Best Ninh Binh Day Trip: Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Local Family

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration10h - 11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
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Overview

Discover the best of Ninh Binh on a memorable small-group day tour from Hanoi, limited to a maximum of 9 guests for a more personal experience. Explore the stunning Mua Cave, enjoy a scenic boat ride through the peaceful landscapes of Tam Coc, and uncover the history of ancient Hoa Lu. Along the way, enjoy delicious Vietnamese food and warm hospitality at a local family home, giving you an authentic taste of local life. With a friendly local guide and a carefully planned itinerary, this Ninh Binh day trip is perfect for travelers seeking nature, culture, and an authentic Vietnamese experience.

What's included

  • Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area
  • Bike ride follow guide to around countryside
  • All sightseeing and boat fees as program
  • Lunch with vietnamese traditional cuisine
  • Visit local famers's house in countryside
  • English speaking guide during the tour
  • Beverages and Personal expenses
  • Tips for driver/guide/local service

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    We will pick up guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or at the meeting point. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our driver will come and check your name at receptionist then transfer to Ninh Binh Province with 2 hours driving.
  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. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    5h · Admission ticket included
    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 lunch prepared with the traditional cuisine.
    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.
  4. 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.
  5. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    At the end of the day, guests say good bye Ninh Binh and get on limousine back to Hanoi City. We will drop off guests at hotel/place in Old Quarter Area. End tour.

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

We will pick up guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or at the meeting point. Please ready at your hotel lobby, our driver and guide will come and check your name at receptionist. Please contact us for your hotel address so we can support you in advance.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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 it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

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