BRIEF ITINERARY

DAY 1: HOA LU- MUA CAVE- TAM COC (-/LUNCH/DINNER)

7:30 - 8:00 AM: Our tour guide picks you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter.

9:30 - 9:45 AM: Visiting Hoa Lu- the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010. Where you can learn more about the first feudal government of Vietnam.

10:30 AM: Visiting Mua Cave, where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and NinhBinh city when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long mountain.

12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch with plenty of traditional foods such as spring rolls, goat meat…etc.

1:00 PM: Discovering Tam Coc on the sampan (bamboo boat). With nearly 2 hours, tourists will have a chance to mix with the local life, river, limestone mountains, fields… Passing through 3 caves: Hang Ca- first cave, Hang Hai- second cave, Hang Ba- the third cave by boat will bring to you excited feeling

3:00 PM: With 1 hour of cycling you will be amazed by the beauty of the countryside in the North of Vietnam. Our tour guide will introduce to you the architecture of the traditional house and the life of the local family.

4:00 PM: After discovering the amazing beauty of Ninh Binh by walking, hiking, cycling, tourists can relax by swimming, drinking local tea, fresh fruits while the Sun is setting (swimming in the allowable condition).

Check-in luxury Hotel/Bungalow.

7:00 PM: Dinner with Vietnamese food prepared by the hotel or bungalow

DAY 2: CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK (BREAKFAST/LUNCH)

8:30 AM: Having breakfast, check-out and put all your luggage on the bus.

Cuc Phuong National Park is located in NinhBinh province. The Park is conveniently located on the route to several tourist attractions including Bich Dong pagoda, Hoa Lu. It was officially opened in 1960 as the first national park in Vietnam. Cuc Phuong National Park is surrounded by several limestone cliffs, the highest being May Bac, meaning “ Silver Cloud”, with a height of 656m. There are plenty of plants and animals living in the park. There are an estimated 2000 different species of flora and the 450special fauna account for 38% of the national fauna.

9: 30 AM: Visiting Cuc Phuong National Park, you are not only do trekking in the primary forest but also excellent hiking opportunities abound in the park and you could spend a day trekking through the forest. On the way visit the Cave of Early Man ( had over 7000 years). Lunch in the forest.

Keep following the popular trails will lead you to several ancient trees called by the name Cho Chi 1000 years, the oldest tree in the forest.

2:30 PM: Back Tam Coc, enjoy a sunset party.

The limousine bus will take you back to Ha Noi

6:30-7:00 PM: Arrive in Ha Noi and drop you back to your hotel around the old quarter.

PRICE DETAIL

What’s included?

• English speaking guide
• Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area
• All air-conditioned transport as mentioned in the tour
• Meals as dedicated on the itinerary
• All sightseeing and boat fees
• Accommodation (Bungalow/Hotel)
• 02 bottle of water per person
• Cycling

What’s excluded?

• Travel insurance
• Tipping for tour guide/driver
• Other optional activities or tours
• Personal expenses booking voucher from us

What do I need to bring?

• Cash for personal expense
• Sunglasses, Sun cream, Hat, Camera and film

What do I need to know?

• Do not wear tight and short clothes when visiting the pagoda, temple.
• After the boat trip on the river, the boat rower always expects the guest's tip about $1 or $2.
• On Friday, Saturday, or Sunday - due to the Night Market and walking street on the weekend in Hanoi Old Quarter Area because most of the street in the Hanoi Old Quarter area does not allow vehicles, we will drop you off at nearest street the bus can drive to.
• During the period March to November it will good to pack a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen (at least SPF15), a reliable insect repellent a camera and lots of batteries. Warm clothing for the cooler months of November to March is advised.
• How much luggage can I take? Your vehicle has limited space so please keep your luggage to a maximum of 15kgs in a backpack or a small day pack to hand carry for easy access to the camera, sunscreen, water, etc. Inhibitions can be left in the luggage storage rooms at your hotel with your other unwanted baggage.

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