8 Days Hanoi, Ninh Binh fishing & sightseeing

Starts : Hanoi City 
Ends : Hanoi City
Trip code: 8HN-BBF
Accommodation: Hotel 3 & 4 
Transport: Private Van /Boat/Car
Tour Type: Private (min 2 persons)

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Day 1: Hanoi arrival

Pick up & transfer to hotel in Hanoi

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

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Day 2: Hanoi city tour (B/L)

This private full-day Hanoi tour takes in all the key sightseeing, starting in the morning with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. The complex comprises of Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum. Next, visit the Temple of Literature, originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam's first university dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with the names of the university's graduates. The complex is divided into five courtyards with different paths that would originally have been reserved for the Emperor and his mandarins. One of the courtyards contains the statue of Confucius guarded by two beautiful bronze storks standing on turtles.

 * Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. On these days, visitors will tour Hoa Lo Prison instead.

 After a sumptuous Vietnamese lunch, tour the Museum of Ethnology, widely acknowledged as the best in the Vietnam which houses a display dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority peoples. Afterward, head to Ngoc Son Temple set on a tiny island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. The Ngoc Son temple dates back to the 13th century, and the lake itself is a picturesque focal point of Hanoi, frequented by tourists and locals alike.

 End the day with a one-hour cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It's a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. At approximately 6:00pm, you will return you to your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

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Day 3: Hanoi - Ninh Binh Sightseeing (B/L/D)

Get picked up in the morning from your Hanoi hotel, transferring by vehicle to Ninh Binh, a city situated in Vietnam’s Red River Delta. When you arrive you’ll board a bamboo “sampan” boat for a river-based exploration of Tam Coc National Park.

Float on the Ngo Dong River amidst the otherworldly “karst” formations, caves, and rice fields of this protected outdoor area, a site which many visitors compare to Vietnam’s famous Halong Bay. Following your trip, you’ll take a break for an included lunch at a local restaurant. 

(OP1) Following your mid-day meal, continue to Hoa Lu by vehicle, the ancient Vietnamese city founded by the Le and Dinh royal dynasties. Explore the remains of the temples that dot the area, including the three-story Bich Dong pagoda from the 15th century, plus the temples of Dai Hanh and Dinh Tien Hoang. 

(OP2) Next, cycle along quiet roads through small villages and rice fields to see the rocky outcrops of Tam Coc – Bich Dong. The gentle bike ride lasts for about 1 hour, covering a distance of approximately 3 miles (5 kilometers). 
Arrival Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese city founded by the Le and Dinh royal dynasties. Explore the remains of the temples that dot the area, including the three-story Bich Dong pagoda from the 15th century, plus the temples of Dai Hanh and Dinh Tien Hoang. 

At the end of your exploration, you’ll head to center of Ninh Binh where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh city

Day 3: Ninh Binh fishing day (B/L/D)

After breakfast, Spend 30 minutes to Bai Dinh Lake by vehicle…

Fish Ninh Binh’s Bai Dinh Lake offers anglers dream carp & catfish & capu fishing in Vietnam at a quiet & idyllic setting. 

Normal carp :
* medium : 5kg / 12lb
* big: 44lb\20kg 

Grass Carp:
* medium : 5kg / 12lb
* big: 36lb\16kg 

Bighead carp
* medium : 8kg / 18lb
* big: 48lb\22kg 

Black Carp :
* medium : 6kg / 13lb
* big: 33lb\15kg 

***** a few run up to 66lb

Late of afternoon, You are moving to Crary Catfish Lake and spend 2 hours here to catch at least 40 catfish
–  Crary Catfish Lake offer only catfish :
* small : 2,5kg / 5lb
* big: 44lb\20kg

Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh city

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Day 4: Ninh Binh fishing day - Cuc Phuong Resort  (B/L/D)

Today you will going back to Bai Dinh Lake to get a change for a big fish… Some bait your put a day before normally giving a big chance to you.

16:00PM you will moving to Cuc Phuong national park, On arrival we settle into our rooms and have dinner before sitting down for cold beer near your room with amazing lake view & jungle’s sound

Overnight at Cuc Phuong Resort

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Day 5: Fishing in Mountain Lake (B/L/D)

The following morning you will be woken by the sounds of the jungle. After breakfast, you will moving to Mountain Lake by vehicle.

10 hours here for fishing to take a chance to catch : Normal Carp, black Carp, Grass Cap fishing in Vietnam at a quiet & forest moutain setting

Black Carp run to 44lb\20kg & Dong Ho carp to 33lb\15kg

Late of afternoon, you will go back to Ninh Binh with the same hotel for second time here.

Overnight at Hotel in Ninh Binh Hotel 

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Day 6: Fishing in Bai Dinh Lake - Hanoi (B/L)

After breakfast, you will leave hotel earlly to Bai Dinh Lake….. Before sun come out is best time to catch King Grass Carp..
– 10 hours fishing for your last chance to get a unforgettable time at Bai Dinh Lake

– Crary Catfish Lake is always available if you are interest

Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

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Day 7: Hanoi Departure (B)

Free until pick up to airport for departure flight

End of your servcies 

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Rates: US861$/person 

Trip includes:

 All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may vary slightly from one hotel to another, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms and One-beded with Queen size rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triples are accommodated in two-bedded rooms plus a rollaway cot where available, and are not recommended for comfort.

In Hanoi: Calypso Premier hotel /Screnne Premier hotel/ Little Hanoi DX hotel/ Hanoi Emerald Hotel/ Oriental Central hotel ...

In Ninh Binh: Hoang Son Peace 4 stars & Cuc Phuong Resort 4 stars

All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles

– For a private smaller groups (2pax -10pax), modern sedan cars and minibuses are used.
– For tour groups of 11pax or more travelers, air-conditioned Hyundai with 19- 25-35 seats are used on all road journeys. These vehicles are designed with excellent viewing windows and a high roof. All our vehicles are modern, spacious, comfortable, well-maintained, and safe
•Complimentary airport transfer on arrival and on departure days

 All Breakfasts & Lunches & Dinner on tour
• Breakfast – Is always included on all Vietnam Royal Tourism – European Continental breakfasts are supplied at the hotels where you stay. The Continental style usually consists of rolls, butter, jams, tea or coffee and juices.
• Lunch & Dinner – Your Lunch meals are included and generally served at a local restaurant
Please note: If you have special dietary requirements (eg Vegetarian), let us know so we can notify restaurants and prepare appropriate food for you.

 Experienced, friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Vietnam Royal Tourism

 Entrance fees.
All sightseeing as specified including entrance fees

 Visa Approval Code or Visa on Arrival
– After approval, we will fax or email you a copy of the Approval letter as an attachment
– Our Service do not include the Stamping Fee of about US$25-165/ 1pax to be submitted directly to the Embassy or Consulate (the stamping fee vary from Embassy to Embassy) or pay at Airport for Stamping Fee with Visa on Arrival

 TRIP EXCLUDES:

+ International airfare& airport taxes
+ Travel insurance
+ Personal expenses
+ Tips & gratuities