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Discover Vietnam’s cultural heritage and breathtaking countryside on a small-group luxury tour from Hanoi. Visit Bich Dong Pagoda and learn about its Buddhist heritage, then cruise through the spectacular landscapes of Trang An by traditional sampan rowed by local boatmen. Cycle through peaceful villages, rice fields, and scenic rural paths, and visit a local family to experience authentic Vietnamese culture and daily life. Finish with a hike up Mua Cave’s Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views over the dramatic limestone karsts and lush countryside.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Old Quarter
07:00 – 07:25: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Mua Caves
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Bich Dong Pagoda
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. On the way back, visit Bich Dong Pagoda under the introduction of your local guide. You will get to know more about Vietnam's history and understand the origin of Buddhism.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Ninh Binh
Come to restaurant, refresh and enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Trang An Grottoes
Arrive in Trang An and spend about 2 hours exploring Trang An, the core of a world natural heritage site, in a small boat rowed by local people. Visit many limestones, water caves, and temples along the Sao Khe River.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Old Quarter
Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. 18:00 - 18:30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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