TOUR HOA LU – TAM COC – CYCLING 1 DAY

British magazine Time Out has named Ninh Binh, where Hollywood movie “Kong: Skull Island” was shot in 2016, as one of five underrated travel destinations in Southeast Asia.
“Defined by towering limestone karsts, tranquil rivers and mystical historical and religious sites, Ninh Binh is the perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure travellers keen to see another side of Vietnam, off the beaten path,” it said.

ITINERARY:

07:30 – 08:00 – Our guide will meet you at your  hotel/stay and start  110km on Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.

10:00 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.

12:00 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisine.

13:30 – Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.

15:30 Leisure  cycling on rural roads alongside the extensive canal network and through small villages with back drop of a maze of limestone mountains.

16:45 – Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi

18:45 – Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.