Ninh Binh Full Day Tour with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave
Description
Full-Day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi · See history and nature site · Boat and bike · Authentic Set menu lunch. Experience a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi city as you immerse yourself in the tranquil natural surroundings on this full-day rural Vietnam excursion. Savor a delightful local lunch featuring goat meat and fried rice, rejuvenating your spirits for an afternoon of exploration amidst the peaceful scenery. Glide along the water in a bamboo boat and pedal through the picturesque landscapes on a mountain bike. Witness the serene daily routines of local villagers and gain a deeper understanding of the serene and harmonious aspects of Vietnamese culture. Our tour offers customizable options to fit your preferences and needs. Simply choose from various options in the next step to tailor your experience to your schedule, budget, and interests.
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Itinerary
Around 8.00, our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus - journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route. We will arrive Ninh Binh after around 2 hours transfer.
Visit Hoa Lu by bycyle, which was the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant, surounding by nature.
Boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves” (1.5 hour boat trip). With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.
Challenge yourself with 500 steps to Mua Cave, where you can have an amazing panoramic view of Ninh Binh into your eyes.
Return to the bus to get back to Hanoi. Same as the morning, returning trip take around 2 hours. We will finish in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(72)
A long day but well worth it. Lots of fun. The rowers stop to sell you embroidered pictures, there are also people taking photos of you on the trip. The rowers even though you have bought a picture ask for tips. The photographer track you down, not to sell you one photo but seven. Our tour guide Lin was absolutely fantastic, her sense of humour and her spoken English was fantastic. She really made the trip, absolutely lovely lady.
Booked Ninh Binh day tour for 6 people (2 adults, 2 teens, and 2 elderly parents) through Halong Dolphin Travel. The company is very detailed. Making sure we’re kept upto date on pick up time and location via WhatsApp. Hank (tour guy) and Chung (driver) were so nice. Our hotel is located close to Old Quarter. Not a pick up point but they brought their shuttle bus to the front of our hotel to pick up my elderly parents (and the rest of us). Hank and Chung took care of my family especially my parents who have mobility issues. Hank was so funny and took care of locals who tried to sell souvenirs to us. Explained the history and backgrounds of each place. The buffet was great inside an air conditioned private room). Lots of food to choose from. The shuttle bus is very clean and modern. Great service. 5 stars
Unfortunately we were forced by some trip members several times to wait for them the tour guide could not build up pressure to get the participants to be more fair.The last Waiting time was over 30 minutes so we were forced to change the course of the pre-planned evening.Frecheit !!!
Simply incredible and poetic. We stayed in an unforgettable postcard. All activities were fantastic.
It was worth every dollar. Our guide NAM was a book of knowledge, spoke english well and had a great sence of humor. We were told in afvance what the next attraction will be and how long it will take. Lunch was very tasty and so much to choose from the buffet. We dis artive back later than planned but that was only because of weekend traffic.
Beautiful tour only the boat trip takes very long, 1.5 hours, and very uncomfortable sitting. Rest of the tour was worth it
This is a great trip to a beautiful part of the world. There's interesting history at the site of the old capital, a scenic boat trip with splendid views, a lovely leisurely cycle past rice paddies, and finally the scramble up to Mua Cave and magnificent views. Just be prepared for sausage factory type tourism... you will be among many!
I enjoyed my time. However, it was not much of a tour. Most of the time was spent in silence on a tour bus traveling between destinations. I was hoping for more engagement as we traveled. Even when we reached each site, the guide was more of a coordinator helping us get into locations versus giving us the history and context for each site. I would not recommend this if you’re seeking to learn about Vietnam, but they took us to some lovely sites.
we were not satisfied with the tour. Our pickup was repeatedly delayed by "five minutes" until, eventually, we were picked up an hour (!) after the initially scheduled time, leaving us waiting outside in the cold and rain. Even after we arrived at the group's meeting point, we waited outside in the cold for 20 minutes while the guide told us "five minutes" every few minutes. When we called, he avoided us, claiming he was "working on the bus and couldn't talk right now" and refused to send us a GPS location, insisting his battery was low. There wasn't enough time at any location, and the tour felt rushed. The guide was rude, impatient, didn't answer questions, and was exceedingly discourteous. Lunch was simply embarrassing, and there wasn't enough time to eat at all for those who wanted to ride bicycles. We didn't get to finish our food or even use the restroom. The entire day was disappointing—a waste of our precious limited time in Vietnam and a waste of money. Even during the brief time we had to ride bicycles, the guide rode closely behind us and kept repeating over and over that we were to meet back at the restaurant at 13:25, which really detracted from the experience. It's incredibly frustrating when a much-anticipated experience falls so short of expectations, especially when traveling with limited time.
It is a nice tour with a nice guide. The experience of the trip and pick is good. Only thing is that while returning our bus has been changed from limosine bus to big bus which felt bit inconvenience. Returning tile also delayed about one hour. Other then this the trip was nicely organised.
