Ninh Binh Cultural & Nature Escape

At 8.00, after breakfast at hotel, meet our tour guide and driver for a 2-hour journey to Ninh Binh.
Arrive in Van Long around 10.00, enjoy a visit to the hidden peaceful Thung La temple and listen to the history of this temple.

Return to the village. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant, relaxing before enjoying a rowing boat trip to explore Van Long nature reserve. You may see the Monkeys on the cliffs of the mountain and egrets on the water of the nature reserve.

After the boat trip, visiting one of the local families in the village to learn about the embroidery skill. There will be a short and small instruction course that will help you become an “embroidery craftsman.”

Transfer to hotel in Tam Coc - Ninh Binh for overnight.

Included:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ninh Binh
Private transportation
Boat trip in Van Long Nature Reserve
All entrance fees
Meal: Lunch
Private English speaking guide

8.00 am, pick up from your hotel and transfer to Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 11th century. Discover the beauties and the histories of 2 king temples: Dinh King Temple and Le King temple.

Moving to Tam Coc area for a Sampan boat trip along the Ngo Dong river which is a colorful rice field in the harvest season among Karst mountain ranges. The rowing boat will lead you to the gorgeous landscapes and throughout the 3 grottoes (Tam is three and Coc is grotto). Back to the pier after 1.5 – 2 hours in the rowing boat trip and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, we will explore Bich Dong pagoda, one of the typical pagoda in the red river delta of northern Vietnam. Crossing the stone bridge to the ancient gate of Bich Dong pagoda. Discover The “Lower pagoda” then more than 100 steps to Chua Trung (Middle pagoda). A special pagoda in the cave and the unique clay statues. 

Walking up through the cave will lead you to the Highest pagoda (Chua Thuong) which not only provides you with the history but also offers a great view from there.

Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

Drop off at your hotel.

Included:
Accommodation: N/A  
Private transportation
Sampan boat trip
All entrance fees
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Private English speaking guide