Highlight
– Experiencing the most famous sites such as Tam Coc landscape, Bich Dong pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient capital
– Visiting the new check-in area such as Mua cave for a panoramic view
– Full inclusion meals in the restaurant with local cuisines
– Enjoying boating experience with local rowers for unforgettable photos in Tam Coc
– Cycling in the country road to see buffalos, birds and natural life
– Explore a local market and enjoy a short cooking class
Itinerary
Day 1: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel – Cycling to Mua Cave – Cooking class, overnight at Tam Coc Bungalow (L/D)
8:00 – 8:30 am: Our guide and bus pick you up from the hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, on the way, stop for a short break to stretch your legs. You arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel to visit King Dinh and Le Temple. Then approach Tam Coc Wharf for buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant.
In the afternoon, we cycle to Mua cave with stunning rice fields with buffalos, goats…along the road till approaching Mua cave.
You walk up to the top of the mountain, visiting lovely stalactites and stalagmites inside, then take a spectacular view from the top to the valley.
You cycle back to the Bungalow check in then attend our Cooking class of how to make local cakes and swim before the dinner around 19.00 pm.
Day 2: Local market – Exciting boat trip in Tam Coc – Cycling to Bich Dong – Hanoi (B/L)
6.30 am: Welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and a breakfast then visit morning local market to see how local people exchange goods that you have never seen in the tourist places then enjoy the exciting boat trip on Ngo Dong river with sampan boat through caves on the stunning river surrounded by Karsts with rich fauna and flora. You finish the boat trip and check out, clear the bills then savior authentic lunch made by our chef.
In the afternoon, you cycle through peaceful villages with rice fields to visit Bich Dong Pagoda surrounded by a lotus lake. You walk up to the top and enjoy the panoramic view of dramatic limestone ridges and dotted hamlets and a particularly refreshing moment, then have afternoon tea to highlight a lovely day and get on car to Hanoi.
19.00 pm: You are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, the trip ends.
Inclusion
– Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter
– Transfer by A/C modern car, Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
– English speaking guide during the trip
– A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
– 2 bottles of water per person
– All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
– Cycling in Tam Coc
Exclusion
– Beverages travel insurance & tax
– Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
– Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
– All not indicated in our itinerary