HIGHLIGHTS
- Riding sampan boat through three tunnel-like caves in Tam Coc
- Hiking 500 steps to the summit of Hang Mua mountain for an incredible view over the karst formations.
- Delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Bicycling on back roads of peaceful countryside
DETAILED ITINERARY
In the morning
Depart from Hanoi at 7:30 AM, we drive southward to Ninh Binh province. After getting out of the busy streets of the city, the smooth drive on National Highway No1 through the farm land will offer you a good start of the day with the views of the countryside: rice fields, villages…
About 10.00 AM, we will arrive at Tam Coc boat operation place where you will get on a sampan-boat for 2-hour ride along a scenic river. The local rower is gently rowing us in between towering limestone mountains and through three caves. There are a lot of beautiful stalactites of different shapes hanging down from the ceiling. The landscape is so dramatic that it has been considered as “Inland Halong Bay”. After that, we will get transferred to a restaurant for your lunch with local specialties.
In the afternoon
After lunch and rest, hop on your bicycle and pedaling along back roads to Hang Mua, along the way, enjoy the landscape of mountains, farms and villages. On arrival, start hiking up to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain in Hang Mua . From the top, you are able to enjoy the stunning 360-degree view over the karsts. After that, get downhill and ride your bike back to Tam Coc to hand back the bike. Spend the rest of the afternoon for a relaxing drive back to Hanoi. Finish the tour at the door of your hotel.
Notes: The 500-step trek to the summit is not recommended in the hot day for seniors and not for hypertensive travelers. The alternative could be a cycling tour to the surroundings. The tour is flexible, you just let your private guide know your level of fitness or what you would prefer to do regarding to the distance of the trek…
INCLUSIONS
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Sightseeing and boat tickets
- Bicycles
- Vietnamese lunch Bottled water on the vehicle
EXCLUSIONS
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and other meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly above.