Hanoi-Tam Coc- HaLong Bay
Wellknown as "Halong Bay on the mainland", Tam Coc and Bich Dong own beautiful and spectacular landscapes. These two famous sites are home to many karst mountains and caves, as well as historical remains. Halong or Dragon's Descent has long been the dream of tourists all over the world. The exceptional beauty of Halong Bay is largely based on its submerged limestone formations: over an area of 1553 km2, it has no less than 2000 islands and islets, most of which are uninhabited and completely preserved from all human activity.
Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc
Day 2: Ninh Binh – Baia di Halong
Day 3: Ha Long - Hanoi
● A tour of the Tam Coc region by bicycle and traditional boat
● Discovery of the ancient capital of Vietnam
● Overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay
Day 1 : Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, discovery of «Halong Bay on land»
Departure at 8 am for Ninh Binh, which is located 100 km southeast of Hanoi. Visit the ancient temples in the Hoa Lu region, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Dating back to the 17th century, these temples are surrounded by beautiful green gardens, ponds with lotus flowers and delicately scented frangipani trees. Short transfer to Tam Coc, Halong Bay ashore. Lunch in a restaurant to taste the local specialties: goat meat and water shells. Rowing boat excursion to admire a magnificent and enchanting natural landscape. Cross the three Tam Coc caves pierced into the mountains ... a sublime and relaxing sight! After this peaceful moment, you will go for a bike ride to the Bich Dong pagodas built into the side of a beautiful limestone mountain. Overnight at the hotel.
Car: 100km/2 hours Bicycle: 1 hour rowing boat: 2 hours Hotel
Departure for Halong Bay (Dragon Descent Bay) passing through the provinces of Nam Dinh, Thai Binh and Hai Phong. Nam Dinh is known for its pagodas and temples dedicated to the emperors of the Tran dynasty (1225 - 1400). Crossing the Red River (Song Cai - Mom River) you enter the province of Thai Binh. The road will reveal a countryside landscape where rice cultivation predominates. Arrive in Ha Long and immediately board a junk for a superb exploration of the legendary bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering an area of over 1553 km2 and comprising 2000 islands and islets most of which are uninhabited and undisturbed by human activity, it forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and represents a perfect model of karst landscape in a tropical climate, hot and wet. You will have the opportunity to see fishermen at work on their small traditional boats. Savor a seafood meal served by the garbage crew as you continue your bay cruise. Visit a cave (the Heavenly Palace, the Surprise, or Tien Ong, depending on your garbage schedule) during the cruise and enjoy the many viewpoints over this peaceful expanse. Overnight onboard the garbage in your comfortable private cabin.
Car: 180km/3 hours B, L, D Cruise
Your Ha Long Bay cruise continues, amidst countless islets that offer spectacular scenery. The landscape will never cease to amaze you!
Around 11:30, disembark at the port and leave for Hanoi.
Car: 150km/3 hours B, L
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This trip is privately organized by iLOTUS TOURS. The price of the trip varies according to the size of the group, the level of services, the season and your reservation deadlines. The price published above is applied for a group of 6 participants, based on double/twin rooms in hotels. Click "Personalize this trip" to get the exact price for your group.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• Accommodation and breakfasts in hotels on the accommodation list
• Meals clearly mentioned in the program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = dinner
• The entrance fee to the sites
• Competent English-speaking guides throughout the trip except the free days when it is mentioned clearly: without a guide
• Private air-conditioned car for all land transport except free days when it is mentioned clearly: without driver
• One litre of drinking water per person per day
• All logistic services necessary of the program.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• International flights and airport taxes from/to your country
• Visa fees
• Means of transport not mentioned in the program
• Meals not mentioned in the program
• Tipping for services: local guides, crew member, drivers, porters…
• Drink, telephone, linen or all personal expenses not mentioned in the "price includes" section.
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HANOI-TAM COC–HALONG BAY 3 DAYS
From : 235 $
