Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu
Departing Hanoi early morning to Ninh Binh. The Ninh Binh region is one of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam with its dramatic scenery, historical intrigues, religious pilgrimage sites and endangered animal sanctuaries.
Upon arriving in Ninh Binh, start your trip highlights with Tam Coc Caves, the mountains have earned the area the nickname “ Halong Bay without water”, a moniker borne out by the limestone karsts which dominate the landscape. You will take a boat to and through the caves, past spectacular cliffs, Lilliputian villages, and lonely farming communities.
After lunch, the guide will assist you with your bicycles in preparation for your cycle tour of Hoa Lu. The bicycle tour is a round trip of 24km through spectacular scenery of rice fields, karsts mountains and quaint rural villages. Leaving the restaurant, you will pass glowing lime kilns fed by the mining of the lime stone mountains.
Day 2: Ninh Binh - Phat Diem - Cuc Phuong National Park
A 28km bicycle ride will take you through striking rural scenery where you will see rural churches of grand proportions and a rare Japanese covered bridge. Once you arrive in the village of Phat Diem, you will be able to take a break and cool drink in one of the local cafes. The streets of Phat Diem are worth exploring for their numerous sewing shops, a great local market and the majestic Catholic Cathedral, which illuminates the surrounding streets. Phat Diem Cathedral is the centre for Vietnamese Catholicism and one of 30 churches in the area built by French Jesuits. The cathedral blends Chinese with Western styles in its solid grey stone and wood architecture. Its peaceful gardens and magnificent bell towers attract thousands of Vietnamese Catholics from surrounding dioceses.
Day 3: Cuc Phuong National Park – Ninh Binh - Hanoi
After breakfast you will drive to the ‘ Cave of Prehistoric Man ’ where locals still pay homage to prehistoric artifacts that have been found in the cave.
Departing the National Park you will have the rare opportunity for a guided tour of the Endangered Rescue Primate Centre by one of the German zoologists. Inside reside 15 of Vietnam ’s 25 species of primates including the extremely rare Cat Ba Langur. The primates are brought to the centre for rehabilitation before being set free in the National Park.
Driving back to Ninh Binh we will return through the spectacular scenery of Hoa Lu. Arriving in Ninh Binh you may have lunch at a fine local restaurant (own account). After lunch, your private transport will be waiting for your return drive to Hanoi . Arrive in Hanoi , drop off at your hotel. End tour.
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