From Hanoi: Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration11h - 12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the bustling streets of Hanoi and immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of Ninh Binh on our day tour, featuring Tam Coc and Mua Cave. Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries and climb up 500 steps to Lying Dragon mountain to enjoy the breathtaking mountainous view. Enjoy a boat trip on the Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc, through majestic caves. After that, cycle to Bich dong pagoda, spend your time to discover the ancient Pagoda which was built in 1428.

What's included

  • Sightseeing ticket and entrance fees
  • Set menu lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • Pick-up & drop off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Experienced English-speaking tour guide
  • Bike ride, boat trip and mountain trek
  • Good Air-conditioned limousine van roundtrip
  • Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    07h15 AM – 7h25 AM : Our guide will come to meet guest at hotel/airbnb in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or at the meeting point then going to Ninh Binh within 2 hours to 2.5 hours driving
  2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    1h · Admission ticket included
    First stop at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital which is located in Ninh Binh provice, the land has both marvelous mountains and seas with the development of many attractive tourist areas. The ancient citadel, perhaps, makes the province more attractive because it creates the cultural identity of the area and help people understand more about the cultural, architectural and sculptural values associated with the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Viet Nam country).
  3. Mua Caves
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Next stop to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic river and mountains view by climb 500 steps up tp Lying Dragon Mountain. Mua Cave is located at the foot of Mua Mountain. According to folk legend, upon coming back to the area for his military campaign, King Tran Thai Tong (1st King of the Tran Dynasty in Vietnam) usually came to this cave to enjoy all the songs and dances performed by his odalisques. That’s why people call it Mua Cave - which means the cave of dances or the dancing cave. People now use the name Mua Cave to refer to the whole tourist area around it.
  4. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy set-menu lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes. After lunch, guests enjoy a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- Frist cave, Hang Hai the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave. Then keep cycling through the rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda.
  5. Bich Dong Pagoda
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Last stop at Bich Dong Pagoda which was built in 1428. It is famous for not only its beautiful and charming scenery, but also being a place historical relics of Ninh Binh province.
  6. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    At the end of the day, guests will say goodbye Ninh Binh and get on our tourist bus to return Ha Noi between 18h30 PM to 19h00 PM and drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Tour finish!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to this meeting point is 160 Tran Quang Khai for pick up point

End point

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to this meeting point is 160 Tran Quang Khai for pick up point

Pickup details

07h15 AM – 7h25 AM : Our guide will come to meet guest at hotel/airbnb in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or at the meeting point then going to Ninh Binh within 2 hours to 2.5 hours driving

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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