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Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the 'Hoa Lu - Van Long Nature Reserve Day Trip' will provide you with an entirely new experience. You will enter the daily lives of locals and discover more about Vietnamese culture, lifestyle, and people. Return to the past to discover more about Hoa Lu, Vietnam's former capital. Get lost in the wild, lyrical beauty like a landscape painting when you visit Van Long Nature Reserve.
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Van Long Nature Reserve Day Trip
8.9Very good - 4 reviews
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Van Long Nature Reserve Day Trip
8.9Very good - 4 reviews
1 day
Hanoi /Hanoi
Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Van Long Nature Reserve
Book with Flexibility
Departure:
daily
Theme: Interact with local
Type: Private tour
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Take an amazing journey via natural and cultural monuments in Hoa Lu
- Discover rare flora and fauna species in Vietnam's red book when visiting Van Long Nature Reserve
- Make friends with the friendly locals and have a bike tour to observe the charming rice fields
Tour Price
Trip itinerary
Full-day: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Van Long - Hanoi
Morning
08:00: You will be picked up by bus and taken to Hoa Lu in Ninh Binh
We'll visit Vietnam's first capital, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. This is renowned as the location linked with the battle of national defense and the creation of three successive Vietnamese dynasties. Following that, we'll visit King Dinh and King Le's royal tombs, two excellent relics located in the special protection zone of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital relic site, where you may learn about the region's history.
We will have a chance for a bicycle tour along the marvelous rice fields to feel the rustic rural atmosphere here. Savor lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
Travel by car to the Van Long Nature Reserve, a wildlife reserve and picturesque destination. This is the home of critically endangered flora and wildlife species, which are listed on the world's red list. A boat ride in this "wave-free bay" allows visitors to observe the tranquil water as if it were a large mirror.
Take a ride in a bamboo boat to discover the stunning natural region, take in the breathtaking views, and experience the traditional way of life of the residents.
16:00: We will board the bus and head back to Hanoi.
NOTE: A minimum of 2 individuals are required to operate this tour. Travelers should dress appropriately for a visit to the temples.
Meals: NA
Accommodation: NA
Last update 10/14/2023
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Inclusions
Car
- Round-trip transportation in air-conditioned private Car
- Mineral water and wet tissue
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bicycle and boat trip
- All entrance fees
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
Based on 4 customer's reviews
8.9
Very good
Score breakdown
- Itinerary 9
- Food/Drink 8.7
- Tour guide 9
- Enter/act 8.8
- Transportation 9.1
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by Trustpilot We had a great experience in vietnam, even that we have to change our plans due typhoon Yagi, the help and support from Best Price Travel and specially from Anna was superb!!! Lin the guide and the driver were very friendly.
I gladly recommend them, we can’t wait to return to Vietnam !!!
Anna thanks and extend our gratitude to your team!!!
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2024-09-02, Mario
Hanoi city tour on motorbike - best experience ever! Whow!!!! Thanks to Mr Tom.
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by Tripadvisor We used Bestpice Travel. Our consultant was Hang Moon - the best consultant ever! The guide that took us on the motorbike (Mr Tom) was simply the best! It was a wonderful experience (and it was raining!!).
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2024-09-01, ohstudios2
3 day Ha Long Bay experience
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by Tripadvisor We organised with the brilliant Mia Nguyen at Best Price travel for a 3 day, 2 night tour with Orchid cruises on their nostalgia boat.
Mia’s help and organisation was brilliant. Due to the typhoon we had to change plans but she was helpful, friendly and organised throughout. We genuinely could not have asked for more from her.
The boat was clean, comfortable and with some absolutely brilliant staff. We are well, plenty of options and lots of food available.
The trips we took from the boat were even better than expected. An amazing experience.
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2024-09-01, Gav S
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Is this tour to Van Long still available for 6 people on Sunday 3/15/2020?
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Dear Wilson Van,
Van Long & Hoa Lu current close. Please change to another destination.
BestPrice
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I really enjoyed the scenery. It was very hot.
I think our guide (Mr Allen) was not too happy. Maybe the heat got to him. He didn’t engage with the group.
He kept a professional smile but was short with us. Snapped at one of the passengers when they asked for more water. Her said rudely. NO. He… More I really enjoyed the scenery. It was very hot.
I think our guide (Mr Allen) was not too happy. Maybe the heat got to him. He didn’t engage with the group.
He kept a professional smile but was short with us. Snapped at one of the passengers when they asked for more water. Her said rudely. NO. He was also abrupt and rude to another traveller sitting on table next to our group and he made him move so we could sit together. It was the way he said it, very abrupt and harsh. this person happened to be a fellow Australian so that didn’t go down well with me.
Unfortunately of all my guides in Vietnam and other countries. I was most disappointed in his manner. I didn’t fill in the survey as I don’t think it would have kept what I said.
But I did hike both sides of the dragon hill, enjoyed my bike and river trip under the caves. Less
I am grateful for the incredible Ninh Binh tour experience your agency provided. The well-planned itinerary, stunning landscapes, and excellent service exceeded my expectations. Special thanks to the knowledgeable guide and the thoughtful arrangements. I look forward to booking with BestPrice team for the future.
we love the cycling activity...nice experience
we were 4 pax packed in one boat. Each boat should be for 2 persons. And the guide should've accompany us during the boat trip. Also most of the temples are under construction so we couldn't really enjoy it.
Good scenery and boat rides – suitable for children and old folks.Nice landscape…………….
too mild for teenagers………………………………