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Ninh Binh Highlights: Full-Day Tour from Hanoi with Majestic Caves and Ancient Pagoda Visit
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Experience the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Explore ancient pagodas, climb Lying Dragon mountain, and cruise through majestic caves. Small group tour with professional guide.
Experience the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Explore ancient pagodas, climb Lying Dragon mountain, and cruise through majestic caves. Small group tour with professional guide.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hoa Lu District - Explore Vietnam’s first ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries. Enjoy a 50-minute walk to visit the King temples.
- Bich Dong Pagoda - Discover an ancient pagoda built in 1428 in the village. Climb 200 steps to explore the three sections: the lower pagoda at the mountain’s base, the middle pagoda halfway up, and the…
- Hoa Lu District - Explore Vietnam’s first ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries. Enjoy a 50-minute walk to visit the King temples.
- Bich Dong Pagoda - Discover an ancient pagoda built in 1428 in the village. Climb 200 steps to explore the three sections: the lower pagoda at the mountain’s base, the middle pagoda halfway up, and the top pagoda at the summit.
- Tam Coc - Experience a sampan boat journey on the Ngo Dong River, navigating through three water caves amidst limestone mountains, guided by local rowers.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 7:00 – 7:20 AM: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter. 9:20 AM: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital, visit Dinh King temple. 10:45 AM: Explore Mua Cave and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the river and mountains by climbing 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain. 12:00 PM: Savor a traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local bungalow. 1:20 PM: Enjoy a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca (First Cave), Hang Hai (Second Cave), and Hang Ba (Third Cave). 3:00 PM: Cycle through rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda. 3:30 PM: Visit the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda, built in 1428, then cycle back through villages to the parking area. 4:20 PM: Depart Tam Coc for Hanoi after a farewell drink. 6:30 PM: Tour concludes in Hanoi.
- Mua Caves - Hike 500 steps to the mountain’s peak to enjoy breathtaking views of the river, mountains, and Ninh Binh City. Visit the dry cave and explore the lotus farm, capturing stunning photos of colorful flowers during the lotus season in summer.
What's Included
- Conical hat, cold water bottles, and wet towel for hot weather
- All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
- Free raincoat if it rains
- Knowledgeable and professional English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned limousine van, pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Bike use, with options for van or motorbike and driver for extra fee
- Authentic set menu lunch at the homestay by the river
- Conical hat, cold water bottles, and wet towel for hot weather
- All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
- Free raincoat if it rains
- Knowledgeable and professional English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned limousine van, pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Bike use, with options for van or motorbike and driver for extra fee
- Authentic set menu lunch at the homestay by the river
What's Not Included
- Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Travel insurrance
- Tip to the boat rower
- Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Travel insurrance
- Tip to the boat rower
Additional Information
Embark on a full-day tour from Hanoi to explore the captivating destinations of Ninh Binh. Discover Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries and ascend 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for a stunning view of the mountains. Delight in a boat journey along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, navigating through impressive caves. Afterwards,…
Embark on a full-day tour from Hanoi to explore the captivating destinations of Ninh Binh. Discover Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries and ascend 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for a stunning view of the mountains. Delight in a boat journey along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, navigating through impressive caves. Afterwards, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda and spend 20 minutes exploring this historic site, established in 1428. Enjoy the expertise of our professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip. Relish a delicious lunch and travel in a small group of up to 9 people in a limousine car. Conclude the journey with a farewell drink before returning to Tam Coc or Hanoi.
Location
94 P. Lý Thường Kiệt
Phố Lý Thường Kiệt
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6043 Ratings)
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Cassandrap812
Mar 26, 2025
Beautiful fun filled day! - We loved everything about this tour! Flora our tour guide was amazing. She was really Informative and engaging and had such a great energy! It was a fun packed day and even our 13 and 15 year old talked about the ride home. We highly recommend this tour!
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Greg
Mar 26, 2025
Great way to get out of the city - We had a wonderful day touring Ninh Binh. The tour was a great combination of activity & leisure. There were plenty of stops, restrooms & food! Everything was on schedule & our tour guide (Happy) was fantastic at keeping things interesting, fun & safe. Our driver (Lucky) did a great job navigating all the stops and the van was very comfortable!
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Getthedickos
Mar 26, 2025
Fun trip to Nimh Binh - Great trip with Augustine 👍 Pagodas, river caves, boats & paddy fields. Great lunch 😁 & pretty bike ride. Very enjoyable.
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664phillipr
Mar 26, 2025
Great way to spend the day - Great trip, lots of activities, the boat trip, the climb up the mountain and bike ride was the highlights. The food was amazing too as was our tour Augustine.
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Melissa
Mar 26, 2025
Augustine was great!! Highly recommend - Augustine was amazing!! A great day out exploring the area with plenty of things to do.
Augustine had amazing knowledge of the area and culture !!
Would definitely recommend to everyone !!
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Amitst2650ga
Mar 25, 2025
Outstanding trip with Dung/Aloha Travels to Ninh Binh - We had an outstanding tour of the Ninh Binh area with Dung from Aloha Travels. She is such a sweet person - she ensured our family especially children were well taken care of. We did activities ranging from hiking to boating to cycling. At all times, Dung ensured we were having a great time. Highly recommend and will definitely return.
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Farshid
Mar 25, 2025
Fabulous day; - Super day out from beginning to end. Very comfortable journey I had a nice sleep both ways! Loved the massage seat.
Happy very warm and enthusiastic and our group chatted easily. Beautiful surroundings, we walked around the caves and the water below the steps which led up to the mountain.
Boat trip very relaxing helped by perfect weather. Fascinating watching the boat people row with their feet, many different styles. Lunch venue very pretty and food tasty.
Bike ride fun and easy, haven't cycled in 30 years or more! Hats provided by Happy useful and great for photos 😀
Happy told us a lot about the monks and nuns and encouraged questions on everything. A mine of information.
Cycle back through fields lovely and Happy took videos of us all cycling which will be great to look back on
A memorable last day for us.
The trip exceeded our expectations thank you!
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Onair65378225771
Mar 25, 2025
Great guide - Excellent guide, excellent program, we enjoyed it very much
Good and iteresting itinerary.
Loved every moment
Tank you
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Rogelio
Mar 25, 2025
Magical experience in traditional Vietnam - It was a magical experience in one of the most beautiful places I visited in Vietnam. Great job to Augustine our guide. We loved the river boat ride, the bicycle ride to the ancient Pagoda and the charm of the town Tam Coc.
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To123er
Mar 25, 2025
A great day tour to Ninh Binh area - This was a wonderful day out in the Ni h Binh area, and Agustine, our guide, was very nice and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed this tour.
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