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Don't miss out on the best of Ninh Binh! Say goodbye to the stress of arranging boat and bike rentals and join our guided tour. Experience the grandeur of Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, and explore the mystical Mua Cave with its breathtaking views from the mountaintop. Glide through the Tam Coc caves on a boat ride and cycle through the fields to see the awe-inspiring Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples. Enjoy Ninh Binh specialties in the private area of our Trang An Heritage Garden. The vegetarian option is available. Discover the most features of this area with more than a thousand birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day at Thung Nham. Tickle your taste buds with a scrumptious restaurant lunch and travel in style and comfort with our small-group transfers by limousine minivan. Join us now to create unforgettable memories of your Ninh Binh adventure!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsaap/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!
*Option 1: If you're in Hanoi, please inform your hotel address. Our drivers will pick you up at 8:00 - 8:30 AM on the arrival day. *Option 2: If you're already in Halong, please be ready at our office - No. 12 Tuan Chau Harbor at 11:30 AM Office: No. 12 Tuan Chau Harbor - Halong City
Itinerary
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1Old Quarter
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the transfer to Ninh Binh.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Ninh Binh
There are 7 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An, Thung Nham. Depending to the tour grade you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions with the following itineraries: 1- ITINERARY 1 - TOUR: HOA LU - TAM COC/ TRANG AN - MUA CAVE. FULL DAY TOUR 2- ITINERARY 2: TOUR: HOA LU - TAM COC/ TRANG AN. FULL DAY TOUR. 3- ITINERARY 3: TOUR: BAI DINH - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE. FULL DAY TOUR 4 – ITNERARY 4: TOUR: BAI DINH - TRANG AN. FULL DAY TOUR. 5 - ITNERARY 5: FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR : TAM COC – BICH DONG – THUNG NHAM. - Customize Tour Note: After pick up in Old Quarter area (or the meeting point), the Bus will head to south of Hanoi (short break in middle way for 15 minutes)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Hoa Lu Temple
10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. 11h15 - 11h45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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13h15 - 13h30: Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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You continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Bai Dinh Pagoda
The first destination to explore in Ninh Binh today is Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most famous pagodas in Vietnam and well-known for many Asian and Vietnamese records. In the pagoda, you can see 500-stone statues of Arhats, a Belltower with 27 tons and 36 tons of bronze bell, and a Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Mua Caves
Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8Thung Nham Bird Park
Continue to Thung Nham Bird 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 thousand 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
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- 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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