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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Mix it up on this Ninh Binh tour that includes a 12 km cycle session and a sneaky row boat ride through caves, past rice paddies, villages, and limestone karsts.
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
What to expect
Ninh Binh
3h
Escape to the Tranquillity of Rural Life
We start our wonderful day trip with a two-hour drive from the hustle and bustle capital of Hanoi to the quiet and beautiful Ninh Binh countryside (approximately 100 kilometres away) with some amazing limestone karsts.. Our first stop is Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam during the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and early Le Dynasty (980-1009).
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
2h · Admission ticket included
Visit Hoa Lu Citadel – Ancient Capital
On arrival, we will visit the Dinh & Le Temples and dive into Vietnam feudalism history. Your knowledgeable guide will take you back to the 10th century with the exciting stories about the Kings will make your day.
Tam Coc-Bich Dong
2h · Admission ticket included
Bike Ride Through a UNESCO Heritage Site
Next, it is time for a wonderful guided bike ride through the area to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery as you ride along the back roads with lime karts towering above, rice paddies and local family homes around. You also can experience nature, whilst riding around, which you see the birds, storks, cows, buffaloes, especially goats climbing on the karts looks really picturesquely.
Following our bike ride, we’ll stop at a local family home for a traditional lunch where you can treat yourself to a cold beer with some local delicacies before visiting the must-see Tam Coc.
Tam Coc-Bich Dong
1h · Admission ticket included
Rowboat Ride with a River Soundtrack
Tam Coc is often referred to as the Halong Bay of the land thanks to its spectacular scenery. Here, we’ll do a rowing-boat ride passing the serene rice paddies, caves and the surrounding limestone karsts along winding Ngo Dong river. This part is ideal for those who are keen on taking photographs, please make sure your cameras have lots of free space and battery.
After the boat trip, we will return to Hanoi. However, if you are still energetic and keen on exploring more, feel free to talk to our guide to get some recommendations!
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Hanoi City Center. If you are staying out of the city we can collect you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.