Pu Luong - Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay Cruise 5 days

DAY 1: Hanoi – Pu Luong.  200km Easy Trek to Chieng Lau, Yen, Ba villages, Bamboo rafting on Cham Stream (4.5km): 

07:00 = Meet at the Opera House  in Hanoi Old Quarter to go to Pu Luong Nature Reserve by Bus. 

09:00 = Short break in Luong Son (Outside of Hanoi). 

11:00 = Stop at the local market of the Muong Ethnic Minority; enjoy the beautiful scenery of Thung Khe Pass (One of the 10 most beautiful passes in Vietnam). 

12:00 = Arrival in  Pu Luong Reserve nature  Check in and lunch at Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. 

14:30 – 17:30 = Board the van to the starting point. Following the small road through the terrace rice and sugar cane fields, cross the Hanging Bridges to visit other remote rural villages of Thai Ethnic. Stop at the giant waterwheels learn about the agriculture before getting on the Bamboo Raft for a relaxing cruise on Cham stream (cruise depending on weather conditions). 

17:30 = Pick up the van to go to the Eco Garden – Mountain Retreat. Enjoy swimming in the Infinity Pool. 19:00 =  Dinner at the lodge. Have a quiet night in the middle of the Reserve.

Day 2: Explore Kho Muong village and Doi Cave (6km) – Ninh Binh 120km. :  

07:00 – 08:00 = Have breakfast in the lodge. Enjoying the breathtaking view from Pu Luong Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat. 

08:30 – 12:00 = Trek following the small roads through the terrace rice fields and cross the stream to visit remote hidden village of Kho Muong to learn about the local people in Pu Luong. Explore Doi Cave (Bat cave), this is the largest cave in Pu Luong. (Depending on the weather condition) 

12:00 = Back to the Eco Garden – The Mountain Retreat, check out. 

13:00 = Have lunch and have free time to relax in the Infinity pool or walking around the village before boarding the bus to go to Ninh Binh at 14:00. 

17:30 = Arrive in Trang An, check in and have free time. 

19:00 = Have dinner at the lodge

Day 3: Cycling to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and boat ride in Trang An :  

7:30 – 8:30 = Breakfast at the Retreat 

8:30 to 12:00 = Cycling through the limestone karsts to reach 2 temples of the first 2 Emperors in the 10 th Century in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital hike up the Ma Yen Mountain to visit the King’s tomb in 10th century and enjoy the panorama view from the mountain. On the way back, stop in a local family to discover daily life and culture and share a tea with them. 

12:00 -13:30 = Check out and have lunch at the Retreat 

13:30 -16:00 = Go to Trang An for a boat ride in between the karst pics and enjoy the beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

16:30 = Back to the Retreat. 

16:30 – 19:00 = Free time in the Retreat > possibility to jump on a bike to visit the surroundings 

19:00 = Diner and enjoy a peaceful night in Trang An

8:00 - 8:30: Pick-up guests who book our transfer service, you will be picked up at your hotels

in Hanoi Old Quarter. Moving through the expressway and shortly arrive at Tuan Chau Marina.

If transfer from Hanoi is not required, we will see you at Aspira guest station at Lot 36B Tuan

Chau Marina, Tuan Chau island at around 11:30 – 11:45 AM.

11:30 – 12:00: Arrive in Tuan Chau Wharf . From here, you will transfer by Tender to ASPIRA

CRUISE

12:30 – 12:45: Check-in Aspira Cruise. You will be served a welcome drink and provided with a

cold/warm towel. This will be followed by a cruise briefing where you will also be given safety

instructions before checking in to your cabin. We will set sail and you will have lunch in our

luxury restaurant while enjoying the beauty of the canals on our way to the Bay.

14:30 – 15:30: We arrive at Dark and Lights Cave, where you can do kayaking or bamboo boat

rowed by local people. Then return to Aspira Cruise, followed by swimming near the ship.

16:30 – 17:30: Then return to Aspira Cruise, followed by swimming near the ship

17:30 – 18:30: Sunset Party and Happy Hour is the ideal time to sip a cup of hot tea while

watching the sunset on the bay or you can soak in the Jacuzzi on the sundeck, sunbathe and

freely visit and take pictures. In particular, guests have the opportunity to participate in the

Happy Hour program "Buy 2 drinks, get 1 drink free" at the bar.

18:15: On board, you may join a traditional cooking class presented by our crew.

You can also enjoy the massage service which is available onboard. (Please book directly with

the Cruise Manager on the boat).

Especially, the cruise has fitness centers onboard which positioned on high deck with

panoramic views and they are always free to use.

Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for

overnight.

19:15: A great dining experience awaits you.

20:45: After finishing dinner, you can enjoy the landscape of the bay at night up on the top

deck, relax with romantic ballad music, enjoy drinks from the bar try your luck at squid fishing,

watch a movie, enjoy Spa treatment, relax in your room.

Guests also can enjoy our special Tea Ceremony on the third floor after dinner.

Overnight on board.

6:00: Wake up early to start your perfect day with Tai Chi class or watch the sunrise on the top

deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise

7:00 – 7:30: Light breakfast is served in the restaurant.

7:30 – 8:30: Exploring Lan Ha Bay the most beautiful natural bay in viet nam.

Having leisure time by doing kayaking around Lan Ha Bay.

9:30: Return the boat and check out the cabin.

9:30 – 9:45: Have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at

the end of trip.

10:30 – 10:45: Guests move to the tender boat and return to the port.

11:30: Guests disembark, arrive at Lot 36B Tuần Châu Marina.

11:40 - 12:00: If transfer to Hanoi Hanoi is not required, Aspira Cruise say goodbye to guests.

If transfer to Hanoi is required, starts returning to Hanoi with the tour guide

15:00: Arrive at Hanoi. End of the trip