Nature and culture enthusiasts will enjoy this short day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Spend a whole day visiting the canals, karst rock formations and grottoes, and temples in the Ninh Binh region after leaving the city. Ride a boat down the Ngo Dong River, cycle between villages and through farmland, and learn about the ancient dynasties that once ruled here.
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.
We offer hotel pickup for all guests staying in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:15 AM and 7:45 AM. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Our driver will greet you and confirm your name before departing for Ninh Binh. The transfer takes approximately 2 hours, including a short break along the way.
Arrive at Tam Coc Village and visit a local farmer’s house where you will be warmly welcomed with traditional tea and peanut candy. Learn about the typical Vietnamese farmer’s lifestyle and the VAC farming system (Garden-Pond-Cage). Discover the cultural significance of family worship practices. Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, explore the stunning Tam Coc area on a Sampan boat, cruising along the Ngo Dong River surrounded by limestone mountains and caves, often called “Halong Bay on land.”
Join a bike ride through the scenic countryside and unique Karst landscape featuring limestone mountains. Cycle to Hang Mua and climb to the summit for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Tam Coc area.
At 3:00 PM, visit Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, and explore the temple dedicated to Vietnam’s first emperor. Gain deeper insight into Vietnamese history during the 10th and 11th centuries while discovering this important cultural site.
At 4:00 PM, say goodbye to Ninh Binh and board the transfer back to Hanoi. Guests will be dropped off at their hotels in the Hanoi Old Quarter around 6:00 PM. Tour ends.
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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.
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