Ninh Binh provides a tranquil escape from the busy streets of Hanoi, offering a perfect blend of relaxation, natural beauty, and cultural exploration. Start your journey with a hike to Mua Cave for breathtaking mountaintop views over Tam Coc Village. Enjoy the slower pace of life and breathe in the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam adventure. Delight in a flavorful local lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine before an afternoon of discovery. Explore the picturesque landscape by bamboo boat and bike, where you’ll encounter villagers going about their daily routines. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties, and take a boat trip through Trang An, Discover Trang An – the “Halong Bay on land - World Natural Heritage site".
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ High-quality transfer service, Experienced driver, High-quality sporty bike
✔ Professional English speaking tour guide
✔ 3 bottles of water per day
✔ All Entrance Fee Tickets, Biking
✔ Private transfer pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area
✔ Savor Authentic Vietnamese Lunch
✔ Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Trang An River, Mua Cave Exploration
✔ Explore the Countryside on a Bike Ride
✖ Personal expenses & Drinks
✖ Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above
Pickup Locations
1. Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
2. Vietnam Bravo Hotel
3. Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
4. Serenity Villa Hotel
5. Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
6. Pearl Suites Hotel
7. La Aurora Hang Hanh
8. 7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
9. A25 Hotel - 23 Quan Thanh
10. Nam Hai 1 Hotel
11. The Queen Hotel & Spa
12. Viet Fun Hotel
13. Hanoi Elpis Hotel & Spa
14. Quang Hiep Hotel
15. Thuy Lam Hotel
16. Old Darling Hotel II
17. Sunflower Hanoi Hotel
18. Hanoi Rose Hotel
19. Prince II Hotel
20. The Oriental Jade Hotel
Additional Info: We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
Our driver & tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ninh Binh. Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
Duration: 2 hours
2
Mua Caves
Arrive at Hang Mua, "Mua Cave" one of the most alluring places to get the panorama view in Ninh Binh, hiking up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to take in your amazing views of the Tam Coc, Ninh Binh area.
Read more about - Discover Mua Caves, Tam Coc & Hoa Lu Private Tour from Hanoi - https://www.viator.com/tours/Hanoi/Discover-Mua-Caves-Tam-Coc-and-Hoa-Lu-Private-Tour-from-Hanoi/d351-482058P139?mcid=56757
Duration: 1.5 hours
3
Tam Coc
Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains with a unique route and visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. They are a traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together. Here you will get the chance to see the house’s architecture and their daily lives.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Ninh Binh
Come to restaurant, refresh and enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Trang An Grottoes
Arrive in Trang An and spend about 1.5 hours exploring Trang An, the core of a world natural heritage site, in a small boat rowed by local people. Visit many limestones, water caves, and temples along the Sao Khe River.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Arrive in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Old Quarter
Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. 18.30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
