Full-Day Excursion to Van Long Nature Reserve from Hanoi
Highlights
Hanoi, Ninh Bình
boating, nature, Eco Tourism
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this short tour of the scenic Van Long Nature Reserve, the largest wetland of Northern Vietnam, from Hanoi. Explore the local villages, temples and markets of Gia Vien on a bike ride, and participate in farming activities at Cau Vang Hamlet. Visit the "Cat Scratch" mountain to see the rare Delacour's langurs, take a serene boat ride, and immerse in the breathtaking landscapes at the Van Long Nature Reserve.
Itinerary
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Van Long Nature Reserve Tour
- Meet the tour guide and the driver, who will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi and depart to Ninh Binh Province in a two-hour drive.
- Arrive at Gia Vien, and you will get on a bike to visit local villages, temples and local markets nearby.
- Stop over at Cau Vang Hamlet and indulge in farming activities. You can catch crab, go fishing or enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with transplanting rice, seeding, scooping water or harvesting (depending on the season). Enjoy lunchtime in a local ancient house.
- Visit the "Cat Scratch" mountain where you can see the world-red-book animal, Delacour's langurs.
- Depart to Van Long Wharf to embark on a boat trip to Van Long Nature Reserve, renowned as the largest wetland of Northern Vietnam. A 90-minute rowboat ride will allow you to take in the picturesque landscapes of this diversified and unique ecological system and have a chance to see many types of fauna living here. Spot many limestone mountains and stunning caves on your way. The water here is so clear that you can look through the moss on the bottom.
- Transfer back to Hanoi. The short tour is expected to end at 17:30 at your hotel in Hanoi.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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This is a private tour |