Day 01
Van Long Nature Reserve, Gia Viễn Villages, and Boat Excursion
- Meet your tour guide and driver, who will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi for a two-hour drive to Ninh Bình Province.
- Upon arrival in Gia Viễn, get on a bicycle to visit nearby local villages, temples, and markets.
- Stop at Cầu Vàng Hamlet and take part in farming activities. Depending on the season, you can catch crabs, go fishing, or enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience transplanting rice, seeding, scooping water, or harvesting. Enjoy lunch in a local ancient house.
- Visit "Cat Scratch" Mountain, where you can see the Delacour's langurs, an animal listed in the world red book.
- Continue to Van Long Wharf and embark on a boat trip to Van Long Nature Reserve, renowned as the largest wetland in Northern Vietnam. During the 90-minute rowboat ride, take in the picturesque landscapes of this diverse and unique ecological system and have the chance to see many types of fauna living here. Along the way, spot limestone mountains and stunning caves. The water here is so clear that you can see the moss on the bottom.
- Transfer back to Hanoi. The tour is expected to end at 17:30 at your hotel in Hanoi.
