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Ninh Binh provides a tranquil escape from the busy streets of Hanoi, offering a perfect blend of relaxation, natural beauty, and cultural exploration. Enjoy the slower pace of life and breathe in the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam adventure. Delight in a flavorful local lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine before an afternoon of discovery. Explore the picturesque landscape by bamboo boat and bike, where you’ll encounter villagers going about their daily routines. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties, and take a boat trip through Tam Coc, often called the "Halong Bay on Land." Conclude your journey with a hike to Mua Cave for breathtaking mountaintop views over Tam Coc Village.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi 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
07.10 – 07.45 Pick up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ninh Binh. It takes about 2 hours
2 hours • 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 free -
3Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Ninh Binh
Enjoy a special lunch prepared with the traditional cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
After lunch break, continue your trip with a sampan rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours to explore Tam Coc "Halong Bay on the land". The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains and caves stretching along Ngo Dong River rice paddy if travelling during harvest season.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Arrive in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7Old Quarter
Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. 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 restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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