Itinerary
7.30 - 8.00 am: You will be met by our guide and driver at your hotel. Start 2.5 hours road journey to Ninh Binh Province via expressway (120 km).
10.15 am: Rowed-Boat Ride in Tam Coc.
Embark on a rowed boat, gently gliding on exquisite Ngo Dong River amid dramatic natural sceneries of a maze of jungle-clad Limestone Mountains raised majestically out of flooded – rice paddy fields.
The highlights are secret passages of stalagmite caves so-called Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba led into hidden valleys and opening up views of one stupendous vista after another.
The tranquility - except the soundtrack of the mirrored water lapping against the oar as if stepping back in time to another world.
Savor A Mouth-Watering Lunch in the Restaurant: Here, mouth-watering Vietnamese dishes are served and perfectly accompanied by flawless attentive service and drinks while the verdant landscape of rice fields are always in view through an expended window.
13.30 pm: Visit Dinh & Le King Temples in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
After lunch, drive to Hoa Lu to visit Dinh & Le King temples. The 2 main sanctuaries are dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasty dated back in the 11th century and also is the historical significance of Ninh Binh province. We meet the people to live a part of the interesting history of the past.
14.45 pm: Cycling off the beaten track in Trang An.
Drive to the ancient land of Trang An, the recently listed for the world heritage site. Famed for the endless stunning vista of abundant valleys, extensive canal network, and the magical backdrop of rugged karsts Limestone Mountains dotted with red-roof local houses. And indigenous people here have maintained their traditional way of life from beyond centuries.
After a basic instruction by our expert guide on how to cycling safely at your comfort, we take a 5km bicycle ride off the beaten track through gorgeous sceneries on village roads and encounter buffaloes, ducks and goats on the way.
16.00 pm: Savour sunset afternoon tea
At sunset, we end our excursion with a magical afternoon tea, served by our white-gloves chauffeur, admire the sunset over magnificent mountains before embarking on another comfortable limousine road trip back Hanoi.
19.00 pm: Arrive in Hanoi. Drop off at your hotel door-steeps. Service ended.
Inclusion
– Private car service during the trip
– Lunch
– Complimentary mineral water
– Local rowing boat
– Entrance fees
– English speaking tour guide
Exclusion
– Drinks
– Personal expenses
– Tip for guide and driver
– Other not mentioned above