Ninh Binh Jeep Tour: Van Long Nature and Suoi Gio Waterfall

Explore Ninh Binh on a scenic Jeep tour combining rural landscapes, wildlife, and nature. Begin with hotel pickup and ride through local villages, rice fields, and countryside roads to Van Long Nature Reserve. Board a bamboo boat and glide through peaceful wetlands surrounded by limestone cliffs. Keep an eye out for local wildlife as you explore the waterways. After the boat trip, enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch before continuing by Jeep to Suoi Gio. Follow a short trail to natural rock pools and small waterfalls, where you can swim, cool off, or relax by the water. Optional stand-up paddleboarding is available. Finish with a scenic Jeep ride through the countryside before returning to your hotel. * Scenic Jeep ride through rural Ninh Binh * Bamboo boat ride at Van Long Nature Reserve * Wildlife spotting among limestone cliffs and wetlands * Local lunch featuring Ninh Binh specialties * Hiking and swimming at Suoi Gio * Optional stand-up paddleboarding

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   Van Long Nature Reserve

   2 hours

   Board a small, traditional bamboo boat rowed by a local villager.Glide smoothly across water so clear you can see aquatic plants waving below. The reserve is nicknamed "the wave-less bay" because its surface acts like a giant, flawless mirror reflecting the surrounding limestone cliffs.Pass under towering karst mountains and float inside shallow caves.Tip: Keep your eyes on the cliffs! Van Long is home to the largest wild population of Delacour's langurs—a critically endangered, black-and-white primate.

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   Stop 2

   5 hours

   Savor a traditional Vietnamese lunch featuring regional specialties Take a light hike along the rocky forest trail under the cooling jungle canopy, following the soothing sound of rushing water.Spend a relaxed afternoon swimming in the refreshing, crystal-clear rock pools, lounging on massive boulders, or sitting under the small natural waterfalls. This is the absolute best time to cool off as the afternoon sun peaks.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.