Vietnam · Rural Experiences

1-Day Private Tour to Ninh Binh: Tam Coc & Hoa Lu

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 03 Scenic Tam Coc boat ride with limestone and rice field views
  • 04 Cycle through village roads and countryside landscapes
  • 05 Enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch
  • 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi included

Escape Hanoi for a private day trip to Ninh Binh, where dramatic limestone landscapes, peaceful waterways, and Vietnam’s early history come together in one rewarding experience. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and learn about the country’s 10th-century heritage before heading into the scenic countryside of Tam Coc.

Cycle through village roads framed by rice fields and limestone mountains, then enjoy a local lunch before boarding a small rowboat for a gentle journey along the river. Often called “Halong Bay on land,” Tam Coc offers a memorable mix of natural beauty, rural charm, and cultural discovery.

Escape Hanoi for a private day trip to Ninh Binh, where dramatic limestone landscapes, peaceful waterways, and Vietnam’s early history come together in one rewarding experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Area. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relaxTake a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains in the Tam Coc area.

Enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine. After lunch, we will take a break before continuing the journey of exploration in Ninh Binh.

Visit Tam Coc by a small boat rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours. Known as "Halong Bay on land", the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains and rice paddy fields if traveling during harvest season.  Arrive at 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.Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, and we will drop you off at your hotel or private address in the Hanoi. Trip ends!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 4 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transfer pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi
  • Lunch
  • All sightseeing and boat fees
  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Explore the Countryside on a Bike Ride

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses & Beverages
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Hanoi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..

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