Experience

One of the best way to experience nature and local life of Vietnamese. Experience the real life of a local farmer in Vietnam via rice planting, buffalo riding, fishing … Enjoy the breath taking landscape of rural northern Vietnam as well as a deep knowledge about Vietnam history.

Highlights

Get a close-up look at life of local farmer via activities of Buffalo Cave Tours
Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam
Enjoy the spectacular landscape along the boat ride in Tam Coc
Spectacular view from the top of Mua Cave
Exploring the unique Thung Nham bird park
Cooking class with traditional Vietnamese cuisine

Description

Brief itinerary:
Day 1: Ha noi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Checkin (Meal: L)
Day 2: Buffalo Cave tour, Thung Nham (Meal: B,L)
Day 3: Bich Dong – Ha Noi (Meal: L)

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Ha noi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Checkin (Meal: L)
07h30 – 8h00: Pick up from Hanoi for the transfer to Ninh Binh.
09h15: Short break of 15 – 20 minutes to stretch your legs.
10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le.
12h00: Buffet lunch at local restaurant.
13h00: A short drive to Tam Coc where you will spend 1.5 hours on the bamboo boat to explore this area.
15h30: Visit Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam for a spectacular view from the top of the mountain.
16h30: Our driver will pick you up then transfer you to your stay for checking in.

Day 2: Buffalo Cave tour, Thung Nham (Meal: B,L)
Breakfast at your stay.
08h30: Our driver will pick you up at your stay for the transfer to Buffalo Cave.
09h00 – 9h30: Feeding buffalo, showering for buffalo and riding buffalo.
09h30 – 10h00: Catching fish with local people.
10h00 – 10h30: Planting Vietnamese rice with local people.
10h30 – 11h00: Waterfall bathing and visit the Buffalo Cave.
11h00 – 14h00: Cooking class, and enjoy the meal with Buffalo Cave ‘s Cook. After that you can relax at Buffalo Cave.
16h00 – 17.30: Our guide will pick you up for the transfer to Thung Nham bird park which is one of the best natural places in Vietnam.
18.00: Our driver transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 3: Bich Dong pagoda – Ha Noi (Meal: L)
Breakfast at your stay
9h00 – 11h00: Checkout at your stay then our guide will pick you up for the cycling to visit Bich Dong pagoda. Along the cycling route will be amazing beauty of northern landscape.
11h30: Back to Buffalo Cave for lunch with local cuisine.
13h30 – 15h30: Relaxing at Buffalo Cave.
16h00: Our driver will pick you up for the transfer back to Hanoi. Drop off at your stay in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour ends.

Inclusion

English speaking guide
Experience tools for all activities
Pickup and drop off service from your stay in Hanoi
All group joining tour mentioned in itinerary
Bottle of water
Cooking class

Exclusion

Tips and personal expense
VAT
Other not mentioned clearly above

Children policy

Children from 5-8 years old will be charged 50% adult price
Children under 5 will be free of charge

Cancelation policy

Cancel within 48 hours before departure date: 100% charge
Cancel at least 2 days before departure date: 50% charge

Note

What to bring: clothes, socks, swimming suites, suncream, cash for personal expenses.

Price: 175 USD / person

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