A cycling adventure that covers most of the Red River delta. Starting from Hanoi, bikers explore the famous Perfume pagoda, move on to Ninh Binh - the land of amazing landscape and history - with Van Long, Kenh Ga, Hoa Lu, Tam coc, Phat Diem. Continue to Nam dinh, a lesser known town, before arriving in Cat Ba island, where travellers can have some relaxing moments kayaking and sightseeing those beautiful islands of Halong bay. To end the trip, a journey into through delta to Phu Lang pottery village, But Thap pagoda & Bat Trang ceramic village. This trip provide just a complete insight into the lives of people in Red River Delta. ITINERARY IN BRIEF
Day 1 Arrive Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi City tour
Day 3 Hanoi - Perfume pagoda
Day 4 Perfume pagoda - Van Long nature reserve
Day 5 Van Long - Kenh Ga - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc
Day 6 Tam coc - Phat Diem - Nam dinh
Day 7 Nam Dinh - Hai phong - Cat Ba island
Day 8 Cat ba kayaking
Day 9 Cat Ba - Halong bay
Day 10 Halong - Hanoi
Day 11 Departure
| Day 1: ARRIVE HANOI | |
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Arrive in Hanoi, upon your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Free to explore the town.
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| Day 2: HANOI CITY TOUR | |
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08.00 - Pick up at hotel and visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex which includes his Mausoleum and former residences, as well as the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Museum. 10.15 - Continue onto Vietnams first University, The Temple Of Literature, built in 1070. |
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| Day 3: HANOI - PERFUME PAGODA | |
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Drive to the out skirts of Hanoi before beginning your cycle ride to the Perfume Pagoda, it includes a 2 hour boat trip along the scenic water ways. The Pagoda itself is at the top of a steep walking path. It is built into lime stone cliffs of the Huong Tich Mountains (Mountain of Fragrance). It is a famous shrine for Buddhist pilgrims. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day 4: PERFUME PAGODA TO VAN LONG | |
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Often described as the Halong Bay on the land, Ninh Binh is a peaceful settlement with long water ways, rich with paddy fields stretching through the mountains. It is super landscape for cycling exploring by boat. We will have two hours visiting the Van Long natural reserve by boat. |
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| Day 5: VAN LONG TO TAMCOC | |
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Today is another beautiful cycling day. We will cyle to Kenh Ga Floating village, Bai Dinh pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient capital (10th Century), keep cycling toward Tam Coc which is situated in a wonderful and spectacular setting of limestone rocks rising between the magnificent green rice paddies. This place is also called the ‘Ha Long bay of the Land’. Have lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we take 2hours rowing boat to visit Tam Coc – the three water caves. After the rowing boat trip, we can choose a relaxation in hotel or roam around the Bich Dong embroidery village and Bich Dong cave. Overnight in local Hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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| Day 6: TAM COC - PHAT DIEM - NAM DINH | |
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After breakfast in hotel, we continue our trip toward Ninh Binh by bus. Stop at Yen Ninh town for the quiet road for cycling. Visit Phat Diem cathedral. |
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| Day 7: NAM DINH - HAI PHONG - CAT BA ISLAND | |
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An early morning start to pedal to visit Tuc Mac temple, reserved for the co- worship of various Kings of Tran, a grand and powerful dynasty in the Vietnam history. This dynasty had forced the Yuan to yield for three times in 1258, 1285 and 1288, respectfully. Then, visit Pho Minh tower, where various Kings of Tran dynasty had ever sit in religious meditation at their old age . |
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| Day 8: CAT BA ISLAND KAYAKING BOAT TRIP | |
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In the morning, we can take small boat for sailing assistance for kayaking around the fishing village. Paddle to Bai Dua beach for swimming. Return to Cat Ba by boat and have a free afternoon to relax around the city. Overnight in Ha Long. (Breakfast) |
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| Day 9: CAT BA - HA LONG | |
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In the morning, set out on our bikes and cycle through Cat Ba island to Gia Luan dock. On the way we will visit Army Hospital cave and have a quick visit of Cat Ba National Park. (not doing the trekking) |
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| Day 10: HA LONG - HANOI. | |
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In the morning we drive to Sao Do town for a small cycling to Phu Lang portery village. Bus to highway No5 and cycling to ButThap pagoda. Cycling to a 300 years old house for lunch. After lunch we cycle to Bat Trang ceramic village, visit the village on foot. After visit Bat Trang, we take bus go to Hanoi. Tonight we have a fare well dinner with guide Check in hotel in Hanoi. (B,L,D) |
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| Day 11: DEPARTURE | |
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There is a free time to further explore Ha Noi. The tour ends after your transfer to Noi Bai Airport for departure. Tour End. (Breakfast) |
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| Your group size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Single Sup. |
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| Note: Trip Duration: 11 days Start in: Hanoi End in: Hanoi Grade: Moderate Route Hanoi - Perfume pagoda - Ninh Binh - Nam dinh - Hai phong - Cat ba - Halong - Hanoi Group size: Private group only Activity: Cycling, boat trip, kayaking, sightseeing Accommodation 10 night hotel Trip Highlights Explore the capital city of Hanoi Comtemplate peaceful Buddist Temples in Perfume Pagoda & But Thap Visit Van Long nature reserve Cycling through floating villages of Kenh Ga Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu Have rowing boat trip in Tam Coc - Halong bay on land Find out more about Catholicism in Vietnam with Phat Diem Cathedral Relaxing on Cat Ba island Cruising through multitude of Islands in Halong bay Learn about handicraft villages Phu Lang Pottery & Bat Trang Ceramics |
| What To Bring Items : |
| Inclusion: English Speaking tourleader Medical kit Additional local crew support All accommodations base on twin-share, bed & breakfast basis Meals detailed in the itinerary A/C Support Vehicle Professional Mountain bicycles Sightseeing excursions as outlined in itinerary Spare bikes & equipments Reasonable supply of drinking water, small fresh tissues Snacks while cycling |
| Exclusion : Internationalairfares International departure tax Visas and visa fees Meals & beverages not mentioned in the itinerary Personal expenses such as bar, telephone and laundry bills Tips and gratuities |