Cycling Ninh Binh 2 Days
Code: CNB02
Routes: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Cuc Phuong National Park
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Features: Ninh Binh is an outstanding destination with stunning karst landscapes of the Tam Coc valley and Cuc Phuong National Park. The areas is also known as the "Inland Ha Long" and Trang An sites. Escape the stresses of the city for a couple of days into an area that compliments a mix of adventure and relaxation. This trip is perfect for all types of travelers including families and groups. The bikes are fully ridged standard bikes for ease of travel. Fully supported by a van covering a distance of 60 km. The trip is very flexible if you fell like covering more or less distance by bike.
Trip Itinerary
Pickup at your hotel at 8:00 AM. Scenic drive of about 100 km on a good road by mini-van to Ninh Binh. We start cycling on countryside roads onto Hoa Lu and the ancient 10 th century citadel. We continue our ride through the limestone peaks to Tam Coc, passing rice paddies and rural villages. In Tam Coc lunch is served at a local restaurant with a view over the boat pier; a great chance for photos here.
A short transfer by van and we continue our bike ride exploring more of Ninh Binh for about 2 hours. Cuc Phuong National Park is our destination. Upon reaching the park we load the bikes back on the van and transfer to the park center for the night. Dinner and overnight at the very simple park guesthouse.
Driving Distance: 100 km (about 2.5 hours)
Cycling Distance: 35-50km
Trail Difficulity: 3/5
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, lunch, dinner, park guest house, bicycle & helmet, water & snack.
Breakfast then morning exercises cycling up-hill further into the jungles. Today is harder than yesterday but it’s worth it! Amazing natural
surroundings that entice possible short walks to learn more about plants and animals before we drive back to the gate for a visit to the Primates Rescue Center.
Leave the Rescue Center by van for Trang An - world heritage site.
When we get there we take a very beautiful boat ride in about 2 hours a meandering stream with towering limestone mountain peaks above and rowing through some limestone caves. Rest and lunch at a local restaurant nearby. After lunch, we return to Hanoi at about 6:00 PM.
Cycling Distance: 35km
Trail Difficulty: 3/5
Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, local boat, bicycle & helmet, water & snack.