ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi – Van Long Kong Skull Island – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Mua Cave (L, D)
8.00 am: Depart from your hotel by private transfer to Van Long - a less touristic & natural destination in Ninh Binh – the beautiful background of the latest Kong movie. Van Long nature reserve is not only famous for its outstanding landscapes of mountains & grottos but also for its largest area of wetland reserve where is the home to a rich fauna and flora, famously the living place of the biggest number of Delacour’s langurs(one of the most endangered primates in the world).
Upon arrival, boarding a sampan to admire Van Long wetland ’s magnificent landscapes. We will pass by many beautiful mountains whose names are associated with interesting things & romantic love stories such as Nghien and Fairy Mountains, Meo Cao (scratching cat), Mam Xoi (tray of sticky rice), Hom Sach (box of books) and Da Ban (slate) mountains,… sneak thru many beautiful grottos with their unique beauty such as Ca Grotto, Bong Grotto, Rua Grotto, Chanh Grotto…. Many of our customers choose to do the boat tour in Van Long because of its natural sceneries & wonderful view of thousands of migratory birds, herons, storks; and especially the most endangered Delacour’s langurs with its big number living in this area naturally – the picturesque scene appeared in Kong Skull Island blockbuster.
After a nice boat tour in Van Long, we will have lunch in a local restaurant in Hoa Lu, then pay a visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital – the heart of Vietnam for 42 years in the 10th & 11th centuries. The royal palaces are no more but you will have a nice visit to Dinh & Le temples built in the 17th century, dedicated to Dinh & Le family. You will get to know great information about Vietnam's history during this period when Hoa Lu was chosen as the country's capital.
The first day with the last visit to Mua cave in the afternoon - a nice trekking tour for a beautiful panorama of Ninh Binh city & Tam Coc landscapes of rice fields, river & mountains. It is a hard trek all the way up following steep steps but it is worth your efforts. Remember to bring a camera for nice shots that you will have.
After a day of Ninh Binh landscape admiration, you will check in the hotel & take a rest in our well-selected hotel or resorts in the Tam Coc area. Dinner at your own account.
Day 2: Ninh Binh biking tours to visit Bich Dong pagoda – boating in Trang An Kong Skull Island – Hanoi (B, L)
After breakfast, our day starts with a morning biking exercise around impressive karst mountains & rivers and quiet villages. This gives you chances to see the real-life of local people, interact with them & pay a visit to Bich Dong pagoda built up in the 15th century with a nice trekking to the main cave & the top temple.
Then heading to Trang An for another exploration of the caves, limestone outcrops, rice fields or natural sceneries along the boat journey. Trang An is considered as Halong bay in the land, recognized as the mixed cultural & natural world heritage site by UNESCO, and the impressive site of shooting Kong Skull Island. Trang An boat tour promises you an exciting journey of many interesting experiences.
We have lunch after the boat trip and head back to Hanoi. The end of Ninh Binh Kong: Skull Island 2 days Tour.
Price: Please contact us!
Includes
– Private transfer during the journey
– English speaking guide following the trip
– Meals as stated in the itinerary
– Hotel room ( twin-shared base) in Ninh Binh
– Entrance fees
– Bicycle rental fee
– Boat fees in Van Long & Trang An
Excludes
– Drink
– Visa
– Personal expenses, tips & gratuities to any good services ( tour guide, driver, boat rower)
– Payment Fees