From Hanoi: Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Escape the bustling streets of Hanoi and immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of Ninh Binh on our day tour, featuring Tam Coc and Mua Cave. Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries and climb up 500 steps to Lying Dragon mountain to enjoy the breathtaking mountainous view. Enjoy a boat trip on the Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc, through majestic caves. After that, cycle to Bich dong pagoda, spend your time to discover the ancient Pagoda which was built in 1428.

What's Included

Pick-up & drop off at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Sightseeing ticket and entrance fees
Set menu lunch with Vietnamese dishes
Experienced English-speaking tour guide
Good Air-conditioned limousine bus roundtrip
Bike ride, boat trip and mountain trek
Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up all the guests at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please be ready at your hotel lobby and our guide will come and call your name for the tour to Ninh Binh.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    Between 07h15 AM to 7h45 AM : Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province where about 100km away Hanoi Old Quarter. It takes about 2 hours drive includes breal time on the way.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hoa Lu Temple

    First stop at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital which is located in Ninh Binh provice, the land has both marvelous mountains and seas with the development of many attractive tourist areas. The ancient citadel, perhaps, makes the province more attractive because it creates the cultural identity of the area and help people understand more about the cultural, architectural and sculptural values associated with the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet ( an old name of Viet Nam country).

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mua Caves

    Next stop to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic river and mountains view by climb 500 steps up tp Lying Dragon Mountain. Mua Cave is located at the foot of Mua Mountain. According to folk legend, upon coming back to the area for his military campaign, King Tran Thai Tong (1st King of the Tran Dynasty in Vietnam) usually came to this cave to enjoy all the songs and dances performed by his odalisques. That’s why people call it Mua Cave - which means the cave of dances or the dancing cave. People now use the name Mua Cave to refer to the whole tourist area around it.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    Enjoy set-menu lunch with traditional Vietnamese dishes. After lunch, guests enjoy a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- Frist cave, Hang Hai the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave. Then keep cycling through the rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Bich Dong Pagoda

    Last stop at Bich Dong Pagoda which was built in 1428. It is famous for not only its beautiful and charming scenery, but also being a place historical relics of Ninh Binh province. At the end of the day, guests will say goodbye Ninh Binh and get on our tourist bus to return Ha Noi between 19h00 PM to 19h15 PM and drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Tour finish!

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
Supplied by Authentic Travel Ho Chi Minh

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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