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Explore Hanoi - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh Tour 3 Days
Soak up some of Vietnam’s most enchanting landscapes and meet members of its diverse ethnic groups on this northwest Vietnam tour. Savor the beauty of the Mai Chau Valley and its fascinating mix of cultures. Discover Cuc Phuong National Park and ride a boat to the Buddha Cave. Finally, cruise Tam Coc, with its stunning karst, and visit the ancient temples at Hoa Lu. Tour includes meals, accommodation, and door-to-door round-trip transportation.
- Discover the landscapes of Mai Chau, Cuc Phuong, Tam Coc, and Ninh Binh
- Meet and even eat with members of the Muong and White Thai ethnic groups
- Ride a boat to Buddha Cave and enjoy a Tam Coc cruise
- Tour includes meals, accommodation, guiding, and door-to-door transport
Day 1, Hanoi - Mai Chau (L) 145km - 3.5h
Excursion to Muong village, Lac – Na Phon – Poong Com villages
8:00 AM: Meet tour guide and driver then depart to Mai Chau. On the way, visit a Muong village. Continue to Thung Khe pass where you can view magnificent panoramic views of the valley before arriving in Mai Chau town. Mai Chau is a beautiful valley located 145 km away from Hanoi. It is great place with harmonious landscapes, green mountain ranges, rice terraces and White Thai ethnic villages.
Arrive in Mai Chau, check in your accommodation and have a break for lunch. In the afternoon, take a 5km bike ride(optional) or walk to the rice fields. Discover the culture and daily life of the locals in Lac, Na Phon, Poong Com villages. See the rural work on rice fields, the weaving craftsman, and encounter with locals. Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.
Note: Private traditional music and dancing show by local people is available with extra cost of $35/group. Please ask our guide to reserve if you are interested in.
Day 2, Mai Chau - Ninh Binh (B,L) 150km - 3.5h
Peaceful & authentic village of Mai Hich, leisurely walking, transfer to Ninh Binh
Enjoy breakfast in the peaceful land then travel to Mai Hich. Explore by bike(optional) or walk along the trails and concrete roads. You will be seduced by the gorgeous landscapes such as the villages, rice fields, mountains and streams which are in the perfect harmony with one another. Do not miss the opportunity to communicate with the friendly local people who are always willing to welcome you into their house to enjoy a cup of tea.
Come back to Mai Chau to enjoy lunch then depart to Ninh Binh, stop on the way to meet the local people and take pictures as you command. Arrive in Ninh Binh in the late afternoon and check in to your accommodation.
Day 3, Ninh Binh – Hanoi (B,L) 100km - 2h
Boat trip in Tam Coc, hiking to Bich Dong pagoda & visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital
Have breakfast at hotel then travel to Tam Coc which has been well-known as the “Halong Bay on land” and appeared in famous French movie “Indochina”. On arrival at the pier, you will take a private sampan boat for a ninety-minute cruise along Ngo Dong River. Pass through three caves and witness a stunning landscape interleaved by small communities, rice fields, cemetery and temples.
Continue to the Bich Dong, a typical pagoda in the countryside of the Red River Delta, built in the 15th century. On arrival, you will cross a stone bridge to Chua Ha, from which over 100 steps lead to Chua Trung – the cave pagoda with unique clay statues. You will then hike up to Chua Thuong. You not only have the chance to learn about Buddhism but also get to experience incredible countryside views.
Enjoy local cuisine in Tam Coc then direct to Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam from the 10 to the 11 century. The citadel is surrounded by limestone mountains and rivers naturally protecting it and making for an amazing picturesque setting.
On arrival at Hoa Lu, you will visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009) who played a vital role in gaining the country’s independence after it was ruled by China for a thousand years. Both temples were built in the 17th symbolizing a deep respect to the King’s contributions.
End of the day, transfer from Ninh Binh to Hanoi. Enjoy the journey passing Red River delta with a lot of chance taking pictures of rice fields, peaceful countryside.
Note: Flexible dressing, cover knees and shoulders when entering pagoda
Tour Inclusions
- English speaking tour guide following itinerary
- All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
- Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
- Boat: Tam Coc
- Private car following itinerary
- Meal: B: 02, L: 03
- Bike: Ninh Binh
- Leisure: Thung La temple music
- 01 bottle of water per pax per day
- Service charges and Taxes
Tour Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tipping and Gratuities
- Other not mentioned in the program
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