Ninh Binh Full Day Tour with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Begin your full-day tour to Ninh Binh with either a handy Ninh Binh pickup or just meet at the designated spot. Admire the views from your bus as you’re driven out of the city and into the countryside. In Ninh Binh, start at the Hoa Lu Temples, where you can appreciate the Vietnamese architecture and learn more about the former ruling dynasties. Refuel with a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Tam Coc. Take a scenic boat ride and get the chance to cycle through rural villages if you’re feeling energetic—cycling is optional. Your final stop is the Mua Caves. Climb the hundreds of zig-zagging steps up to the chain of cave temples and take in panoramic views. You might feel tired after, but you can rest in the bus on the way back to Hanoi, where you’ll be dropped back at your hotel.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of bicycle
- Trang An OR Tam Coc boat ticket
- Mua Cave ticket 100,000 VND
- 2 bottles of water
What's not
- Personal expenses & Tips
- Children requesting an extra seat on bus: additional charge of 350,000 VND/seat/tour.
- Surcharge on holidays: April 30th, May 1st, Sep 2nd. New Year's Day (Jan 1st): 100,000 VND/guest.
- Surcharge for Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake): 300,000 VND per guest per day.
- Drinks on lunch
- VAT
- Upgrade into Limousine seats : 100,000 VND / person.
Itinerary
07h30 - 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh. 09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.
Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys.
Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.
You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our Trang An Heritage Garden. The vegetarian option is also available.
16h30 - 17h00: Transfer back to Hanoi. 19h00 - 19h30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will inform you the meeting adress one day before the tour date.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Pioneer Sail Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 2545 day trips we list in Hanoi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 357 of 2545.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.
The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.
Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).
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