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- English
Discover Ninh Binh, known as “Ha Long Bay on land,” on a small-group day trip from Hanoi for up to 9 guests. Travel in a high-quality vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide and enjoy personalized service throughout the journey. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, learn about local farming and family life, explore Trang An by sampan boat, and hike to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for panoramic views of Ninh Binh’s spectacular limestone karst landscape.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour to Ninh Binh.
If you stay outside Old Quarter Hanoi, you can come to our meeting point: Hanoi Opera House. We will pick you up from here.
Itinerary
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1Old Quarter
07:15–07:30 AM: Pick up guests from hotels or accommodations in Hanoi Old Quarter. Please wait in the lobby; your guide will call your name upon arrival. Depart for Ninh Binh, with a short break along the way. The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Mua Caves
10:15 AM: Arrive at Mua Cave and hike to the mountain summit for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Then, enjoy a scenic cycling ride through the rural area, passing lush landscapes and the distinctive limestone karst formations of Ninh Binh.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Ninh Hai
11:30 AM: Visit a local farmer’s home and enjoy traditional tea and candies as a warm welcome. Learn about the local VAC (garden–pond–livestock) farming model, daily life in rural Vietnam, and traditional Vietnamese family worship customs. 12:00 PM: Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Trang An Grottoes
01:30 PM: Explore Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by traditional sampan boat. Cruise along the river surrounded by limestone karst mountains and pass through spectacular caves, discovering the scenic beauty known as “Ha Long Bay on land.”
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
03:30 PM: Visit Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, and explore the historic shrine dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang, Vietnam’s first emperor.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Hanoi
06:00–06:30 PM: Say goodbye to Ninh Binh and board the limousine for the return journey to Hanoi. 06:00–06:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi and drop off at your hotel or accommodation in the Old Quarter. End of the tour.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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