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Hanoi – Ninh Binh by Tourist Bus

Station: Ha Noi – Ninh Binh

One Way: 12 USD/ pax

Duration – approx. 2.5 hours (please be ready at the pick-up point 30 minutes before departure time) 

  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at hotels/bungalows in Ninh Binh ( Tam Coc, Trang An, Mua Cave…)
  • Pick-up and Drop-off at Bai Dinh Pagoda or Van Long Nature Reserve is optional and will be applied surcharge.

Bus schedule

Route Departure time
Hanoi to Ninh Binh 10h00 / 12h00/ 16h30 / 17h30
Ninh Binh to Hanoi 7h30 / 9h00/ 13h00 / 14h30

 

Hanoi – Ninh Binh by Limousine Van

Price

  • One way: $15
  • Private car: from $95

Depart from Ha Noi: 8:00 am

Depart from Ninh Binh: 7.00 pm

  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at hotels/bungalows in Ninh Binh ( Tam Coc, Trang An, Mua Cave…)
  • Pick-up and Drop-off at Bai Dinh Pagoda or Van Long Nature Reserve will surcharge US$ 5.00

    Bus schedule

    Route Depart time Arrival time
    Hanoi to Ninh Binh 8h/9h/ 10h/ 12h/ 14h/ 15h/ 16h/18h + 2 hours
    Ninh Binh to Hanoi 9h / 11h/ 12h/ 13h/ 15h/17h/ 18h/19h + 2 hours

Mai Chau Easy Tours 2 Days 1 Night

Day 1: Hanoi – Mai Chau Tours – Poom Cong Village – Lac Village – House on stilts/ Homestay

7.00 – 7.45: Depart from Hanoi (3.5 hours drive with break, photo stop; good road condition)
11.30: Arrive in Mai Chau, and take time to visit Poom Cong village and surrounds.
12.30: Local lunch at the house on the stilts of H’mong people.
14.00: Enjoy a light trek to visit Lac Village and Van Village of Muong and Thai people.
18.00: Back to the local house, have dinner, and enjoy a traditional music show (optional)/ Overnight in the house on stilts.

Day 2: Mai Chau Tours – Biking Tours to villages – Hanoi

06.00: Morning activities to wake up early to enjoy the fresh air.
07.30: Breakfast is served at the house.
08.30: Start the Valley biking tour. The ride passes through many villages, across lush rice paddies, and into the countryside to get to know the local hill tribe people and their culture better (optional to take the climbing trip to visit 1000 Steps cave and local market)
11.30: A savory lunch will be served.
13.00: Leave Mai Chau. You will arrive in Hanoi at around 17.00.

Mai Chau 1 Day: Pom Coong Village – Na Phon Village

Hanoi – Mai Chau – Thung Khe Pass – Mai Chau Valley – Trekking & Biking to Pom Coong Village – Na Phon Village – Hanoi. 

7.30: pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, and head out for Mai Chau. Scenic photo stop along the way and visit the Muong tribes and enjoy the beautiful view of Thung Khe Pass for a spectacular view of Mai Chau Valley.

11.30: arrive in Mai Chau, relax, have an authentic lunch with a local family of the White Thai tribe, and enjoy some free time to acquaint yourself with the villagers.

Afternoon, start biking tours through narrow village paths, see terraced rice paddies and small villages, discover the natural beauty of the valley, and encounter the culture of the ethnic minority Thai people on our visits to the Pom Coong village and Na Phon village.

16.00 get in the car and drive back to your hotel. End this Mai Chau day tour around 7:30 pm 

Cho Noi Cai Be

Mekong River Delta with Caibe – Cantho – 2 Days 1 Night

Immersing into seasonal picturesque flat rice fields and learn about daily activities on the Cai Be floating market. Taste the local specialties, visit interesting family businesses, such as coconut candy and crispy rice popcorn mills; deeply explore the local village through handlebars; paddling the canal system by kayak; explore the local floating market at its nicest time and most exciting of the day.

