Ninh Binh – Van Long Wetland Reserve 2 Days 1 Night

Ninh Binh – Van Long Wetland Reserve 2 Days 1 Night

Van Long is one of the last wild refuges of the endangered Delacour’s langur, partly because the wetlands keep predators and poachers at bay. Van Long is 2km east of Tran Me, 23km from Ninh Binh along the road to Cuc Phuong.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hoa Lu Ancient City - Trang An Grottoes - Bich Dong Pagoda

Stop At: Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 40000 Vietnam
07:30-08:00 Our tour guide pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

After one hour on highway, you have a short-break in 20 minute.

10:00 Arrive Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, One ancient capital of Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Visitors can see temples built in honor of the emperors Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh their sons, and Queen Duong Van Nga, who was married first to Dinh Tien Hoang and then to Le Dai Hanh
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bich Dong Pagoda, Ngu Nhac Son Mountains, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
11:00 Cycling to Bich Dong pagoda, where is complex of three pagoda, the Lower pagoda is located at the base, from which 100 steps lead to the Middle pagoda, where there’s a shorter but steep ascent to the Upper pagoda, inside each cave temple, looming statues peer from the haze of burning incens ride along country lane to enjoy beautiful scenery of limestone mountains, through small villages with backdrop of agricultural lifestyle.

12:30 Have lunch at local restaurant, an excellence place to taste Vietnamese cuisine. Let’s enjoy let's enjoy localities goat meat dishes with goat meat.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Trang An Grottoes, H Hai Ba Trung district, Ninh Binh 100000 Vietnam
13:30 Depart to the most popular attraction to visit in Ninh Binh are the Trang An Grottoes ( the Wolrd Natural Heritage site). Enjoy 2 hour on rowing boat to trip to visit cave complex: : Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on land of Ninh Binh. Next visit, our tour guide will show you the Kong: Skull Island filming location the aboriginal village (Skull Island Village) , The village is so cute with many houses on the way. You can actually go inside each house and experience. Get back to the Wharf.

16:00 Get back to bungalow.

17:00 Transfer to Hotel (homestay) for check - in.

Dinner at hotel (homestay). Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Hotel's Ninh Binh

Day 2: Van Long Wetland Reserved - Hanoi

Stop At: Van Long Nature Reserve, Ninh Binh Vietnam
8:00 Breakfast at hotel

9:00 Start Cycling around village to discovery the localities life in the morning, farmers go to work the buffaloes eat grass on the field. After that get on bamboo boat trip around Van Long - the nature reserve to take in the amazing views, along the way we will have a chance to spot birds, herons and endangered species of Delacour’s langur.

11:30 Get back to hotel (homestay), have lunch time. After that, you have free timeto explore how to make some handicraft in local house.

12:00 Check out and free leisure at your hotel.

16:00 Return to Hanoi.

18:00 Drop off at your hotel. Service end.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.