This short tour will help you forget the city of Hanoi with its busy streets and traffic jams. Discovery of the picturesque landscapes and ancient temples in Tam Coc region (nicknamed Halong Bay on land) then walk in Cuc Phuong National Park to better understand not only Vietnam history but also daily life and pristine nature of the former National Park. During this trip, you will like it - The ancient temples of Hoa Lu - The picturesque karst landscapes of Tam Coc - Local sampan excursion - The fauna and flora of Cuc Phuong National Park.
Departure at 8 am for Ninh Binh, which is located 100 km southeast of Hanoi. Visit the ancient temples in the Hoa Lu region, the former capital of Vietnam. Dating back to the 17th century, these temples are surrounded by beautiful green gardens, ponds with lotus flowers and delicately scented frangipani trees. Short transfer to Tam Coc, Halong Bay ashore. Lunch in a restaurant to taste the local specialties: goat meat and water shells. Rowing boat excursion to admire a magnificent and enchanting natural landscape. Crossing the three Tam Coc caves pierced into the mountains ... a sublime yet relaxing sight! After this peaceful moment, you will go for a bike ride to the Bich Dong pagodas built into the side of a beautiful limestone mountain. Overnight in the hotel.
Car: 100km/2 hours Bicyclette: 1 hour Sampan: 2 hours B Hotel
After breakfast, depart for Cuc Phuong, the oldest national park in Vietnam. A pleasant walk will allow you to discover the richness of its fauna and flora, including a 1000 year old tree. Visit a cave formerly inhabited by prehistoric men and then the Primate Rescue Center. Lunch in a small local restaurant. In the early afternoon, transfer to Hanoi. End of our services.
Car: 150km Walking: 1h30 B, L
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NOTE
This trip is privately organized by iLOTUS TOURS for your group
PRICE INCLUDES
• Accommodation and breakfast at the listed hotel or host families
• Meals clearly indicated in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
• The entrance ticket to the sites
• Competent Vietnamese English-speaking guide throughout the circuit except for free times when it says: without guide. There is a supplement for the guide in Italian in case you need it.
• Privatized and air-conditioned car for all land transport and travel except free times when it is said: without driver
• One liter of drinking water per person / day
• All logistic services necessary for the organization of the program.
PRICE EXCLUDES
• International flights and airport taxes to / from your country
• Visa fees
• Means of transport not mentioned in the program
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Tipping for services: local guides, crew members, drivers, porters, etc.
• Drinks, telephone or all personal expenses not mentioned in the "the price includes" section.