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Hoa Lu - Ninh Binh Highlights 2 days
Tripcode: VENBH2D

• Private pick-up & drop-off services
• Private tour with English or French speaking guide
• Daily departure from Hanoi.

Just 100 km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is a province of astounding natural beauty with limestone peaks whose splendour is often said to surpass that of Ha Long Bay. It is true that this area is often referred to as the Ha Long Bay on land. The tour includes being rowed along the Ngo Dong River, which makes for a truly unforgettable experience, passing between towering limestone peaks.

Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Halong Bay on Land (L/D)

Pick up at 8:30 am at the hotel lobby. You will leave Hanoi and head South for a 2.5-hour drive by the Highway 1 or former Road Mandarin. On arrival you spend one hour visiting the King Dinh and King Le temples of the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu then you continue drive to Tam Coc for a 3-hour boat trip along the Boi river and enjoy the scenery of Tam Coc caves and ancient temples, green rice fields and the life of farmers in the Red River Delta. After lunch you visit the Co Vien Lau which is a collection of Vietnamese ancient houses and the Bich Dong Pagoda. Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Day 2: Phat Diem - Hanoi (B,L,-)

This morning you take a drive to visit the Phat Diem stone cathedral, which was designed by Father Sau. It is a fine example of a European cathedral and a Vietnamese communal house, a masterpiece made of wood and stone. Back to Ninh Binh for lunch and drive to visit Bai Dinh pagada before returning to your hotel in Hanoi. End of services.

Tour price includes:

+ Private pick-up & drop-off services
+ All private transportation
+ English speaking guide
+ Meals as indicated in the itinerary
+ Private boat
+ Admission fees and permits where applicable
+ Services charges and government taxes.

Tour price excludes:

+ Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
+ Travel insurance
+ Beverage
+ Other servives not mentioned above.