Ninh Binh Cycling Cuc Phuong & Van Long

Ninh Binh is an outstanding destination with stunning landscapes including Cuc Phuong National Park and the towering limestone peaks rising from the Tam Coc valley, called the “Inland Ha Long” and Van Long Nature Reserve. Escape the stresses of the city for a couple of day into an area that compliments a mix of adventure and relaxation. This trip is perfect for all types of travelers including families and groups. The bikes are fully ridged standard bikes for ease of travel. Fully supported by a van in a distance of 60 km so it’s very flexible if you want more or less of the distance.

DETAIL ITINERARY:

Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Bike from Hoa Lu to Cuc Phuong National Park (-/L/D)

Pick-up at your hotel at 8:00 am, then transfer in about 110 km on a good road by mini-van to Ninh Binh (~2 hours). We start cycling on the countryside road, onto Hoa Lu – an ancient citadel, maybe with a stop for its history in the 10th century. Then we continue our riding through the limestone peaks to Tam Coc, passing rice paddies and through the rural villages.

Here we are in Tam Coc and lunch is served in the local restaurant that has view over the boat pier, great chance for photos here. 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 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 – Van long nature reserve – Hanoi (B/L/-)

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 van 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.

SPECIAL OFFERED PRICE OF TOUR PACKAGE

The price is valid till the end of December, 2015

Price is quoted in American USD dollar at the newest exchange rate

Note:

–           This is a cash price. Credit cards incur a 2.5% fee

–           This is private tour design for your group only

–           This price is Nett.  price and non-commission

What’s included?

• Entrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
• Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary with authentic Vietnamese food.
• Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above). Your comfort is our priority!
• Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
• Hotels: Hotel fees are based on two people sharing with Double (Twin) Rooms. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily Western or Local breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
• Boat trip in Van Long
• Daily bottle of mineral water
• Service Charge & Government Taxes

What’s excluded?

• Excess Baggage Charges. Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm.
• Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
• Tip
• Single Room Supplement

NOTES:

• Please be aware that flight times, hotels and all other logistics, services and days of travel are subject to availability. Where flights are cancelled or delayed, we will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements of similar value as noted in our booking conditions.
• The overnight sleeper trains used on this trip are the comfortable available although they cannot be compared to European standards. Please note that whist we always endeavor to secure soft sleeper berths on overnight trains there may be occasions when we are unable to do this due to circumstances beyond our control. In these situations we will secure the best available class.
• The traveling times mentioned within this dossier are approximations only. These times will vary according to weather, road, traffic or any other prevailing conditions.

This itinerary and supplementary information has been complied in good faith and was accurate at time of writing. However it DOES NOT form part of a contract between the client and Green Discovery Indochina.