The day tour to Ninh Binh offers you the highlight of cultural relics and the natural landscape of “Ha Long Bay on Land” with magical riverine landscape and sheer limestone mountains rising up near the paddies fields . In 2014, Trang An scenic complex (Ninh Binh) was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage thanks to its outstanding global values.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Hoa Lu - the ancient capital of Vietnam
• Enjoy the Vietnamese lunch
• Take a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, limestone karsts, caves
• Visit Bich Dong Pagoda - one of the ancient pagodas

PROGRAM DETAILLED

8:00-8:30: Guide and driver pick up at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Heading to Ninh Binh with a short break on the halfway (~ 2 hours traveling)

10h45: Discovery Hoa Lu - the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit 2 temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le. These beautiful temples still retain all their beauty, the finesse of the art of sculpture and engraving on wood and stone, carried out by Vietnamese artists

12:00: Have a lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Take a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc for a beautiful ride on the river. Along the water, you admire the extraordinary landscapes, the numerous limestone karsts covered with luxuriant vegetation planted in the middle of the rice fields. This is why this place is referred to as “Halong Bay on land”

Visit Bich Dong Pagoda (Jade Pagoda) is a striking spiritual attraction for tourists all around the world. A chance to worship and make offerings, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and learn more about Buddhism in Vietnam. In front of the pagoda courtyard, you have a panoramic view of Ha Long Bay on land

16:30: Back to Hanoi

18:30 Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.

TOUR PRICE: 75 USD/person

INCLUSION

• English Tour Guide
• Lunch with Vietnamese set menu
• Driver and private vehicle pick-up and drop-off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
• Rowing boat trip in Tam Coc (2 persons/boat)
• All entrance and sightseeing fees
• 2 mineral water bottles / pax/ day

EXCLUSION

• Beverages and other meals are not indicated in the program.
• Tax
• Personal expenses
• Tipping/ Gratuities
• Insurances

WHAT TO BRING

• Long sleeve clothes
• Hat or umbrella
• Sun cream
• Sunglasses

CHILDREN POLICY

• Children from 10 or older are considered adult
• Children from 4 to 9: 75% of the tour cost for an adult
• Child under 4: free of charge (An additional fee is required when opting for a separate bus seat)

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