We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM. Please be 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 at a 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 Small Group of 9 Guided Tour to Mua Cave Tam Coc Hoa Lu
The journey
- 01 Small-group tour with a maximum of 9 people
- 02 Sampan boat ride through Tam Coc’s caves and limestone scenery
- 03 Bike ride through villages, rice fields, and karst countryside
- 04 Climb Hang Mua for panoramic views over Tam Coc
- 05 Visit Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam
- 06 Meet a local family and learn about Vietnamese daily life and worshiping culture
- 07 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi included
- 08 Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a small-group day trip from Hanoi, combining culture, countryside scenery, and active exploration in one well-rounded experience. Travel with a professional English-speaking guide and enjoy visits to Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, and Hang Mua, with time to experience both local life and some of northern Vietnam’s most striking limestone landscapes.
Meet a local family in Tam Coc, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, and take a sampan boat ride along the river past caves and dramatic karst formations. Continue with a countryside bike ride through villages and rice fields, then climb Hang Mua for panoramic views over the Tam Coc area before visiting Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam.
Meet a local family in Tam Coc, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, and take a sampan boat ride along the river past caves and dramatic karst formations.
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What's Included
- High Quality 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
- Holiday Surcharge
Know before you go
- INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- 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
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