ITINERARY

Morning:

09:00

• Your local tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby.
• Together, you'll head to Van Long Nature Reserve, a hidden gem in northern Vietnam.
• Once there, you'll enjoy a 1.5-hour sampan boat ride through the peaceful wetlands.
• Van Long is one of the largest wetlands in the Red River Delta, known for its rare and diverse ecosystem.
• The best way to experience this unique landscape? By boat.
• Van Long is home to the endangered Delacour’s langurs —
  a rare monkey species with fewer than 200 individuals left in the world.
  About 120 of them live right here in the reserve.
• It’s also a paradise for bird lovers, with many species like storks and herons calling it home.
• Unlike the more touristy spots of Ninh Binh,
  Van Long offers a quieter, more serene alternative. It's often considered more tranquil and affordable than Trang An or Tam Coc.
• Perfect for a peaceful getaway into nature.

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After the boat ride, you'll enjoy a delicious goat meat dish at a local restaurant. Ninh Binh is famous for its flavorful goat meat, and you’ll have the chance to try some of the region's best dishes. Other food options are available.

Afternoon:

• Next, get ready for an adventure!
• Take on the challenging climb of 500 steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain at Hang Mua.
• It’s a bit of a workout but the reward is worth every step.
• From the top, you’ll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the dramatic karst landscape that surrounds you.

End the day:

• Finish your day with a relaxing 1-hour bicycle ride through the picturesque countryside.
• Pedal along quiet back roads surrounded by lush rice paddies, peaceful ponds,and towering karst formations.

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