NINH BINH DAY TOUR

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 AM: Our guide and driver pick up at the Meeting Hall 11-10 of Hanoi National University of Education than heading to Ninh Binh with a short break on the half-way (~2 hours of traveling).
  • 10:45 AM: Visit Hoa Lu - the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, including 2 temples dedicated to Dinh King and Le King. 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 PM: 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 Halong Bay on land.
  • 16:30 PM: Back to Hanoi.
  • 18:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. See off at Meeting Hall 11-10 of Hanoi National University of Education. End of our services. 

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 (IMPORTANT!)

  • 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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