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Ninh Binh - Cuc Phuong - Mai Chau
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3 days
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.jpg "Endangered rescue center - Cuc Phuong national park")
Endangered rescue center - Cuc Phuong national park
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INTRODUCTION
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 An
unforgettable adventure travel through villages, paddy
fields, mountains and valleys of Hoa Binh (Mai Chau) and
onto Ninh Binh (Cuc Phuong National Park, Tam Coc). All is
off the beaten track drive and includes some trek in the
National Park.
Want to find out the place to hide away from Hanoi for a few
days? Adventure mixed with relaxation? Beautiful scenery?
Getting closer to local people? Is that what you are looking
for? This trip offers it all and even more unexpected things
are waiting for you. Check it out.
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ITINERARY
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Day
1 : Hanoi – Tam
Coc
Early this morning you are be picked
up at your hotel to leave for Hoa Lu, It takes a couple of
hours to drive to the southeast of Hanoi, enjoying the rural
scenery along the road with stopovers for photography of the
peaceful Viet Nam countryside. Arrive in Hoa Lu which is the
former capital of Viet nam (968 – 1009) under Dinh and Le
dynasties, there are not much to see in this place besides two
remaining temples, each one nearly a thousand years old, the
first one is dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang Emperor, the second
commemorates the rulers of the Le Dynasty. Keep driving to
BichDong pagodas, a complex of pagodas built into limestone
mountain cliffs from 15th century with unreal scenery around.
After some walk to the top pagoda, we have lunch in a local
restaurant before visiting TamCoc (Three grottos) recognized
as “ Ha long bay on land“, rowing boat trip would take 2
hours to see all three caves and crossing beautiful rice
paddy. This is an ideal place for natural lovers.
We head back to Ninh Binh for the night
Day 2 Ninh Binh - Cuc
Phuong - Mai
Chau
 Leaving
NinhBinh behind, we head for CucPhuong, driving further into
the middle of the national park where we take a walk around
the Centre of Endangered Rescue. In here, precious animals,
such as white short monkeys, snakes, foxes, etc.can still be
encountered, we go trekking around 7km through the variety of
fauna and flora of the forest in a fresh atmosphere to see the
1000 year old “Cho trees”; the huge ones would take ten
arm’s length to contain their circumference and the
“primitive man cave”. After picnic lunch right in the
middle of the rain forest we keep driving to MaiChau. Our
hosts for this evening will be the White Thai minority people.
In sampling these peoples hospitality, we find out a little
more of their lives and cultures with a cultural exchange
following the evening meal, you are welcome to take part in
their traditional festival held on travellers' requests to
enjoy folk songs, dancing with Thai people - Mua Xap, pine
wine - Ruou Can.
Day 3: Mai Chau – Boat Cruise on Da river - Ha Noi
Following breakfast we embark on a lovely walk to nearby
villages. 
We have the opportunity to spend some more time strolling
around the hamlets and witnessing the beginnings of another
day in rural Vietnam before going to Ben Sang dock for the
3-hour boat cruise on the Da River, exploring part of the
biggest reservoir in North Vietnam, having lunch in Hoa Binh
with a visit to the immense power station before driving back
to HaNoi.
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DESCRIPTION
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travel
style: Independent
If you're looking for something different (perhaps group travel isn't for you) or you want an extension to your trip, an Independent adventure could be just the thing. These private itineraries will take you to a new level of personal experience and self discovery. They can accommodate a special interest, such as cookery or meditation, or can be as simple as a beach break. Transport, accommodation standard and inclusions vary from trip to trip - please check the trip notes for full details.
group size
N/A as this trip is on a private basis.
accommodation & meal inclusions
1 night in village homestay and 1 night in hotel
Ninh Binh:
The
Long Hotel or
Thuy
Anh Hotel
Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 picnic lunch
Mai Chau: Homestay in Lac Village
Meals included: breakfast
Tour includes:
• Accommodation based on twin share with daily
breakfasts
• Extra meals as per the itinerary
• Private transfer round trip
• Other transports and transfers as dedicated in the
itinerary
• Tours and excursions as described in the program
• Local English speaking tour guide
• Entrance fees and permits where applicable during guided
time
Tour excludes:
• Pre & post trip arrangements
• Transfers beyond the itinerary
• Entrance fees and permits during free time
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Food & drinks not mentioned within the itinerary
• Tips and gratuities
• Expenses of a personal nature such as bar bills, laundry
and telephone charges
• Other services not clearly described in the program
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PRICING INFO
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Tour
cost: US $230 per person in the party of 2
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