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Immerse yourself in Vietnam’s cultural and natural wonders on this small-group day tour from Hanoi. Begin your journey at Bich Dong Pagoda, a tranquil spiritual site nestled into a limestone mountain, where you’ll uncover the origins of Buddhism in Vietnam. Continue to Trang An, a UNESCO-listed landscape, and glide along peaceful waterways on a traditional sampan boat rowed by local residents. Marvel at dramatic limestone peaks, lush rice paddies, and hidden caves along the route. Enjoy a scenic bike ride through picturesque villages and vibrant countryside before visiting a local family home to experience authentic Vietnamese daily life. Conclude your adventure with a hike up Lying Dragon Mountain (Mua Cave) for panoramic views of Ninh Binh’s breathtaking landscape — one of the most iconic vistas in Northern Vietnam.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. 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 & 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 -
3Ninh Hai
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Bich Dong Pagoda
On the way back, visit Bich Dong Pagoda under the introduction of our local guide. You will get to know more about Vietnam's history and understand the origin of Buddhism.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Trang An Grottoes
Come to restaurant, refresh and enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture. 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.
3 hours • 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 • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
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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.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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