Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter for departure to Ninh Binh.It’s take more or less only 2 hours included 1 stop for shortbreak on the way.10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010 about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty 11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, …Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system . All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Halong Bay on land” 15h00: Continue cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people. 16h00: Get on the bus to return to HanoiHoa Lư is a district of Ninh Bình Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. Before 1010, Hoa Lư served as the capital of Dai Co Viet. Hoa Lư Ancient Capital is located in Trường Yên Commune of this districtTam Coc or Tam Coc river, Tam Coc cave is considered as the most attractive tourist destination in Ninh Binh, known for its famous name like “Halong bay on land” and is a part of the Trang An scenic landscape complex, the World Heritage site (UNESCO). It is located in Ninh Binh province, near the Tam Coc villageAfter driving 2 hours and short break again, we will back to Hanoi then drop off you at Hotel between 18h30 PM to 19h00 PM.
Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites
Ninh Binh 1 Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Tam Coc & Mua Cave
The journey
- 01 Full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- 02 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
- 03 Enjoy a 1.5-hour bamboo boat trip in Tam Coc
- 04 Cycle through rural villages and local countryside
- 05 See the landscapes known as “Halong Bay on land”
- 06 Visit Mua Cave viewpoint
- 07 Buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes included
- 08 Pickup and drop-off in Hanoi included
Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, countryside scenery, and active exploration. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, then head into the dramatic landscapes of Tam Coc for a bamboo boat ride through rivers, caves, and rice fields often described as “Halong Bay on land.”
This experience also includes a cycling segment through local villages and a visit to Mua Cave viewpoint, with lunch and transportation included. It’s a well-rounded day out for travellers who want to experience both the cultural heritage and natural beauty of northern Vietnam.
This experience also includes a cycling segment through local villages and a visit to Mua Cave viewpoint, with lunch and transportation included.
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What's Included
- FOR GROUP TOUR : Transfer by Limousine with P/U at Old Quarter Area Only
- FOR PRIVATE TOUR : Transfer by Private Car with P/U all places in Hanoi
- Small Bottle of mineral water on transfer
- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes at local restaurant
- English speaking Guide & Entrance fees as program
- Bike ride & boat trip to visit Tam Coc
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam & Mua Cave Viewpoint
What's Not Included
- Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Tips for Guide/Driver/Local Service
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
- Ticket provides direct entry
- 1-For Group Tour: We only pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside .
- 2-For Private Tour: We will pick up all the places in Hanoi City.
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Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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