DETAILED ITINERARY:
- 07h00-07h30: The car and guide pick up guests in the Old Quarter and at the Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Ninh Binh.
- 10h30: Arrive in Ninh Binh, the car takes guests to Tuyet Tinh Coc (Am Tien Cave & Pagoda) - Considered the "fairyland" of the past, this has now become a green oasis separated from the outside world. Guests are free to climb the 205 stone steps to reach Am Tien Cave and Am Tien Pagoda halfway up the mountain. The cave is shaped like a dragon's mouth, so it is also called Dragon Cave. Inside the cave are many stalactites shaped like rice plants, money trees, Buddha's hand fruit, and lotus buds hanging down with water droplets. Am Tien Pagoda is where Empress Dowager Duong Van Nga became a nun and spent her last days; Standing from Am Tien Pagoda, you will see a clear blue lake, clearly showing the moss, which locals call Ao Giai (Trout Pond), surrounded by stone cliffs, creating a beautiful fairyland scene.
- Note: Tuyet Tinh Coc is a free-for-photo spot, so the guide will only introduce the attraction and purchase tickets for guests. Guests will be free to take photos according to the time set by the guide.
- 12h30: Guests return to the restaurant to rest and have lunch (buffet).
- Afternoon: The car and guide will take guests to:
- The Tam Coc boat landing area to buy tickets and board a boat to visit the Tam Coc ecological tourist area. During the journey, the boat will take guests through three caves named Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba (First, Second, and Third Caves). After about 2 hours, guests return to the Tam Coc landing.
- Mua Cave (Hang Mua), guests stroll through winding paths covered with greenery and beautiful rock garden landscapes, followed by the journey to conquer the peak of Mua Mountain with 500 stone steps. At the peak, guests will capture the entire vast land of Hoa Lu, peaceful yet magnificent like a watercolor painting, overwhelming many with emotion. On the return journey, guests will pass the Lotus Pond area located amidst the limestone mountains, creating an extremely romantic and ancient backdrop. Guests can rent ancient costumes to take photos here.
- 17h00-17h30: Guests board the car to return to Hanoi.
- 19h30-20h00: Arrive back in Hanoi. End of the program. See you again!
Tour Price Includes:
- Air-conditioned tourist car transfer according to the program.
- 01 buffet lunch at the restaurant.
- Entrance tickets to all points in the itinerary, Tam Coc boat trip.
- Enthusiastic, proficient, and thoughtful guide service throughout the tour.
- Drinking water served in the car, 01 bottle/person/day.
Not Included:
- VAT invoice.
- Beverages during meals and other personal expenses not mentioned in the tour.
Children Policy (Please read carefully for a clear understanding of children's standards):
- Children from 1-4 years old are free of service charge (parents cover all related expenses, the child does not occupy a seat in the car). 02 adults are only allowed to be accompanied by 01 free child; a second child is charged 50% of the tour price (receives the standard of half a meal portion and a separate seat in the car).
- Note: If 01 adult is accompanied by 01 free child, this child must purchase 50% of the adult tour price (the standard for a child charged 50% is half a meal portion and a separate seat in the car. All arising costs for entrance fees at sightseeing spots are paid for by the family).
- Children from 5-9 years old are charged 75% of the tour price (receive a separate meal portion and a separate seat in the car).
- Children 10 years old and above are charged the adult price.
Other General Notes:
- Guests taking the tour (especially tours related to boats, trains, airplanes... or tours to border regions) must bring legal personal identification (Citizen Identity Card/Passport). Children under 14 must bring at least a birth certificate. Children 14 years old and above must have a Citizen Identity Card or Passport.
- Should bring medication for diarrhea, common cold/fever medication.
- Guests who are vegetarian are kindly requested to bring their own vegetarian food to ensure their taste preference.
- Any service included in the tour that the guest chooses not to use will not be refunded.
- The tour guide reserves the right to rearrange the order of the sightseeing spots to suit the specific conditions of each departure day, while still ensuring all scheduled attractions are covered in the program.
(*) Customer Responsibilities:
- Customers are solely responsible for their health and chronic illnesses (cardiovascular, blood pressure, diabetes, musculoskeletal...), congenital diseases, latent diseases, HIV/AIDS, mental and neurological disorders, pregnant women... as these are not covered by insurance. When necessary, guests must sign a commitment regarding their health condition when participating in the tour. The tour organizer is not responsible for cases where guests fail to declare their illness, provide dishonest declarations, or any cases outside the scope of the travel insurance within the tour.
- Customers must safeguard their personal property in all circumstances and at all locations throughout the trip. The tour organizer is not responsible for the loss of money, valuable belongings, flight tickets, and personal property of customers during the trip.
To book the tour, please contact the Sales & Customer Care Department:
- Phone: (+84-24) 3736 8933 - extension 12 / Email: info@a25hotel.com
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