Ninh Binh Day Tour (Tam Coc or Thung Nham)
Overview
- Tour code: NB-TN-01D
- Itinerary: Full day
- Depart from: Hanoi
- Finish in: Hanoi
- Destinations: Hanoi, Mua Cave Mountain , Bich Dong Pagoda , Thung Nham Bird Park, Hanoi
- Highlights of the Ninh Binh Sampan boat tour:
- Climb Mua Cave Mountain, where 486 steps lead you to a summit with breathtaking views of Tam Coc and its surrounding landscapes.
- Next, explore the Bich Dong Pagoda, a fascinating complex of caves and Buddhist temples.
- Continue your adventure to Thung Nham Bird Park, where you will enjoy a two-hour rowboat cruise, perfect for observing various bird species such as storks and herons.
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Itinerary
Full day: Mua Cave Mountain - Bich Dong Pagoda - Thung Nham Bird Park (Lunch) November 22, 2024
Depart for Ninh Binh, known as the "Halong Bay on land" with its limestone rocks and rice fields bathed by lakes and rivers. Start by climbing Mua Cave Mountain in the village of Ninh Xuan, where once Tran kings watched dance performances. After 486 steps, you will reach the summit offering stunning views over Tam Coc Boat and its landscapes of rocky pinnacles and rice fields.
Then, head to Tam Coc for a walk, by bike or car depending on the weather and your preferences, through landscapes abundant with white ducks. Next, visit the Bich Dong Pagoda, famous for its caves and Buddhist temples nestled in the mountains.
After lunch in a local restaurant, you will head to Thung Nham for a two-hour rowboat cruise. This will be an opportunity to observe a variety of birds, including storks, herons, teal, starlings, and even Phoenixes, a precious species listed in the Red Book (bird returns are very frequent in the late afternoon from 4:00 PM).
Your day will end with a return to Hanoi.
End of Tam Coc Or Thung Nham Sampam Boat (Ninh Binh) Full Day Trip.
Important noted
Trip Inclusion
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all trip and transfer.
- English-speaking guide during all tours.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary.
- Local private Sampan cruise in Thung Nham or Tam Coc (Ninh Binh).
- Water & cool towels.
- Government taxes & service charge.
Trip Exclusions
- Drinks and meals not mentioned.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks… etc.
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
- Any gratuities and tip to boat rower, driver and tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide & driver).
* Notes:
- Surcharged for Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any.
- Surcharged for Public holidays (30/4-1/5, Lunar New Year).
- Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel. Please let us know your hotel's name and address.
- If you haven't booked a hotel in Hanoi yet, we can help you find the best one in the center. You need to provide us with the date of arrival, the number of people.
Thing To Carry
- All customers participating in the tour must have a passport and identification document when leaving the country.
- Backpack, toiletry bag, sunscreen/cap, water bottles, camera(optional), extra pair of clothes, personal medication, track pants and cotton T-shirt, sweater/ warm jackets for the night.
- Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, torch per person with extra batteries, moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches, sports shoes or trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with good grip, personal hygiene items: medicine, face towel, shower gel, brush, toothpaste.
Cancellation Policy
- Deposit 50% tour price when signing up and pay the remaining amount 10 days before starting date.
- In case of tour cancellation: (Tour cancellation time is calculated by working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and New Year).
- After the deposit, if you cancel the tour, the company will not refund the deposit.
- If you cancel or change the tour within 20 - 29 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 70% of the tour price.
- If you cancel or change the tour within 10 - 19 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 90% of the tour price.
- If you cancel or change the tour 9 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 100% of the tour value.
* Notes:
- Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return.
- If you are a foreigner or overseas Vietnamese, please bring all your passports (bring both passports in case you have 2 citizenships), and Vietnamese visa (attached to your passport or separate sheet) while on tour.
- Please follow according to the tour program, do not separate from the group. If there is a need to separate from the group, please notify the consultant when registering for the tour for more information and additional costs (if any).
- Customers aged 70 years or older require a health certificate to travel abroad from a doctor and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (healthy). Guests over 75 years old, please pay a premium insurance (the fee varies depending on the tour).
Refund Policy
- In case of cancellation of the tour right after registration until 10 days before the departure date, you will be subject to a 30% penalty on the travel fare.
- In case of cancellation of the tour within 5-10 days before the departure date, you will be charged 50% of the travel fare.
- In case of cancellation of the tour within 3-5 days before the departure date, you will be charged 75% of the travel fare.
- If you cancel the tour within 0 – 3 days before the departure date, you will be charged 100% of the travel fare.
* Notes:
- In case of tour cancellation due to objective incidents such as natural disasters, epidemics, postponement and cancellation of transportations service... Tourist will not be responsible for any additional compensation other than refund tour fee.
- Above is the maximum cancellation penalty, this cost can be reduced depending on the conditions of each service provider for Tourist.
- The tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and New Year.
- If the travel program is canceled or changed by either party due to a force majeure reason (fire, weather, accident, natural disaster, war, delay and cancellation of the public transport plus…), the two parties will not bear any obligation to compensate for the loss that has occurred and not bear any liability. However, each party is responsible for trying its best to help the aggrieved party to minimize losses caused by force majeure.
Children Policy
- Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult price.
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of adult price, 100% of adult price.
- Children from 12 years old and up: 100% of the adult price.
Reviews
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ANAngelo T | Canada Apr 08, 2024
Excellent
Memorable & fantastic best of Vietnam
I had a 13 days private tour starting in Saigon through to Hanoi with four couples. Sunny did a wonderful job organizing the tour. She organized a 29 seats bus & two internal flights for us, as well as four-star accommodation. We visited numerous sites from Saigon to-the Mekong Delta, Hoian, Ba Nah hills, Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh. Our guides were very helpful & pleasant ..More -
SUSue T | Greece Mar 19, 2024
Excellent
An amazing experience-well-organized trip
We were a group of 18 people going on our tour so it took meticulous and precise planning for it to run smoothly. Annie was our tour consultant and she did a wonderful job of arranging our hotels and daily activities. Our accommodation was way beyond expectations as were the meals that were included with the tour. The tour guides Nhan, Thanh and Son were very knowledgeable and were happy to ..More -
ANAntonio F | South Africa Mar 12, 2024
Excellent
Reliable Travel Agency!!
It is a friendly and very efficient travel agency. We have booked a tour to Ninh Binh through Auasia Travel and everything was done on time and efficiently. They organized itinerary, food, car with tourists guide and driver. The staff were nice and kind and punctual. I will recommend them.