Hanoi – Ninhbinh

Tour code : NVN4
Destinations : Hanoi – Perfume Pagoda – Cuc Phuong – Tam Coc
Duration : 5 days 4 nights

Highlights :
o Get to know Hanoi – the 1000 year old capital
o Visit the biggest centre of Buddhism in Vietnam
o Explore Cuc Phuong National Park, Kenh Ga floating village and Tamcoc Cave
o Experience the culture and taste the typical foods with special cuisines.

Good for :
o This tour is great for any individuals, couples as well as small groups who want to briefly explore the must – sees in the North of Vietnam

Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Perfume pagoda – Cuc Phuong
Day 3: Cuc Phuong – Kenh Ga – Ninh Binh
Day 4 : Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Departure

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival (D)
Arriving at Noi Bai airport, Far East Tour’s guide picks you up and transfer to a hotel in the centre of Hanoi. Check in and relax. In the afternoon, start city tour with visits to Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh temple, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple and 36 Old streets. Enjoy welcome dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Perfume pagoda – Cuc Phuong (B, L, D)

Breakfast and check out. At 07.30 am, start the drive of 1,5 hours to Perfume Pagoda (75km). Enjoy a 1.30 hours boat trip on Yen Stream and visit Trinh temple. Then trek 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. 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. Dinner and overnight 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 floating village and arrive at Ninh Binh about 18.00 pm. Dinner and overnight at Ninh Binh town.

Day 4: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (B, L, D)
Drive to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Capital and the remaining two temples of Dinh King & Le King. Continue trip to Tam Coc – the “inland Halong Bay”. 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 – Departure (
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure. Tour ends. Far East Tour awaits to serve you next time.

Accommodation list
Category 3* 4* 5*
Hanoi Luxor, Viet
Flower Garden, Sunway
Movenpick, Sofitel Plaza

Ninhbinh Cuc Phuong Hoalu Ninh Binh Legend


Tour includes
o All land transfers
o Tour programs as in the itinerary
o Accommodation: twin sharing basis at above hotels.
o Meals as mentioned (Breakfasts at hotel & set menus for lunch and dinner at restaurants).
o Entrance fees
o English - speaking guide
o Water on bus (02 bottles/day/pax).
o Tourism assurance
Tour excludes
o Airfares & airport taxes.
o Travel insurance
o Meals not indicated on itinerary
o Other personal expenses
o Tips & gratuities
o Vietnam Visa
o Other not mentioned