Van Don – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Thai Vi Temple – Ha Long | Premium Dolphin Cruise

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY – VAN DON – NINH BINH (Lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Northern expressways, Hoa Lu Old Town by night and local cuisine

• Vietravel coach and tour guide pick up guests at Van Don Airport.
• After lunch, depart for Ninh Binh via the CT01, CT04 and CT06 northern expressways.
• Enjoy the famous "goat feast" of the ancient capital, with dishes such as lime-cured goat, roasted goat, goat hotpot with fermented rice, goat spring rolls… (menu may vary).
• Evening: free time for folk games and lively cultural activities in Hoa Lu Old Town, or a boat ride on Ky Lan Lake (at own expense).
• Or watch the live show "Reed Flag Hero", vividly recreating the nation's heroic founding spirit (at own expense).
• Overnight in Ninh Binh.

DAY 2: NINH BINH – HA LONG (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Tam Coc by boat and lively Bai Chay

• After breakfast, take a boat along the Ngo Dong River to discover the poetic landscapes of Tam Coc.
• Visit Thai Vi Temple, honouring the Tran kings, and Bich Dong Pagoda, the "second most beautiful cave in the South", an ancient pagoda hidden in the heart of the heritage site.
• Travel to Ha Long, check in and rest.
• Evening: free time in lively Bai Chay, with fireworks and the 3D Mapping show at the Lighthouse (at own expense), or stroll the Vui Fest Ha Long night market.
• Overnight in Ha Long.

DAY 3: A DAY EXPLORING HA LONG BAY WITH DOLPHIN CRUISE (Breakfast, lunch; dinner at own expense)

Main activities: Cruising Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Ti Top Island

• Board the boat and begin exploring Ha Long Bay, admiring thousands of islands rising from jade-green water.
• Stop at Sung Sot Cave, one of the bay's most magnificent caves.
• Lunch on board amid spectacular scenery, savouring local dishes while taking in the vast sea and sky.
• Explore Luon Cave by bamboo boat or kayak (at own expense).
• Climb Ti Top Island with its crescent-shaped beach and romantic views.
• Afternoon snacks with live music at sunset and relaxation in the cruise's luxury pool.
• Shop for specialties at OCOP Ha Long (shopping at own expense).
• Evening: free time to stroll the town at night and rest at the hotel.
• Overnight in Ha Long.

DAY 4: HA LONG – VAN DON – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)

Main activities: Check-out, transfer to Van Don Airport, end of the journey

• Breakfast at the hotel and early check-out.
• Transfer to Van Don Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City; end of the program. We look forward to welcoming you on future journeys.

Pricing for Children

• Under 5: free of service charges (parents pay any extras). 2 adults may bring 1 child under 5; a second child pays the 5-to-under-12 rate plus a single-bed supplement.
• From 5 to under 12: 75% of the adult tour price, no separate bed. 2 adults may bring 1 child aged 5 to under 12; a second child pays a single-bed supplement.
• 12 and over: charged as adults.
• Air, rail and public transport tickets follow the carriers' rules.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if you wish to change or cancel the tour, please bring your Travel Ticket, receipt and ID (of the paying guest) to the office where you registered to complete the procedure according to Vietravel's regulations. Alternatively, contact a Vietravel consultant for guidance.
- Cancellation time is counted in working days, Monday to Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays/Tet. - Change to another tour more than 20 days before departure: free of charge.
- Cancellation or change 15–19 days before departure: 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancellation or change 12–14 days before departure: 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancellation 8–11 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 5–7 days before departure: 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 2–4 days before departure: 90% of the tour price.
- Cancellation within 1 day of departure: 100% of the tour price.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Change to another tour more than 30 days before departure: free of charge.
- Cancellation or change 25–29 days before departure: 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancellation or change 20–24 days before departure: 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancellation 17–19 days before departure: 50% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 8–16 days before departure: 70% of the tour price.
- Cancellation 2–7 days before departure: 90% of the tour price.
- Cancellation within 1 day of departure: 100% of the tour price.