Itinerary
Ninh Binh is an outstanding destination with stunning landscapes including Cuc Phuong National Park and the scenic limestone peaks rising from the Tam Coc. Escape the stresses of the busy city, with a bicycle, for a couple of days into an area that compliments a mix of soft adventure and relaxation.
Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Cuc Phuong National Park (/L/D)
Our Green Discovery Indochina’s tour guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 8:00 am, then transfer to Ninh Binh (about 2 hours). Upon arrival, we will visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient citadel for its history in the 10th century. We start cycling on the countryside road, onto Hoa Lu – an ancient citadel. Then we continue our riding through the limestone mountain to Tam Coc, passing through the rice paddies and nice rural villages, we will arrive Tam Coc, enjoy fresh air with stunning views. Our lunch will be served at the local restaurant. Followed by a short transfer on van, we continue our ride exploring more of Ninh Binh, along the farm for about 2 hours cycling. Cuc Phuong national park is our next destination; we load the bike back on the van and transfer to the park center for the night. Dinner and overnight in a simple bungalow inside the park.
Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Van Long Natural Reserve – Hanoi (B/L)
Today we will get up early for walking, watching bird and morning exercise with cycling up hills further into the jungles, this is harder than yesterday but it’s worth being in the fresh nature with sounds of birds, maybe with a short walk here to learn more about plants and animals before we drive back to the gate for visiting the Primates Rescue center.
Leave the Rescue center by minivan for Van Long, it’ll be time for lunch, then we will take the local bamboo boats visiting (1,5 hours) along this fascinating Nature Reserve in swampland – Van Long, with limestone peaks, caves and there maybe chances to see different kinds of birds and the Delacur langur. Transfer back to Hanoi, tour ends at your hotel by around 6 pm.
Tour Includes:
- English or French speaking tour guide, other language speaking tour guides are available on requests
- Modern and private transfer with A/C
- All entrance fees
- Guesthouse in Cuc Phuong National Park
- Meals as mentioned in the tour program (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Diner)
- Good conditioned Bicycle
- Boat trip in Van Long
- Government taxes and services charges
Tour Excludes:
- Pre & Post trip accommodation
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, tips,…
- Other not mentioned in the tour inclusion
Travel Package Cost: Rates vary frequently. Please Contact Us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.