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Full Day Ninh Binh Experience

  • Private Tours Only
  • Off-the-beaten-track
  • History and Heritage
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Mix it up on this Ninh Binh tour that includes a 12 km cycle session and a sneaky row boat ride through caves, and past rice paddies, villages, and limestone karsts.

Tour Highlights

  • Step back in time at the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital
  • Cycle around peaceful village with picturesque surroundings
  • Take a boat trip through Tam Coc to explore magnificent caves and get up close to the region’s spectacular karst country

Tour Details

  • Price: From $70 per person.

    1 person $180
    2 people $130 per person
    3 people $120 per person
    4 people $110 per person
    5 -8 people $90 per person
    9+ people $70 per person

    Please note – Children up to 3 years old are free of charge, while children 3-11 years old will be required to pay 75% of the adult rate. Please see our FAQs page for further pricing details.
  • Season: We operate all year round. Except Vietnamese New Year which runs from February 11th-14th, 2021.
  • Trip Specifications: Tour is recommended to start at 8:00 am. Finish around 5:00 pm.
  • Pick-up and Drop-off We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Hanoi City Center. If you are staying out of the city we can collect you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.
  • Included: All Entrance Fees • All Taxes • Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle • Bicycle • Two Bottles of Water • English Speaking Guide • Lunch - please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.
  • Not Included: Gratuities • Booking Fees
  • What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket
  • What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.

TOUR ITINERARY

Escape to the tranquility of rural life

We start our wonderful day trip with a two-hour drive from the hustle and bustle capital of Hanoi to the quiet and beautiful Ninh Binh countryside with amazing limestone karsts around, approximately 100 kilometres away. Our first stop is Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam during the Dinh Dynasty (968-980) and early Le Dynasty (980-1009).

Visit Hoa Lu citadel - ancient capital

On arrival, we will visit the Dinh & Le Temples and dive into Vietnam feudalism history. Your knowledgeable guide will take you back to the 10th century with the exciting stories about the Kings will make your day.

Bike ride through Unesco heritage site

Next, it is time for a wonderful guided bike ride through the area to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery as you ride along the back roads with lime karts towering above, rice paddies and local family homes around. You also can experience nature, whilst riding around, which you see the birds, storks, cows, buffaloes, especially goats climbing on the karts looks really picturesquely.
Following our bike ride, we’ll stop at a local family home for a traditional lunch to treat yourself to a cold beer that comes with local delicacies before visiting the must-see Tam Coc.

Rowing-boat ride with river soundtrack


Tam Coc is often referred to as the Halong Bay of the land thanks to its spectacular scenery. Here, we’ll do a rowing-boat ride passing the serene rice paddies, caves and the surrounding limestone karsts along winding Ngo Dong river. This part is ideally for those who are keen on taking photographs, please make sure your cameras have lots of free space and battery.

After the boat trip, we will return to Hanoi. However, if you are still energetic and keen on exploring more, feel free to talk to our guide to cater more for you!

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  • scottmG1882EQ
    110% recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the history and wants to learn more
  • Lajwant S
    Its like he did magic and showed us 3 days worth of tour in just 10 hours and got us back to our ship in time. Thank you from our hearts.
  • savannahcook77
    So good, informational, lovely tour guide good value for money. Explained in detail and allowed questions and allowed interaction