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Shuttle bus
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Every Saturday
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Hanoi Opera House
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Autumn
Overview
The Reed Flower Season in Binh Lieu begins in early winter, usually for a short period from late October to mid-November. When the reed flowers bloom in clusters, the landscape becomes a sea of white, marking the arrival of the first cool breezes of the season. Initially, the flowers are pure white, then gradually turn yellow and scatter with the wind.
Itinerary
06:30: The car and tour guide will pick up the group at the rendezvous point at the Hanoi Opera House and depart for Binh Lieu (approximately 260km from Hanoi). En route, the group will stop at V23 Hưng Yên rest stop on the Hai Phong highway for breakfast. The journey will then continue to Quang Ninh.
11:30: Arrival at Binh Lieu town, lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy famous border specialties such as: Khau Nhuc, mountain chicken, stream fish, etc.
13:00: Departure to visit the first attraction in Binh Lieu: Border Marker 1297 on the Vietnam-China boundary. Known as the most beautiful reed flower paradise in Vietnam (best from mid-October to November), the area offers endless fields of white blooming reeds perfect for photos.
16:00: Return to the hotel for check-in and rest.
19:00: Dinner featuring local delicacies such as: local chicken, stream fish, five-color sticky rice, and dong noodle soup. Free time to explore the border town at night. Overnight in Binh Lieu.
06:30: Check out and have breakfast at the hotel.
07:15: Depart to conquer the Dinosaur Spine (where Border Marker 1305 is located). Situated on the border patrol route in Hoanh Mo commune (Binh Lieu), Marker 1305 is the highest in both Binh Lieu and Quang Ninh Province. The Dinosaur Spine, with nearly 2,000 steps of concrete path, has three observation stations for breathtaking views of the border area. Climbing takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the marker.
10:30: Return to Binh Lieu town by car.
11:30: Lunch at a local restaurant. Free time to rest.
14:00: Departure for Hanoi. Arrival in Hanoi. End of the Binh Lieu tour. See you again!
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- New model air-conditioned car for the itinerary.
- 1 night stay at a standard guesthouse (2-3-4 persons/room depending on the group).
- 3 main meals as per itinerary, with meal cost of VND 150,000/meal.
- 1 breakfast with a cost of VND 30,000/meal.
- Experienced and enthusiastic tour guide familiar with the route.
- Water provided on the car, one 500ml bottle per day.
Cost Excludes
- VAT invoice (if needed, inform and agree before booking the tour).
- Personal expenses, beverages during meals, and other incidental costs.
- Single room supplement: VND 250,000/person.
- Travel insurance for individual travelers in a group.
- Tips (not mandatory for Vietnamese guests, but usually from VND 100,000/person).
- Tips for foreign guests: minimum $3/day x 2 days = $6/person/tour.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Children 1-4 years old: Free (parents cover all expenses, no seat on the bus). 1 adult can accompany 1 free child; additional children are charged 75% of the tour price (as child rate).
- If 1 adult travels with 1 child aged 1-4 years, the child must purchase 50% of the adult tour price (services as 5-9 year-olds).
- Children 5-9 years old: 75% of the tour price (separate meal, separate seat on the bus but share bed with parents). Two children are charged and do not have a separate bed. If the child’s height exceeds the child rate criteria, the difference will be charged.
- Children 10 years and older: Adult rate.
- Tour participants (especially for tours involving boats, trains, planes, or border regions) must bring valid ID (CCCD/Passport). Children under 14 must have a birth certificate. Children 14 and older must have an ID card.
- Bring medicine for stomach issues, common cold, and fever.
- Vegetarians should bring additional vegetarian food to ensure dietary preferences.
- No refunds for unused services.
- The tour guide may adjust the order of visits based on specific conditions of the departure day but will ensure all itinerary points are covered.
- If fewer than 10 guests, the driver may also serve as the tour guide. These drivers are experienced and knowledgeable about the route and local culture.
- As this is a mountainous tour, avoid bringing bulky or excessive luggage. Use backpacks instead of hard suitcases.
- Option to stay at a homestay for an enhanced mountain experience. Bring personal items if staying at a homestay.
- After the tour, return to the Hanoi Opera House. Guests will need to take a taxi to their hotel or accommodation.
- Customers are responsible for their health conditions (chronic diseases, congenital conditions, HIV/AIDS, mental disorders, pregnancy, etc.), which are not covered by insurance. A health declaration may be required. The tour operator is not responsible for undeclared or inaccurately declared health conditions or situations outside of tour insurance coverage.
- Customers must safeguard their own belongings at all times during the trip. The tour operator is not responsible for loss of money, valuable items, plane tickets, or personal property.
