• Old Quarter - Between 7:20 and 7:45 AM, guests will be picked up from their hotel in Hanoi to begin the journey to Ninh Binh. After a 20-minute drive out of the city, the trip continues on the highway towards Ninh Binh. Midway, there will be a short 15 to 20-minute break for restroom use or a coffee before arriving in Ninh Binh to start the visit.
• Mua Caves - After a 2-hour drive, guests will reach Ninh Binh. As they approach, they will witness the breathtaking views of the landscape, limestone mountains, and expansive rice paddies. The private car will drive through the Hoa Lu and Trang An complex, showcasing the stunning scenery with thousands of limestone mountains resembling a citadel. The journey continues through villages to reach Mua Cave, where visitors can capture beautiful photos. A hike of 500 steps leads to Ngoa Long Peak, known as the dragon tail peak, offering an incredible view of the landscape, rural villages, rice paddies, and limestone mountains. After exploring Mua Cave, the tour proceeds to the next destination.
• Bich Dong Pagoda - Following the visit to Mua Cave, the car will take guests to Bich Dong Pagoda. There is flexibility to visit Bich Dong by car or bicycle, with bicycles available for those who wish to cycle from the nearby Tam Coc area. Upon arrival, a guide will share the history and stories of Bich Dong, and guests can hike up to The Thuong Pagoda. After visiting the pagoda, lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
• Tam Coc - After exploring the beautiful sites in the morning, guests will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savoring authentic local cuisine.
• Trang An Grottoes - Post-lunch, guests will board a private car to Trang An for a boat trip. At Trang An harbor, they will embark on a bamboo boat journey to admire the spectacular landscape. The boat will navigate through tunnels, revealing stunning views reminiscent of Halong Bay, but with limestone mountains on land, earning it the nickname “Halong on land.” Guests will board traditional sampan boats (2 to 4 people per boat) and gently row down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Hang Toi (Dark) cave, 320 meters long, Sang (Light) cave, 90 meters long, and Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking Wine) cave, 250 meters long. Each passage unveils new surprises and mysteries hidden within isolated valleys of tranquility, seemingly transporting visitors to another world and time. The rich fauna and flora, including goats leaping from cliff to cliff, are common sights.
• Hanoi - After the Trang An boat ride, guests will return to the car and head back to Hanoi, concluding the tour.

• Lunch by set menu with authentic local food at a luxury local restaurant
• Two bottles of mineral water
• All entrance and sightseeing fees and tickets included
• Use of a conical hat, cold water bottles, and cold wet towel in hot weather
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• Travel by car during visits to rural villages (no cycling)
• Good air-conditioned limousine New Model Van, pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi

• Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
• Can’t bike, you can pay extra usd 9 to use a motorbike and driver to join the group

Private tours are adaptable and customizable. This journey will take participants to explore more of the rural areas and witness the most stunning landscapes.

Avoid the inconvenience of arranging boats and bike rentals by enjoying Ninh Binh’s highlights on this guided, door-to-door tour. Participants will visit Bich Dong, one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam, explore Mua Cave and enjoy the views from the mountain above, take a boat ride through Trang An, a world heritage site, and cycle through the fields to the Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples. Transfers are available by private car or luxury limousine van.

Savor a high-quality set menu lunch featuring authentic local cuisine at a local restaurant.

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