Highlights / General details The trip to Ninh Binh brings you back to an ancient time of Vietnam, before Hanoi took over this role 1,000 years before. With solemn temples, hard-working and hospitable people, tranquil paddy fields and especially incredible karst landscape, Ninh Binh is so-called “Halong-Bay-In-Land” by many tourists. The area is featured by lots of well-known sceneries, which include Tam Coc Caves and Hoa Lu ancient capital with the old temples dedicated to King Dinh & King Le reigned in 10th century. The visit in Ninh Binh starts by a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out from the green paddy fields reminding about Guilin (China) and Halong Bay of Vietnam, which gives this scenery the name “Halong-bay-on-land”. Further discovery in Ninh Binh will be continued in the site that used to be the kings? palace in 10th century and now famous for the wooden relieves of the shady Dinh and Le temples. Late afternoon back to Hanoi. Inclusion Land transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to/from hotel in Hanoi; Admission fee; Biking, English speaking guide; 1 lunch with Vietnamese food at local restaurant; Boat trip in Tam Coc. Exclusion Personal expenses; Drinks; Gratuities; Accommodation. Hours of operation Available daily departing at 8:00am. Exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation. Duration Approximately 10 hours. Location Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi. Policies Cancellation: 3 days prior 50% penalty, 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty. Passenger requirement: 2 passenger Minimum. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. **All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**