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.
Vietnam · Culture
Ninh Binh Private Day Tour Mua Cave Tam Coc Local Family Hoa Lu
The journey
- 01 Private day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- 02 Visit a local family in Tam Coc
- 03 Sampan boat ride along the Tam Coc River
- 04 Cycle through villages, rice fields, and karst scenery
- 05 Climb Hang Mua for panoramic views
- 06 Explore Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam
- 07 Learn about Vietnamese history and family worship culture
- 08 Lunch, entrance fees, and private transport included
Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a private day trip from Hanoi that combines culture, scenery, and light adventure. Visit a local family in Tam Coc for a glimpse into everyday Vietnamese life and family worship traditions, then enjoy a sampan boat ride through the limestone landscape often called “Ha Long Bay on Land.”
Your day also includes a countryside bike ride, a climb up Hang Mua for panoramic views over Tam Coc, and a visit to Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam. With private round-trip transport, lunch, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included, this tour offers a well-rounded way to experience one of northern Vietnam’s most picturesque regions.
Visit a local family in Tam Coc for a glimpse into everyday Vietnamese life and family worship traditions, then enjoy a sampan boat ride through the limestone landscape often called “Ha Long Bay on Land.”
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What's Included
- Private Car 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
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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 City (10km far Old Quarter). Please ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour to Ninh Binh.
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