Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Ninh Binh Small Group of 09 Guided Tour Mua Cave Tam Coc Hoa Lu

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Small-group day tour with a maximum of 9 people
  • 02 Round-trip limousine van transfer from Hanoi
  • 03 Sampan boat ride through Tam Coc’s caves and limestone scenery
  • 04 Visit a local family and learn about rural Vietnamese life
  • 05 Bike ride through villages, rice fields, and karst landscapes
  • 06 Climb Hang Mua for panoramic views over Tam Coc
  • 07 Explore Hoa Lu, the former ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 08 Lunch included at a local restaurant

Leave the bustle of Hanoi behind and spend a full day exploring the landscapes, history, and rural life of Ninh Binh in a small group of up to 9 people. Travel by limousine van with an English-speaking guide and discover a region known for limestone mountains, peaceful rivers, and important cultural heritage.

This experience combines several of Ninh Binh’s highlights in one day: a visit to a local family in Tam Coc, a sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River through natural caves, a countryside bike ride, and a climb at Hang Mua for panoramic views over the Tam Coc area. You’ll also visit Hoa Lu, the former ancient capital of Vietnam, and learn more about the country’s early imperial history.

This experience combines several of Ninh Binh’s highlights in one day: a visit to a local family in Tam Coc, a sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River through natural caves, a countryside bike ride, and a climb at Hang Mua for panoramic views over the Tam Coc area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not 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

We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM. Please ready at your lobby, our driver will come and call your name for the tour then transfer to Ninh Binh. It takes 2,5 hours driving included stop for breaktime on the way.Arrive Tam Coc Village, visit a local farmer’s house, be warmly welcomed with tradition tea and peanut 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. Having lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine atb local restaurant. After lunch, you will discover Tam Coc on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limes stone mountain on Ngo Dong river which is called Ha Long on Land.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. Cycling to Hang Mua – climb to the top of the mountain, enjoy the panoramic view of Tam Coc Area.15.30: We go on to the former capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu. After that, we go to the temple of Vietnam’s first emperor. Your knowledge of Vietnamese history between the years of the tenth and the eleventh century will increase.16:30: Say good bye to Ninh Binh and you'll get on the transfer back to Hanoi & drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 18h00 PM to 18h30 PM. Tour end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine Van Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh
  • Experienced English Tour Guide & Driver
  • Set lunch meal and entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Bike to Mua Cave and hike up to mountain
  • Boat Trip at Tam Coc along river and see nature caves
  • Visit local family for deeply understanding about lifestyle
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam

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 all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour to Ninh Binh.

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 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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