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2 Nights - £220pp

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Tour Info
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Breakfasts & Lunches
  • Pick up and drop off from Hanoi
  • Tours with a private car, driver and guide
  • Based on 2019 - 20 prices

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Dry Halong Bay

Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong National Park is considered to be one of Vietnam's most beautiful and important nature reserves, home to a wealth of beautiful tropical birds, many of them endemic to Vietnam and Indochina.

Amongst the 300+ species of rare birds that you might encounter are the Silver-pheasant, Red-collared Woodpecker, Brown Hornbill and the Bar-bellied Pita.

After visiting Cuc Phuong, see the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre and the Turtle Rescue Centre before heading back to Ninh Binh for a second night.

On the third day journey just outside town to Tam Coc, or Dry Halong Bay.

This area is famous for its breath-taking scenery, where dramatic limestone formations rise sharply out of green rice paddies and wetlands.

Embark on a small, hand rowed sampan, and begin a journey along green waterways, one of the most scenic areas in the whole of Indochina.

 

Inclusions

  • Accommodation with breakfast
  • Private car, driver and guide on excursions

Accommodation

  • 2 nights Ninh Binh

Excursions

  • Cuc Phuong National Park
  • Boat trip in Tam Coc

Day One: Ninh Binh

Depart from Hanoi for the drive to Ninh Binh where you will check in with the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight Ninh Binh.

Day Two: Cuc Phuong

Journey south along Highway 1 through the provinces of Ha Tay, Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh.

Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong National Park is considered to be one of Vietnam's most beautiful and important nature reserves, home to a wealth of beautiful tropical birds, many of them endemic to Vietnam and Indochina.

Amongst the 300+ species of rare birds that you might encounter are the Silver-pheasant, Red-collared Woodpecker, Brown Hornbill and the Bar-bellied Pita.

Cuc Phuong is also home to many different species of amphibians, insects, and reptiles, many of them endemic to Cuc Phuong and Vietnam.

The ancient forest contains almost 2,000 species of trees and amongst them lives some amazing and rare animals including the Clouded Leopard and Delacour Langur.

A National Park professional guide will lead a specific programme depending on the season to look for birds and other wildlife.

The reason for being in Ninh Binh the previous night is to facilitate an early start today, when the wildlife is at its most active.

Enjoy a half day trekking in the National Park, before visiting the Endangered Primate Rescue centre (EPRC), one of the highlights of a visit to Cuc Phuong. Here it's possible to observe some of the rarest primate species in the world.

Afterwards visit the Turtle Conservation centre (TCC), the flagship programme for efforts in Vietnam to conserve turtles.

Finally travel east in Ninh Binh Province among a landscape that changes from mountainous to flatlands.

Overnight: Ninh Binh.

Meals: Breakfast included.

Day Three: Tam Coc

Journey just outside town to Tam Coc, or Dry Halong Bay. This area is famous for its breath-taking scenery, where dramatic limestone formations rise sharply out of green rice paddies and wetlands.

Embark on a small, hand rowed sampan, and begin a journey along green waterways.

The name Tam Coc means "three caves" and the route leads under a sequence of three caves - Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Coi - as the boat glides past green rice fields and lotus ponds.

Afterwards, stop at Bich Dong Pagoda and the giant cathedral at Phat Diem before continuing to Hoa Lu, the birthplace of the Vietnamese nation.

In the 10th century, it was at Hoa Lu that the first capital of Vietnam was established.

Today only the foundations remain of the original palace, but visitors can still see two temples, Dinh Tien Hoan Temple and Le Dai Hanh Temple, dedicated to the rulers of the first two dynasties of the nation.

These temples are exquisite, with traditional courtyards and lily ponds, set among the dramatic rice paddies and karst formations of the area.

From here transfer back to Hanoi and on to your hotel or the airport for your onward flight.

Is this a Private Tour or a Group Tour?

All of our tours are private tailor made itineraries, customised for you - we can amend things to entirely suit you.

You will have your own private car, driver and guide on excursions.

What are the departure dates?

Let us know your preferred dates of travel and we will find the best and most suitable flights to fit your itinerary.

As this is a private tour, there are no set departure dates.

Which Airlines do you use?

We work with all the major airlines flying to this part of the world.

Typically for Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific would be airlines we most often use.

However, just let us know your preferred airline if you have one. We can organise flights from any regional destination in the UK.

Vietnam Airlines fly directly to both Hanoi and Saigon from the UK.

Which Hotels do you use?

We're careful with our choice of hotels, but we're guided by our customers also. If you have some preferred hotels, just let us know.

We specialise in boutique hotels and so we will often suggest some of our favourite smaller hotels where we think these will be suitable.

We keep on top of hotel developments in Indochina from our office in Vietnam and regularly inspect the hotels we use.

Do you cater for Solo Travellers?

Yes, we have many solo travellers, and Vietnam is a very safe, friendly and welcoming destinations for those travelling alone.

River cruises on the Mekong are a popular option for solo travellers, especially with Pandaw Cruises who offer no Single Supplements on many departures.

How long have you been organising holidays to Indochina?

We've been organising tailor made holidays to Vietnam for over 10 years.

Our team has a wealth of combined experience in the industry and our Director has been involved in organising holidays to Vietnam since the early 1990's.

Our partners on the ground in Indochina have over 20 years experience in operating there.

They understand the region extremely well and have a strong infrastructure of staff, guides and vehicles.

We've had the same partnership in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos for over 10 years.

How does your office in Vietnam help?

We have our own staff in Saigon which helps in many ways with our customers in Vietnam and South East Asia.

It helps us to keep on top of any new hotel and travel developments in the region and forge stronger relationships with hotels and other partners.

We regularly do our own inspections of hotels and destinations in the region.

Should our clients need any assistance during a trip, we always have at least one of our own staff on the same time zone, and we're open 7 days a week in Saigon.

Standard Hotel Suggestions Ninh Binh:

Tam Coc Garden

2 nights Dry Halong Bay - Standard:

  • Price from £250 pp

This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.

Prices will vary according to choice of hotel and seasonal airfare and hotel surcharges. Please ask us for any current special offers.

Note: In Hanoi, the Mausoleum is closed Mondays and Fridays and throughout October and November. The Ethnology Museum is closed Mondays and Vietnamese New Year.

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All of our Classic Vietnam Tours are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.

Call us now to speak to a Vietnam holiday expert about your Vietnam holiday or honeymoon to Vietnam.

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