Chapa Express Train Hanoi to Lao Cai (Sapa)

Station: Ha Noi – Sa Pa

One Way in Chapa Train: 34$

Round Trip in Chapa Train: 66$

Departure time: 22:00 Arrive Lao Cai: 5:55

Return time: 21:30 Arrive Hanoi: 5:25

Reference other trains

Overview

  • Stunning decoration with high use of carved wood
  • Comfortable cozy cabin at a competitive price
  • Chapa Express offers a fun and relaxing overnight train experience to Lao Cai Station (SAPA)
  • Get instant support via WhatsApp
  • Flexible option up to you (choose at booking form)

Enjoy a comfortable overnight journey between Hanoi and Lao Cai with fully-equipped cabins featuring air-conditioning and reading lights

Experience the most relaxing transfer service between Hanoi and Sapa

Chapa express Train Hanoi to Sapa image

Enjoy high-speed internet, restrooms, WC, and shower with heater on-board for your convenience

Visit the Chapa Lounge in Lao Cai to relax and enjoy the many services available exclusive for Chapa Express guests

Enjoy the quiet and contemplative of Chapa Express Private Cabin

Pick up and drop off

Hanoi Station to Lao Cai Station (22:00 – 06:20)

  • 21:00 Arrive at Hanoi Train Station No. 7 Tran Quy Cap street, (see this destination on Google Map) for check-in procedure. Your online ticket would be exchanged for a paper ticket at this point
  • 22:00 Depart to Lao Cai Train Station
  • 06:05 Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station
  • Note: The distance between Lao Cai Train Station and Sapa Town is about 40 km. Some forms of transportation are needed to travel from Lao Cai to Sapa

Lao Cai Station to Hanoi Station (21:40 – 05:30)

  • 20:40 Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station No.337 Quảng Trường ga Lào Cai Street, (see this destination on Google Map) for check-in procedure. Your online ticket would be exchanged for a paper ticket at this point
  • 21:40 Depart to Hanoi Train Station
  • 05:30 Arrive at Hanoi Train Station

 

Other notes

  • You need to convert your e-ticket into a paper-based ticket at the train station before getting on the train. Therefore, please get to the station 1-hour before departure time
  • The voucher is valid only on the tour date and time specified

Cancellation policies

  • More than 25 days before arrival: A refund is possible, but with 20% of the total price charged as a handling fee
  • 25 days to 15 days before departure date: 50% of total price will be refunded
  • Within 15 days before departure date: No refund
  • Passenger not showing up: No refund

Hanoi to Sapa – ET- Pumpkin Express Hanoi Sapa train

Station: Ha Noi – Sa Pa

One Way: 29 USD

Round Trip: 58 USD

Departure time: 21:30

Return time: 20:45

Overview

  • Default is a 4-berth Cabin (max 4 pax)
  • Modern and convenient style
  • Clean, safe, cozy, and pleasure
  • Snacks, drinks, and refresh wipes are always ready to serve
  • Enthusiastic and helpful staff
  • For Hanoi to Sapa Privated Cabin Train,

The ET-Pumpkin Express Train transfers passengers between the Hanoi and Lao Cai – Sapa route with, one of style and comfort with 14 compact yet fully equipped cabins featuring air-conditioning, reading lights.

Pick-up & Drop-off

  • Before 20:40: Arrived at Hanoi Train Station for check-in procedure. Your online ticket would be exchanged for paper tickets at this point.
  • 21:35: Departed to Lao Cai Train Station
  • 05:30: Arrived at Lao Cai Train Station

Special Note

  • There is one restroom on every couch and only opens when the train runs
  • You need to convert your e-ticket into a paper-based ticket at the train station before getting on the train. Therefore, please get to the station 1-hour before departure time
  • The voucher is valid only on the tour date and time specified

Surcharge

  • Ticket price does not include meals on the train but includes snacks and drinks
  • Surcharge: 10% additional on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnam Holiday
  • Children price: Free of charge for children under 3-year-old sharing parent’s existing berths

Cancellation Policy

  • More than 30 days departure time: USD 5 / person as handle fee
  • 10 days to 30 days before departure time: 30% of total tour price
  • 48 hours to 10 days before departure time: 50% of total tour price
  • Within 48 hours before departure time: 100% of total tour price
  • No show: 100% of total tour price

King Express train Hanoi to Lao Cai (Sapa)

Station: Ha Noi – Lao Cai ( Sapa)

One Way: 29 USD

Round Trip: 56 USD

Schedule

King Express Sapa train have daily trip between Hanoi and Lao Cai – Sapa.

