Hanoi: Luxury Small Group to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave
Description
Embark on a small-group adventure from Hanoi and experience the best of Ninh Binh’s culture, history, and landscapes. Travel in comfort with premium transfer service and enjoy a personalized, high-quality experience throughout the day. Visit a local family home to gain authentic insights into Vietnamese rural life and participate in traditional daily activities. Then, set off on a memorable cycling journey through peaceful villages, emerald rice fields, and towering karst mountains—riding a high-quality sports bike for a smooth and scenic experience. Continue to Mua Cave, where a short climb rewards you with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the Tam Coc region. Relish a delicious Vietnamese lunch showcasing local flavors and the yin-yang harmony of Asian cuisine. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, once home to Vietnam’s early dynasties, before ending your day with a tranquil boat trip through Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land.”
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Itinerary
07:00 – 07:25 Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ninh Binh.
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.
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. Enjoy a special lunch prepared with the traditional cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture. 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.
Arrive in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of your local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.
Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. 18:00 – 18:30 Arrive in Hanoi, and we will drop you off at your hotel or private address in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.
Important Information
- 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.
