11-Hour E-Bike Tour of Ninh Bình and Hoa Lư from Hanoi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the limestone karsts of Vân Lâm, often called Ha Long Bay on land
• 02 Visit Bích Động Cave, also known as Pearl Cave
• 03 Admire the unique art and history of Thái Vi Temple from the Trần Dynasty
• 04 Discover Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of the 10th century
• 05 Enjoy local cuisine at a Ninh Bình restaurant

Immerse yourself in a landscape surrounded by limestone karsts and experience some of the best cultural highlights the region has to offer. Explore Ninh Bình and Hoa Lư by e-bike with your expert tour guide, visiting Bích Động Cave, Thái Vi Temple, and the ancient capital of Hoa Lư. This full-day tour combines scenic countryside, historic landmarks, and local cuisine for a rich cultural experience.

Explore Ninh Bình and Hoa Lư by e-bike with your expert tour guide, visiting Bích Động Cave, Thái Vi Temple, and the ancient capital of Hoa Lư.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ninh Bình and Hoa Lư E-Bike Discovery

• Meet your tour guide in Hanoi and begin the journey to Ninh Bình.

• Visit Vân Lâm Embroidery Village and explore the Vân Lâm limestone karsts, often called Ha Long Bay on land.

• Proceed to Bích Động Cave, also known as Pearl Cave, with your Ninh Bình tour guide.

• Enjoy local cuisine at a Ninh Bình restaurant.

• Admire the unique art in the style of Thái Vi Temple, a historic temple from the glorious reign of the Trần Dynasty.

• Continue to Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of the 10th century.

• Learn about the Đại Cồ Việt Kingdom.

• Head back to Hanoi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Electric Smiles electric bike rental

• Experienced English-speaking Ninh Bình guide

• Lunch at a local restaurant serving Ninh Bình specialty food

• First aid kit, safety helmet, and raincoat

• All entrance fees

• Car transfers

What's Not Included

• Tips and personal expenses; driver's license not required

• Travel insurance is recommended

• Airfares

• Additional meals and activities not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes

• Shoes

• Sunglasses and sunscreen

• Insect repellent

Know before you go

• The driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi in a private car at 07:45.

• The tour runs from 10:00 until 16:00.

• Arrival back in Hanoi is at 18:00.

• USD 99 per person with private car transfer and return to your Hanoi hotel.

• Please note that the timing of activities may vary slightly. The itinerary and program are subject to change when necessary or due to bad weather conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour start

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.