SP3: Depart Hanoi at: 22:00 PM Arrive Lao Cai (Sapa) at 05:55 AM (next morning)

SP4: Depart Lao Cai (Sapa) at 21:30 PM Arrive Hanoi at 05:25 AM (next morning)

Overview

  • The Default Price is used for Deluxe 4-berth tickets in Shared cabin
  • Children under 4 shared berths with parent (free of charge)
  • Stunning decoration with high use of carved wood Comfortable cozy cabin at a competitive ticket price

About King Express train

King Express train has 26 berths with deluxe and VIP cabins, accompanied by the hospitality of King express train staff. All berths are wooden-paneled, air-conditioned with individual reading lights, baggage storage. Commuters are served with a drink in the morning upon arrival to Lao Cai or Hanoi.

Type of tickets:

  • King Express train offers 3 types of cabins:
  • Deluxe 4-berth tickets (4 berths in a cabin): Max 4 passengers
  • Deluxe 2-berth tickets (2 berths with folded upper berth): Max 2 passengers
  • VIP 2-berth cabin (2 berth cabin): Max 2 passengers
  • For the 4-berth cabin, you can book either shared tickets or a whole cabin (private option). For example, you can book a private cabin of 4 berths for your group of 1, 2, or 3 people for enjoying the privacy that no others will share your cabin.

Experience the most relaxed transfer between Sapa and Hanoi

Deluxe cabins provide a cozy atmosphere with four berths in one compartment, relaxing to read or enjoy an intimate conversation

Feel right at home with complimentary welcome drinks, snacks (biscuits or fresh fruits), and a hot/ cold towel

Pick up and drop off

Hanoi Station to Lao Cai Station (22:00 – 06:20)

  • 21:00: Arrive at Hanoi Train Station for check-in procedure. Your online ticket would be exchanged for a paper ticket at this point.
  • 22:00: Depart to Lao Cai Train Station
  • 06:05: Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station
  • Note: The distance between Lao Cai Train Station and Sapa Town is about 40 km. Some forms of transportation are needed to travel from Lao Cai to Sapa

Lao Cai Station to Hanoi Station (21:30 – 05:25)

  • 20:30: Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station No.337 Quảng Trường ga Lào Cai Street, (see this destination on Google Map) for check-in procedure. Your online ticket would be exchanged for a paper ticket at this point.
  • 21:30: Depart to Hanoi Train Station
  • 05:25: Arrive at Hanoi Train Station

Other notes

  • You need to convert your e-ticket into a paper-based ticket at the train station before getting on the train. Therefore, please get to the station 1-hour before departure time
  • The voucher is valid only on the tour date and time specified

Cancellation policies

  • More than 25 days before arrival: A refund is possible, but with 20% of the total price charged as a handling fee
  • 25 days to 15 days before departure date: 50% of total price will be refunded
  • Within 15 days before departure date: No refund
  • Passenger not showing up: No refund

HaLong Bay full day – Wego Cruise

HANOI – HA LONG BAY 1 DAY – 6 HOURS CRUISE

(Route: Sung Sot Cave – Titop Island – Luon Cave)

08:30 – 09:15 – Our bus and tour guide pick you up from hotel / stay and following the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop for a rest on the way.

12:00 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing

Halong Cruise will take you on an 5 to 6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.

13:45 – Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shaoes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discovery the beautiful lagoon.

Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

16:30 – Return to Cruises and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor.

17:40-18:00 – Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.

20:30 – Drop off at your hotel / stay, trip ends

CHILDEN’S POLICY

  • From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents
  • From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (2 adults only share with 1 child, the second one will be charged 100% of adults)
  • From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults

Halong Bay to Ninh Binh by Private car

Station: Halong – Ninh Binh

Departure time: Any Time

Return time: Any Time

Price

  • 4-seats: $98
  • 7-seats: $109
  • Limousine Dcar: 155$
  • 16-seat: contact us 

