Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Deluxe Day Trip

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 22 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breathe the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. Enjoy a boat trip at Tam Coc and see the famed “Halong Bay on Land” mountains. Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. Explore Mua cave, and take in sweeping mountaintop views of Tam Coc Village. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

What's included

  • Delicious Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Enthusiastic English-Speaking Guide
  • Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River, Mua Cave Exploration
  • Cycling around the peaceful countryside
  • All Entrance Fee Tickets, Biking
  • Limousine Bus Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
  • Free water on the Limousine bus
  • Personal Expenses & Drinks
  • Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    7h00 – 7h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

    Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
  2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
  3. Ninh Binh
    1h
    Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods. Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
  4. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hours bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with the paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “

    Continue the tour with 30-45 minutes of cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
  5. Mua Caves
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave ( Dancing Cave ). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
  6. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi

    19h00 - 19h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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