Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Ninh Binh 1 Day: Mua Cave Trang An Hoa Lu Group 9 by Limousine

10 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day small-group tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Travel by limousine van with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 03 Cycle through the countryside and karst landscapes
  • 04 Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in the North
  • 05 Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
  • 06 Take a shared sampan boat trip through Trang An
  • 07 Learn about Vietnamese rural life at a local family house
  • 08 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Escape Hanoi for a full-day journey into the dramatic landscapes and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh. Travel by limousine van and explore a region known for limestone karst scenery, peaceful countryside, and important historic and spiritual sites.

During the day, visit a local family house, cycle through rural landscapes, and discover Bich Dong Pagoda before boarding a shared sampan boat through the caves and waterways of Trang An, a UNESCO-listed natural heritage area. With lunch included and a small group of up to 9 travelers, this tour offers a comfortable and active way to experience northern Vietnam.

Escape Hanoi for a full-day journey into the dramatic landscapes and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
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

HANOI DEPARTURE

07.15 – 07.45 Pick up from your hotel or private address and departure to Ninh Binh.

BICH DONG PAGODA

10.15: Arrive Tam Coc, visit a local house, you will be warmly welcomed with traditional tea and candy. Widen knowledge about a typical farmers’ life in Vietnam, about the main business VAC (Garden-Pond-Cage). Besides, you will have a better understanding about worshiping culture of Vietnamese family.

10.45: Join in a bike ride to discover the natural beauty of the countryside, as well as the characteristic Karst terrain with the limestone mountain system. Then visit Bich Dong pagoda – one of the oldest pagoda in the North. Enjoy the panorama view of below countryside from the top.

12.00: Have lunch.

TRANG AN BOAT TOUR

13.45: Discover Trang An – World Natural Heritage on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limes stone mountain on Sao Khe river – which is called Ha Long Bay on land.

16.15: Departure for Hanoi.

18.30: Drop off, end the tour.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance & sightseeing fees
  • Lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Share Boat Trip in Trang An
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
  • Biking Tour around countryside area
  • Visit Local Family House in countryside area
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel by Limousine Van

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please kindly provide us your hotel's address so we can confirm you after confirming booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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