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4 Day Ninh Binh Mini Adventure - Cruising, Cycling and Trekking

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Overview

Available languages

English

96 hours

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On this Short Break Adventure, you’ll be picked up and dropped off in Hanoi – the bustling favourite of northern Vietnam. Whether you’re breaking up a solo adventure or extending your time on a trip, this 4-day journey will take you off the beaten path to Pu Luong Nature Reserve and Ninh Binh Province. Discover the true beauty of Northern Vietnam with this multi-active mini adventure that will see you staying in a traditional stilt house with the ethnic Thai people of Pu Luong, cruising and cycling in the lush Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve and trekking in the Cuc Phuong National Park.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate on this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to tour leader on the first day

Minimum age is 15 years; all travelers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Please pack as lightly as possible, as you are expected to carry your own luggage; it is recommended that you keep the weight under 22 lbs (10 kg)

Accommodation and amenities are shared and basic, but the experience hanging out with friendly locals makes it all worthwhile.

This trip includes a moderate level of trekking. Although this hiking is possible for most travellers, a good level of fitness will help increase your enjoyment of this experience.

This Short Break Adventure starts at 8:00am on Day 1, and finishes at approximately 4.30pm on Day 4.

A Single Supplement is available for this trip.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 55 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 75% refund.<br>If you cancel between 30 and 55 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 30 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Accommodation: Traditional Homestay

Dinner

Private transpor: for Hanoi-Pu Luong- Ninh Binh

Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

Day 1

Hanoi & Private transportation to Pu Luong Nature Reserve & Cooking Class

Accommodations

Homestay (1 night)

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Hanoi Opera House

Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 8 am in front of the grand entrance of the Opera House, where your local leader will be waiting for you and your fellow travellers. From Hanoi, you’ll take a private transpoort to Pu Luong – home of the Thai ethnic people. Please arrive at the meeting place at least 15 minutes before 8:00 as we'll be collecting insurance information prior to departure. Travel time will be approximately 4 hours.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Hieu Waterfall

After lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll take a 1-hour walk with your leader around the ancient Hieu village (Ban Hieu), ending at the Hieu waterfall.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
3

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

In the late afternoon, take part in a cooking class with the locals to make some traditional dishes that you’ll enjoy together for dinner.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Ninh Binh & Cuc Phuong National Park with Afternoon trek

Accommodations

Homestay (1 night)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Ninh Binh

After breakfast with your hosts, transfer to Ninh Binh – a small city in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam and the capital of the Ninh Binh Province. Popular with visitors due to its natural beauty, this limestone peak-covered area is a must-see. Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Cuc Phuong National Park

When you arrive, you’ll head into Cuc Phuong National Park – Vietnam's first national park and the country's largest nature reserve. Visit the Save Vietnam Wildlife Center (our Intrepid Foundation partner) and learn how this non-profit organisation focuses on conserving pangolins and local carnivores, protecting the wildlife and ecosystem of the area. You’ll see some of the animals that live here (the resident wildlife can’t re-enter the wild due to injury), then you’ll head to lunch at the National Park restaurant.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
3

Cuc Phuong National Park

This afternoon, take an easy trek through the park, looking out for the diverse flora and small animals along the way. This park is home to 97 species of mammals, 300 species of birdlife and 53 species of reptiles and amphibians. The rest of your afternoon and evening is free.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 3

Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve & Boat Trip & Cycling tour

Accommodations

Homestay (1 night)

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Van Long Nature Reserve

Fuel up on breakfast this morning and enjoy your peaceful time. Then in the afternoon head out on a 1.5-hour boat trip in the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve – home to the endangered langur monkeys, this conservation area is the largest wetland natural reserve in Red River Delta and is known as ‘waveless bay’ for the still water surface that reflects the surrounding mountains. The boat will take you around the lagoon through limestone peaks and small caves. After that, take a cycling tour around the reserve over sunset. The rest of your evening is free. Tonight, you’ll stay in a small and authentic homestay with your friendly hosts.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Hanoi - Private transfer back to Hanoi

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Hanoi

After breakfast, you’ll transfer back to Hanoi, arriving at about 4 pm. This is where your Short Break Adventure comes to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay in Hanoi, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation. Your travel time today will be approximately 3.5 hours.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

2025 Small Group

From $355.00

1 Adult

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