Highlights: Ninh Binh has much things to feast your eyes in two days of travelling. The old capital relics and stunning Three Caves together with Cuc Phuong National Park has long time adorned the beauty of this lovely province. A combination of history and nature would be the delight to all visitors.
Destination: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong
Code: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, G = Guide
Day 1: Hanoi/Ninh Binh/Cuc Phuong (B, L, D, G)
After breakfast, you will leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh by car. On your arrival in Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, you’ll visit Dinh and Le temples, which are dedicated to Emperor Dinh and Emperor Le. You’ll also have a brief visit to the remains of the Old Palace before heading to Tam Coc (Three Grottos). Lunch at a good local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you?ll be rowed along a gentle river between paddy fields to the beautiful grottoes of Tam Coc. You’ll enjoy the mysteries of nature which might be boundless inspiration for any visitors coming here to contemplate the endless fun.
After that, you would be driven to Cuc Phuong National Park. You’ll spend the night in the local guest house in Cuc Phuong Park Centre.
Day 2: Cuc Phuong/Hanoi (B, L, G)
Breakfast at the restaurant, our guide will then show you around Cuc Phuong National Park, the first national park of Vietnam and the country’s largest natural reserve. You will be very fascinated at the stunning landscape of Cuc Phuong National Park with over 2.000 various kinds of plants and 50 kinds of orchids being in bloom and in fragrance all the year round. You?ll also visit the Prehistory Cave and have a chance to see a lot of different endangered species preserved in the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre en route. Enjoy your lunch at the park centre before you will be transferred back to Hanoi. End of the services at your hotel.
Price in US$ per person:
Prices include:
Breakfast and accommodation in twin or double room
Boat cruises as programme.
Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
Experienced English-speaking tour guide as indicated in the itinerary.
Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned in the programme.
Lunch and dinner as above in the local restaurant.
Government Taxes.
Price do not include:
Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
Insurance.
Hotel for standard:
Cuc Phuong: Park’s guest house (basic local standard with western toilet)