HOA LU - TAM COC/BAI DINH TRANG AN - MUA CAVE - CUC PHƯƠNG NATIONAL PARK 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT
Highlight:
- Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital or Bai DInh pagoda complex
- Enjoy unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc (three different cave) or Trang An boat trip
- Biking around Tam Coc area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break
- Visit Mua Cave Amazing View.
- Sleep overnight at homestay/bungalow
- Visit Cuc Phuong National Park.
Tour Detail:
* Day 1: OPTION 1: Ha Noi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (L, D)
8h00 – 8h30: Our tourist bus pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter departure for Ninh Binh. It’s take more or less 2,5 hours from Ha Noi to Ninh Binh.
10h30 – 10h45: You will arrive Ninh Binh. Our english speaking tour guide will show you to visit Hoa Lu. Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam between 10th and 11th century. The area is one of ricefields broken by picturesque limestone mountains, the capital at Hoa Lu covered an area of 300ha (3.0km2), including both the Inner and Outer Citadels. It included defensive earthen walls, palaces, temples and shrines, and was surrounded and protected by mountains of limestone. Today, the ancient citadel to longer exists, and few vestiges of the 10th century remain. Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, their sons, and Queen Duong Van Nga.
11h50 – 12h00: Get on the bus go to local restaurant in Hoa Lu for having a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
12h50 – 13h00: Our tourist bus take you go to Tam Coc wharf for taking a sampan, go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (Three different caves).
14h50 – 15h00: Bike to visit traditional villages around Tam Coc area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break.
15h30 – 15h40: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river
16h45 – 17h00: Get on bus go to your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh. Check in your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh. Free time to relax or visit Ninh Binh city.
18h30 – 19h00: Dinner is service at the local restaurant. Free time to relax. Sleep at your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh.
* Day 1: OPTION 2: Ha Noi – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave (L, D)
8h00 – 8h30: Our private car will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Bai Dinh pagoda.
10h30 – 10h40: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. You will have free time with our tour guide to visit this pagoda and learn more about buddism religion.
11h50 – 12h00: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
13h00 – 13h10: Get on the tourist bus continue going to Trang An tourist attraction, take boat trip to visit Trang An cave complex and the scene of King Kong film.
14h45 – 15h00: Come back to Trang An wharf, take your bicycle to visit traditional villages around Trang An area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break.
15h30 – 15h45: Keep going to visit Mua Cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.
16h30 – 17h00: Get on bus go to your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh. Check in your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh. Free time to relax or visit Ninh Binh city.
18h30 – 19h00: Dinner is service at the local restaurant. Free time to relax. Sleep at your hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh.
Day 2: Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong National Park (B, L)
7h30 – 7h40: Breakfast is service at the restaurant, then free time to take a walk to visit local market in Tam Coc town.
8h20 – 8h30: Checking out your hotel.
8h45 – 9h00: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel for Cuc Phuong National Park is located in Ninh Binh province. This is Vietnam’s most famous park. Upon arrival, you will visit the Endangered Primates Rescued Centre, where the rare primates of Vietnam are reared and rescued. Having seen the primates, you can then start your trek through the dense, grass jungle valleys. You will stop to have a picnic lunch at the giant ancient tree with its 45 meter height and 1.5 meter diameter. You will then enjoy the beauty of the forest, fauna and wildlife.
15h10 – 15h20: Get on our tourist bus back to Tam Coc, free time to relax.
16h40 – 16h50: Get on your tourist bus back to Ha Noi.
19h20 – 19h30: Drop you off your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.
Tour Included:
- Pick up and drop off by air conditioner bus with complimentary water.
- Sightseeing and entrance fee as mentioned itinerary.
- Boat Trip in Tam Coc/Trang An.
- Biking tour.
- English speaking guide.
- Lunch & dinner at local restaurant.
- Overnight at homestay/bungalow/hotel in Ninh Binh.
Tour Excluded:
- Drink and beverage.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- Other things are not mentioned in the program.
- V.A.T
Child Policy:
- 1 FOC for under 4 years – old children, sharing with their parent.
- Charge 75% for children from 4 to Under 8 years – old, sharing with their parent.
- Children from 8 years – old to over, charge the same as adult.
What To Bring:
- A hat, sunscreen, umbrella or raincoat.
- Appropriate clothing for the season.
Note:
- There is a general dress code when visiting temple/pagoda. Please dress yourself formal & comfortable.
- Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
- Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements.
- All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
- If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
- Disabled guests are unable to partake in water sport activities on the boat
- If you do not want to join the biking segment of the tour you can relax in the restaurant with a cup of coffee or visit a local market.
- You can also finish your trip in Ninh Binh if you want.