Itinerary
07:30AM depart from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, located in the marshy Red River delta, featuring a network of waterways coupled with spectacular limestone formations rising up from rice paddy fields.
10:00AM: Arrive in Ninh Binh. You first visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu – the capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, admire the architecture of the two temples dedicated to the kings fo Dinh and Le dynasty.
10:00AM - 11:30AM Continue to Thung Nham and visit Bich Dong pagoda.
12:00PM Have lunch at restaurant with local specialties.
13:00PM - 13:30PM Then get on a small sampan to visit Thung Nham bird park, discover the most features of this area with more than 4000 birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos.
14:30PM You also explore Hang But (Buddhist Cave), about 500m in length, magical view of the stalactites and stalagmites, including a big Buddha-shaped stalactite sitting beside an underground river, as well as visit orchard of tropical fruits in this area.
15:30PM Return to Hanoi late this evening. End this bird watching tour at your hotel around 18:30PM.