07h30 – 8h15: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh 09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010 about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty11h45: 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 “Ha Long 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 Hanoi 18h00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Vietnam · Boating
Ninh Binh Full Day Tour to Hoa Lu & Tam Coc or Extra Mua Cave
The journey
- 01 Full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- 02 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and learn about Vietnam’s early dynasties
- 03 Enjoy a 1.5-hour bamboo boat trip in Tam Coc
- 04 See limestone karst scenery, rivers, rice paddies, and caves
- 05 Cycle around the village to discover local life
- 06 Buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes included
- 07 Optional extra visit to Mua Cave for panoramic views
Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, scenery, and local life in one well-paced experience. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and learn about the country’s early dynasties before heading into the striking limestone landscapes that make this region so memorable.
Continue to Tam Coc for a peaceful bamboo boat ride through rice fields, river scenery, and cave formations often compared to “Ha Long Bay on land.” The day also includes time to cycle around the village, and for guests who book the extra option, a visit to Mua Cave for sweeping countryside views.
All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
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What's Included
- Limousine Bus with P/U at Old Quarter Area Only
- Bottle of mineral water on transfer
- Buffet lunch with Vietnamese Foods
- English speaking guide and bike ride option
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as program
- Visit Hoa Lu Vietnamese Ancient Capital (FOR ALL OPTIONS)
- Boat trip to visit Tam Coc (FOR ALL OPTIONS)
- Visit Mua Cave to see great view (FOR GUEST BOOK EXTRA VISIT)
What's Not Included
- Drinks at Lunch, Personal Expenses & 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
- Ticket provides direct entry
- We only pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside.
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Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.
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