Vietnam · Boating

Full-Day Ninh Bình Tour from Hanoi with Tam Cốc Boat Ride and Cycling

1 Day Round trip from Hàng Ngang Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a spectacular lake view at Am Tien Cave in Tuyet Tinh Coc
02 Climb five hundred steps up Lying Dragon Mountain to visit Mua Cave
03 Sail through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba on a sampan boat in Tam Cốc
04 Cycle through rice fields and remote villages to Bích Động Pagoda
05 Relax with a swim in the pool and an evening tea party with fresh fruits

Spend a full day discovering the limestone mountains of Ninh Bình, from Hoa Lư and Am Tien Cave to Tam Cốc and Bích Động Pagoda. Enjoy a spectacular lake view, climb five hundred steps to Lying Dragon Mountain and visit Mua Cave. The day also includes a traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch, a sampan boat ride through Tam Cốc's emerald-water caves, and a cycling trip through rice fields and remote villages. Round off the experience with a relaxing swim in the pool and an evening tea party with fresh fruits.

Spend a full day discovering the limestone mountains of Ninh Bình, from Hoa Lư and Am Tien Cave to Tam Cốc and Bích Động Pagoda.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hoa Lư, Am Tien, Mua Cave and Tam Cốc

Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location in Hanoi Old Quarter at 7:30 AM and begin your journey. Arrive at Hoa Lư at 10:10 AM.
Proceed to Am Tien Cave in Tuyet Tinh Coc.
At 11:15 AM, climb five hundred steps to the peak of Lying Dragon Mountain and visit Mua Cave.
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local bungalow at 12:30 PM.
Sail on a sampan boat in Tam Cốc as you pass through three emerald-water caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.
Cycle through rice fields and remote villages to visit Bích Động Pagoda at 3:10 PM.
Make your way back to the private bungalow to enjoy a relaxing swim in the pool and an evening tea party. Enjoy fresh fruits with your tea.
At 4:45 PM, leave Tam Cốc for Hanoi. Reach your drop-off location at 7:00 PM.

Where this trip takes you

Tam Cốc – Bích Động, Am Tien Cave, Lying Dragon Mountain

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hàng Ngang 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Return transportation in an air-conditioned bus from Hanoi Old Quarter
English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Boat trip in Tam Cốc and Mua Cave ticket
Bike
Swimming and sunset party
Set menu lunch at the swimming pool bungalow
Travel insurance
1 traditional hat
Wet hand towel, cold water bottles, and sweet cake on the bus

What's Not Included

Beverages
Pickup and drop-off outside of Hanoi's old quarter
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

What to bring

Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Sunscreen

Know before you go

Please note that itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
Customers should provide their hotel name and address in advance.

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