Bus Itinerary

  • Free pick up at your hotel around Halong (pick up time normally around 30 – 45 minutes) then depart to Ninh Binh via New Expressway
  • After around 1 hour of transfer, the van stops at the rest-stop for around 10 minutes.
  • Arrive Ninh Binh after around 3.5 of transfer, we drop off the passenger at their hotel in Ninh Binh
4-seats car 7-seats car 16-seats car
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Halong: Anywhere you choose around Halong city: Hotel around Halong city (Bai Chay and Hon Gai area), Tuan Chau island, and Tuan Chau harbor / Hon Gai port for the cruising. If you have no preference, the default location is the lobby of the Novotel Halong. This is central to Halong city, and you can easily get transportation to anywhere in Halong from there.
  • Ninh Binh: Hotel in Ninh Binh
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services are available. Please advise Flight detail at the payment pages
  • Pick up time: As a shared van service, the Actual pickup time may be +\- 30 minutes before or after the mentioned time – depending on pick up address of yours and other passengers. Your pickup time will be confirmed at least 6 hours in prior off departure time via Email or WhatsApp
  • Other information
  • Stops: The van does not pick up on the way, however, it makes one stop for toilet and food
  • Cancellation Policies
  • More than 48 hours before arrival: USD 2 per ticket will be charged
  • 24 hours to 48 hours before starting time: 50% of the total tour price will be refunded
  • Within 24 hours before starting time: No refund

Halong Bay to Ninh Binh By Limousine Van

  • Luxury car with leather seats
  • Air condition
  • Mineral water & Cold towels
  • Recharger USB ports

Price

  • One way: $20 ( extra 2$ for VIP seat ) 
  • Private car: from $155

Halong Bay Ninh Binh Luxury Van is best choice for VIP travelers, it is high-class tourist Dcar with super comfortable seats. The Dcar only have 9 seats not 16 seats like other car.

Hanoi Ninh Binh Limousine Van Hanoi Ninh Binh Limousine Van

Bus facilities

  • Hotel Pick up
  • Air condition
  • Mineral water & Cold towels
  • Comfortable and spacious seats
  • Surround sound system and LED TV

Bus schedule

Route Depart time Arrival time
Halong Bay to Ninh Binh 06:30
08:30
12:45
15:30
17:30
+3 hours
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay 08:00
11:00
12:30
15:00
17:00
+ 3 hours

Luggage Allowance

  • Each passenger can bring 1 standard-sized luggage and 1 small handbag
  • The standard luggage size is 70x50x30cm

About VIP-seat:

  • A typical limousine car would contain 9 seats, 2 at the front, 4 in the middle, and 3 at the back
  • The 4 seats in the middle (called VIP seats) are larger and more comfortable compared to the normal seats
  • Besides, it’s also a good choice for those who would easily get car sickness. Below are the image and the layout of the VIP seat for your reference:

Additional Information

  • Children with age 0-4 are free of charge as long as they share the seats with their parents
  • The duration of transfers may vary due to traffic conditions
  • Food and drinks are allowed for consumption inside the vehicle, with consideration to maintaining cleanliness during the trip

Cancellation Policies

  • More than 48 hours before the starting time: 100% refund, but with USD 2 / person as handling fee
  • 24 hours to 48 hours before the starting time: 50% of the total tour price will be refunded
  • Within 24 hours before the starting time: No refund
  • Passenger not showing up: No refund

Sapa to Halong Bay by bus

Sapa to Halong Bay by bus

  • Luxury bus with leather sleeping berths
  • Confirm via Whatsapp
  • Best price guarantee
  • 4 times daily

Price:

  • Oneway ticket: $22
  • Roundway ticket: $40

With an affordable price ($22 per one-way ticket), this bus is the best choice for not only budget travelers when traveling between Sapa and Halong Bay by going directly instead of transit in Hanoi.

Please note this is a local bus. The service is not good as a tourist bus.

Sapa Halong Bay bus Sapa Halong Bay bus

Facilities

Included: 

  • English speak guide
  • High-speed WIFI
  • Warm blanket
  • Air condition
  • Mineral water

Excluded:

  • Snacks on the car
  • Personal cost

Bus schedule

Route Departure Time Arrival Time
Sapa – Halong bay 8:00 / 11:00 / 16:00 / 18:00
(pick up at our bus office)
17:00 / 20:00/ 1:00 AM / 3:00 AM (of the day after)
(Drop off at Bai Chay station)
Halong bay – Sapa 6:45 / 11:00 / 15:00 / 21:00
(Pick up at Bai Chay station)
15:00 / 20:00 / 23:30 / 06:00 AM (of the day after)
(Drop off at our bus office)

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