave, a beautiful and authentic cave, offering a panoramic view of the Ninh Binh landscape.

• Walk to visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. It is worth visiting the two remaining old temples of the Dinh and Le kings. Learn about the history of the country’s foundation of the Great Viet after liberation from a thousand years of Chinese domination. Walk up the mountain to visit the ancient tomb of the kings.

• Arrive back in Hanoi between 17:00-17:30, or guests can be dropped off at Ninh Binh train station for their continuing trip to the south of Vietnam: Dong Hoi/Hue/Hoi An.

Inclusive services: Private boat, private car, bike, tour guide, and meals (breakfast + lunch).

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Vegetarian requirements
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Drinks ( Alcohol, Coca, Wine….) Pay extra. Use for person over than 18 years old

With more than two decades of expertise in organizing tours in Ha Long Bay, the need to provide a fresh perspective on this iconic destination was recognized, while still catering to the desire to explore and appreciate one of the world’s natural wonders. This led to the creation of the Vega Legend Cruise.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore and admire Ha Long Bay from a distinctive viewpoint — the quieter, more secluded areas of the bay, where tourist boats are seldom seen. This tour itinerary is designed to satisfy those who prefer to avoid crowded tourist spots and have a passion for discovery.

Embarking on a unique journey from Tuan Chau, the cruise gently departs from the bustling center of Ha Long Bay, navigating through Cua Van—the junction between Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. Vega Cruise continues to guide guests deeper into the breathtakingly tranquil and poetic corners of Lan Ha — a hidden paradise where it feels as though only the sky, the sea, the islands, and the guests exist.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.