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Unlike rushed day trips, this overnight experience allows you to truly slow down and connect with the natural and cultural beauty of Ninh Binh. You won’t just visit Tam Coc — you’ll stay overnight in the heart of it, surrounded by limestone mountains, rice fields, and peaceful village life.
This tour combines Vietnam’s ancient history at Hoa Lu, a gentle cycling journey through local villages, and a serene bamboo boat ride through caves and waterways often called “Ha Long Bay on land.” The highlight comes at Hang Mua, where a short climb rewards you with one of the most iconic panoramic views in Northern Vietnam.
What truly sets this tour apart is the balance: well-paced sightseeing, authentic local experiences, and enough free time to relax, swim, and enjoy a quiet evening in Tam Coc — something most one-day tours simply can’t offer.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will hold the welcome sign.
Itinerary
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1Hanoi
07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ninh Binh
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax 10h15: Visit HoaLư 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 Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local peop 12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ninh Binh
13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land” 15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time 17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax (can use swimming pool in summer time) 19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk Sleep at hotel
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Bich Dong Pagoda
Have breakfast at Hotel/ Bungalow then be ready for the trip 9h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then cycle to visit the Thai Vi temple and Bich Dong pagoda (the second most beautiful cave in Viet Nam)
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Thung Nham Bird Park
11h30: Check out and have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, spring roll, fried rice… Vegetarian foods are always available at the lunch 14h00:Continue to ThungNhamBird Valley. Get on a small sampan to discover Hang But (Buddhist Cave), about 500m in length, a magical view of the stalactites and stalagmites, and see a big Buddha-shaped stalactite sitting beside an underground river, as well as visit an orchard of tropical fruits in this area. The best time for the bird park in the afternoon, sit quietly on a boat and slowly paddle through Thung Chim (Thung Nham), discover the most features of this area with more than 4,000 birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos and immerse yourself in the wild and nature.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Hanoi
16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi 18h30: Get dropped off at hotel in Hanoi
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave (L/D)
Bich Dong pagoda, Thai Vi temple – ThungNham Bird Valley (B/L)
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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