A FULL – DAY TO EXPLORE VIETNAMESE CULTURE IN NINH BINH

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A FULL – DAY TO EXPLORE VIETNAMESE CULTURE IN NINH BINH

Duration : 1 Day
Price From : $ 40
Max People :   35
Start Location :  Hà Nội
Total Seats : 750/750
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This Ninh Binh full day tour takes you about 120 km from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with four routes to choose from.

Ninh Binh full day tour options

  • Option 1: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave and cycling.
  • Option 2: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave.
  • Option 3: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and cycling.
  • Option 4: Hoa Lu, Trang An and cycling.
  • Every option: starts with a visit to the Hoa Lu ancient capital.

This Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi is a one day Ninh Binh tour with a choice of routes: Hoa Lu ancient capital, a Trang An boat tour or Tam Coc, Mua Cave, Bai Dinh Pagoda and cycling in the countryside.

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Welcome To Ninh Binh!

When you think of breathtaking natural beauty and cultural treasures, Ninh Binh, Vietnam, is sure to come to mind. With breathtaking landscapes, unique experiences and seamless travel options, Ninh Binh has something for every traveler. This article will guide you through some of the must-visit places and experiences in Ninh Binh.

Hoa Lư: Cố Đô

Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. Located in Truong Yen Thuong village, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Hoa Lu is one of the rice fields divided by limestone mountains, about 90 km south of Hanoi.

The ancient capital of Hoa Lu lies in a flat valley between small but steep limestone mountains that form almost impenetrable barriers to human traffic. Even today, many of the mountains are only accessible to the mountain goats that roam the area.

Schedule Details

OPTION 1: HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE - CYCLING
7h15-8h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km far from Hanoi Old Quarter
9h00-9h15 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax.
10h15-10h30: Arrive to the restaurant and start cycling 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century.
( If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to the Restaurant. )
11h30 : Continue cycling tour 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to the Restaurant.
12h00 : Lunch in 5-star style. You can enjoy panoramic views of the poetic mountains and rivers of Ninh Binh while enjoying delicious dishes.
13h00 - 13h30 : Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 - 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
16h00-16h30 : Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave ( Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
17h00 - 17h30 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi.
19h00 - 19h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip ends!
OPTION 2: HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit Hoa Lu 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

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people 

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat.  You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time

17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

 

19h00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.

Tour ends

OPTION 3: HOA LU - TAM COC - CYCLING

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit Hoa Lu 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

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people 

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat.  You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

15h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

17h30 – 18h00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.

Tour end.

OPTION 4: HOA LU - TRANG AN - CYCLING

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h15: Visit HoaLư 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

Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people 

12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. TrangAn has a wonderful tunnel cave system that no place like it. With 2 hours-boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here 

16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

 

18h30: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.

Tour ends.

OPTION 5: BAI DINH - TRANG AN

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Buddha Statue…

12h30: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, designed in 5-star style with many local food options such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad…. Vegetarian dishes are always available in the buffet lunch.

13h30: Visit Trang An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site in 2014. Trang An has a system of beautiful caves found nowhere else. On the 2-hour boat trip, you will be won over by the beauty of this place.

16h00: Board the bus back to Hanoi.

18h30: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.

The tour ends.

OPTION 6: BAI DINH - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE

07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province.

Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.

10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous and biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set, such as 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-ton bronze bell and a 100-ton Shakyamuni Buddha statue…

12h30: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, designed in 5-star style with many local food options such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad…. Vegetarian dishes are always available in the buffet lunch.

13h30: Visit Trang An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site in 2014. Trang An has a system of beautiful caves found nowhere else. On the 2-hour boat trip, you will be won over by the beauty of this place.

16h00: Return to the Limousine bus then depart for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Dragon Mountain and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. You can also breathe the fresh air at the very beautiful lotus field nearby, especially in summer.

17h30: Board the bus back to Hanoi.

19h30: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi.

The tour ends.

F.A.Q

How is the child pricing policy structured?

For children under 5 years old, they will be free of charge for the entire trip, sharing a room with adults. And every two adults are allowed to bring one child, from the second child is charged 85%.

From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents (Surcharged 15 usd/seat if request a private seat for child from 1-4 years old)

From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)

From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Outing Ticket
  • Transport
  • Welcome Drinks

What's Excluded

  • Accommodation
  • Airport Transfer
  • Breakfast

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