1-Day Private Tour to Ninh Binh: Tam Coc & Hoa Lu

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and dive into the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Northern Vietnam on this private day tour to Ninh Binh. Explore the ancient temples of Hoa Lu and uncover the stories that shaped Vietnam’s early history. Glide along the peaceful waterways of Tam Coc on a scenic boat ride through limestone caves, then cycle past lush rice fields and charming countryside landscapes.

Enjoy a flavorful Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, this tour offers a perfect blend of historical discovery, stunning scenery, and authentic local cuisine—making for a truly enriching day trip.

What's included

  • Private transfer pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi
  • English-Speaking Guide
  • Lunch
  • All sightseeing and boat fees
  • Explore the Countryside on a Bike Ride
  • Personal Expenses & Beverages
  • All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Area. 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. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains in the Tam Coc area.

    Enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine. After lunch, we will take a break before continuing the journey of exploration in Ninh Binh.

    Visit Tam Coc by a small boat rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours. Known as "Halong Bay on land", the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains and rice paddy fields if traveling during harvest season.
  3. Hoa Lu Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.
  4. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi, and we will drop you off at your hotel or private address in the Hanoi. Trip ends!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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