Ninh Binh Caves, Rivers, and Temples Day Tour from Hanoi

4.6 (5 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visiting the ancient Hoa Lu capital. Leisurely time on Sampan to visit "Tam Coc - Halong Bay on land", going through the tunnels and explore the local daily life along the Ngo Dong river. Biking through the rice field and learn how to take care the rice. Hiking to the top of mountain in Mua cave to get the whole stunning view of Tam Coc valley.

What's included

  • Mua Cave hiking experience
  • 1 per person on the bus
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Tam Coc rowing boat trip
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter)
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets
  • Rural cycling activity and bicycle rental
  • Vietnamese Lunch
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Pick-up/drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Private Tour

What to expect

  1. Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
    3h
    07:30 - 08:00 am: Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, then depart to Ninh Binh for the trip. Short break-time on the way for picturesque view of rural in Vietnam countryside with green fields, local farmer, water buffalo...
    10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple dating back to the 17th Century. Temple’s architecture look like the copy of Royal Palace in the pass. You can understand much more about Vietnamese history, traditional architecture while the time at the temple.
  2. Mua Caves
    1h
    11:00: Arrive Mua cave which is constructed following the model of "miniature of Great Wall" in China with nearly 500 steps up to mountain peak. You will spend about one hour to do trekking up to top of mountain for overview the panoramic landscape of Tam Coc valley, rice fields, and Ninh Binh city.
  3. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    5h
    12:30: Get on the bus heading to Tam Coc. Enjoy the delicious Lunch at local restaurant.
    13:30: Starting the rowing boat trip to explore the beauty of Tam Coc, known as "Halong Bay on Land". In one hour and half on the boat, you are visiting the Ngo Dong River with three water tunnels, viewing the rice along both side of river, taking photo of local farmer who is working and catching river food. Moving between the green high mountains, you feel as living in the quiet and far further from the modern recent live.
    17:00: Get back the bus for way back to Hanoi city.
    19:30: Arrive your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. Trip ends.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available at accommodations in the Old Quarter only.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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