HANOI – TAM COC
Means of transport:
At 8.30 AM, we pick you up at your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh province. On arrival, we will take a boat trip to discover the Trang An grottoes, where you will find forested limestone mounts contrasted against emerald water, caves, lowland and rivers. We will visit the 7-cave-network with beautiful stalactites of all shapes and colours. In the afternoon, you transfer to Mua caves and learn about their interesting stories, told by our guide. After conquering the 500 stone steps, you reach the top of the mountain, from where you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the Tam Coc landscape and the wonderful Ngo Dong River.
For the rest of the day we will ride bicycles along winding roads passing through quintessential Vietnamese countryside; lotus ponds, temples and cottages, on our way to visit the hillside pagoda of Bich Dong. Transfer back to Hanoi.
OVERVIEW
Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc and Bich Dong have stunning and dramatic scenery. These two famous sites house many karst caves and historical relics. During the rice harvest season, the landscape is dyed a beautiful yellow.
HIGHLIGHTS
• A waterscape with huge and steep “loaves of sugar” falling into the river
• A natural movie set
• Bike rides in an unreal & peaceful countryside
• Many temples, pagodas and historical sites
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Accommodation with breakfast on a Double/Twin Basis in Hotels listed or similar
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
- Experienced English speaking tour guides except on free days (for other language guides supplements will be applied)
- Meals as mentioned in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles with driver
- Bottled water during the tour day
OUR SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Rates and Hotels are subject to availability
- Domestic & International flights when not mentioned
- Drinks and meals other than those mentioned
- Gratuities to guides, drivers, boat crews, wait staff... We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture.
- Personal expenses of any nature like, laundry, telephone calls, shopping, incidentals at hotels etc.
- Visa Stamping Fee for Vietnam
- Travel Insurance
- Peak season or Public holiday surcharges if any
- Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
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