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Ninh Binh Full Day From Hanoi: PRIVATE Tour (P) or SHARING (SIC)

Location Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
$52
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Overview

1. During day trip with small group from Hanoi, you enjoy luxury day tour to the beautiful the ancient capital Hoa Lu, wonderful Tam Coc rivers, Mua Caves featuring karst formations and caves.
2. The itinerary includes a sampan (a small steel boat) ride along the river system to visit Tam Coc, an area known as the inland version of Ha Long Bay. You will have a peaceful rowing trip through this unique natural area.
3. And also climb almost 500 stone steps to the peak of Lying Dragon for panoramic views of Ninh Binh.
4. This tour is or active travelers loving nature and discovery.
5. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.
6. Enjoy a buffet lunch of Ninh Binh cuisine (included)
Door-to-door hotel pickup and and drop-off in the center of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

HoaLu, Tamcoc, Muacave (SIC)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Sharing transfer whole trip (for SIC option)
  • Boat trip rowed by a local (for options of Tam Coc/Trang An)
  • Electric cars 2 ways (for Bai Dinh Pagoda option)
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • English speaking guide
  • All entrance fees at the sites mentioned
  • Private transfers whole trip (for Private tour option)
  • Tipping (In case the boat rower asks you for a tip, you can give tip or ignore if you dont want to)
  • Drinks in the restaurant

Meeting point
This meeting point is needed if your hotels are located outside Hanoi Old Quarter or if you do not need hotel pickup. You are advised to reach the local operator via WhatsApp +84-982-804-399 to confirm the pickup.
Return details
This meeting point is needed if your hotels are located outside Hanoi Old Quarter or if you do not need hotel pickup. You are advised to reach the local operator via WhatsApp +84-982-804-399 to confirm the pickup.

  • 07:30 - 08:00 Our guide will pick you up at the hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then we start a 110km drive on a comfortable limousine vehicle through verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way. If your hotels located outside of the Old Quarter, please go to the meeting point - Hanoi Opera House at 7:50am to join tour group (Hanoi Opera House is just a meeting point for pickup, not a site for a visit in the tour). (pass by)
  • Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
    10:30 Visit Hoa Lu ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple dating back to the 10th Century. The old capital has a variety of historical places for visitors to pay a trip. The attractions are temples, where people worship the Emperors and royal people that ruled here more than 1000 years ago. And nowadays Hoa Lu still keeps the remaining of ancients fortress built by Dinh dynasty more than 1000 years ago. The Imperial palce lays under the ground for 3m and now become a very interesting place to visit. Then continue the tour with 30-minute biking in a rural village to discover the life of local people. Please notes that this short biking trip is just an extra activity (free of charge) to help you experience the peaceful rural landscapes, not a professional biking trip. If you don't know how to bike or not interested in this activity then you can skip it (and instead you can walk around the area to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others while they are cycling).
  • Trang An Landscape Complex
    One of the most popular activities for travelers visiting Trang An is taking a boat tour through its intricate network of waterways, surrounded by towering limestone karsts and lush greenery. These boat tours typically start from the Trang An Wharf, where visitors board small rowboats guided by local boatwomen or boatmen. As you glide along the emerald waters, you'll be mesmerized by the breathtaking scenery, including limestone cliffs rising dramatically from the water, tranquil caves adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, and vibrant foliage reflecting in the crystal-clear river. During the boat ride, travelers have the opportunity to explore several caves and grottoes, each with its own unique features and legends. Some of the notable caves include Hang Điệp Sơn, Hang Sửng Sốt, and Hang Tối (Dark Cave). The boatwomen or boatmen often share fascinating stories and folklore associated with these natural wonders, adding to the enchantment of the experience.
  • After lunch time, the group will continue the trip with a visit to Tam Coc. Take sampan boat trip rowed by the locals gently sail along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca” (First Grotto), “Hang Hai” (Second Grotto) and “Hang Ba” (Third Grotto). The boat trip is sure to leave you a wonderful memory.
  • Mua Caves
    Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing hiking up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain (lying dragon moutain) for watching the spectacular rice valley with precious view of the nature. Down a sleepy road between rice paddies, this cave (the name means 'Cave of Dance') is not terribly impressive, but there are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Look west for the Ngo Dong River winding through Tam Coc. The climb is paved but steep in sections, so bring water and allow an hour return.
  • Cuc Phuong National Park
    On arrival to the Park gate, you get entrance tickets then keep going further to the Park Center. You first visit the “Cave of Pre-historic Man", the limestone cave, which was excavated in 1966. It was one of the earliest discoveries of human habitation in the country, with graves, stone axes, bone-made spears and tools dating back some 7,500 years. Then keep going into the park central. You will have lunch at house-on-stilted in the park central. Taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more of fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam, to the giant ancient tree of 1000 years old in middle of the jungle. The next visit will be an "Endangered Primate Rescue Centre" which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats.
  • Bai Dinh Pagoda
    Then keep go to Bai Dinh pagoda complex, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. Scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away. After get off from electric car at the entrance gate, you will walk with our tour guide to visit this pagoda and learn more about buddism religion.
  • Have buffet lunch in a local restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice, rice crackers …. And also vegetarian foods are available in the buffet lunch.
  • After all activities, you go back to the tour bus to get back to Hanoi. Drop you off at your hotels in Hanoi or at the meeting point (Hanoi Opera House). End around 19:30 - 19:45. End of the service! (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It takes 2hour drive each way Hanoi to Ninh Binh & Ninh Binh to Hanoi
  • 30 minute bike ride is a complimentary activity offered and Free of Charge. It is for fun, relaxing and it is NOT a professional biking tour.
  • The bike is not suitable for children under 2 years old. You can skip bike if you don't know how to bike.
  • Customers need to contact us to confirm pick-up place by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84982804399
  • Surcharge: Extra 10 USD per person on Vietnamese Tet Festival (Chinese New year festival: Feb 09,10,11,12 of 2024). The customes will pay cash to the local tour operator tour guide.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Ninh Binh Full Day From Hanoi: PRIVATE Tour (P) or SHARING (SIC)

    Location Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Vietnam
    $52
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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