Luxury Private Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Caves from Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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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

Ninh Binh provides a tranquil escape from the busy streets of Hanoi, offering a perfect blend of relaxation, natural beauty, and cultural exploration. Enjoy the slower pace of life and breathe in the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam adventure. Delight in a flavorful local lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine before an afternoon of discovery. Explore the picturesque landscape by bamboo boat and bike, where you’ll encounter villagers going about their daily routines. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties, and take a boat trip through Tam Coc, often called the "Halong Bay on Land." Conclude your journey with a hike to Mua Cave for breathtaking mountaintop views over Tam Coc Village.

What's included

  • 3 bottle of water per person
  • Professional English speaking tour guide
  • Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River, Mua Cave Exploration
  • Indulge in a Traditional Vietnamese Lunch
  • Private transfer pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area
  • Explore the Countryside on a Bike Ride
  • Personal expenses & Beverages
  • Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Our driver & tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
  2. Mua Caves
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at Hang Mua, "Mua Cave" one of the most alluring places to get the panorama view in Ninh Binh, hiking up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to take in your amazing views of the Tam Coc, Ninh Binh area.
  3. Ninh Binh
    3h
    Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains with a unique route and visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. They are a traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together. Here you will get the chance to see the house’s architecture and their daily lives.

    Then enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch prepared with the traditional cuisine.
  4. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch break, continue your trip with a sampan rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours to explore Tam Coc "Halong Bay on the land". The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains and caves stretching along Ngo Dong River rice paddy if travelling during harvest season.
  5. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive in 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.
  6. Old Quarter
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    At the end of the day, guests say good bye Ninh Binh and get on private transfer to Hanoi City. Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter 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. 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 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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