One has known Hanoi as the city of one thousand years of hystory, with 36 Old streets, Tran Quoc Pagoda of nearly 2 thousand years, Quan Thanh Temple of over one thousand years...getting around Hanoi, tourists has chance for visiting Perfume Pagoda in incredible crandiose grottos. Visiting Cuc Phuong National Park helps ones relax and enjoy peaceful life of wild animals in the forest. Coming to Ninh Binh, famous for Hoa Lu - the Ancient Capital and the remaining two temples of Dinh King & Le King. Continue trip to Tam Coc – the "'Halong bay" inland.
Day 1: Hanoi arrival (D)
Our guide will meet you at Noi Bai airport and escort you to a hotel in the center of Hanoi. Start the tour early in the afternoon to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple and 36 Old streets. Enjoy welcome dinner and over night in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi - Perfume pagoda - Cuc Phuong (B/L/D)
Depart at 07:30 A.M. for about 2 hours drive to Perfume Pagoda (75km). Enjoy a 1.30 hours boat trip on Yen (Swallow Bird) stream and visit Trinh temple. Follow is 2 hours trekking up the mountain to visit pagoda inside grotto Huong Tich, where people often come to pray for health, luck, ... etc. After lunch, visit Thien Tru pagoda and scenery of Holiest in the country. After 1.30 hours boat trip back to the Wharf, we will ride to Cuc Phuong National Park and arrive there around 18.30 pm. Overnight in hotel at Cuc Phuong National Park.
Day 3: Cuc Phuong - Kenh Ga - Ninh Binh (B/L/D)
In the morning, walking to visit flora, fauna and one-thousand-year-old sequoia tree and visit the cave of Prehistoric man. Back to restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon , visit the Endangered Primates Rescue Center then drive to Ninh Binh town. On the way, visit Kenh Ga village (floating village) and arrive at Ninh Binh about 18.00 pm. Overnight in a hotel at Ninh Binh town.
Day 4: Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hanoi (B/L)
8:00 A.M. drive to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Capital and the remaining two temples of Dinh King & Le King. Continue trip to Tam Coc – the "'Halong bay" inland. After lunch, sit back and relax whilst the a local villager rows a small boat through the rice fields and mountain ranges, visit 3 caves and contemplate the beauty of the natural landscapes. Return to Hanoi and arrive in Hanoi about 17.00 pm. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi (B)
After breakfast, take a full day trip to Perfume Pagoda tour. Back to Hanoi in the afternoon. Take a rest or go shopping before going to airport for flight home or onward flight to the south.
Inclusions:
• Hotel accommodation as specific or similar, base on twin sharing • Private car/mini van, Train ticket • All entrance fees • English speaking guide. Other languages can be arranged upon request • Meals as per program
Exclusions:
• Drinks, except otherwise mentioned • International flight and international airport tax on departure • Insurance • Personal expenses & Tips • Vietnam Visa • Meals not mentioned
