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Ninh Binh Exploration: Hoa Lu, Am Tien Cave, Tam Coc, Biking and Bich Dong Pagoda
4.9
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Embark on an exciting exploration of Ninh Binh, Vietnam, with visits to ancient temples, panoramic lake views, cave discoveries, boat trips, biking through rice fields, and a visit to the historic Bich Dong Pagoda.
Embark on an exciting exploration of Ninh Binh, Vietnam, with visits to ancient temples, panoramic lake views, cave discoveries, boat trips, biking through rice fields, and a visit to the historic Bich Dong Pagoda.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hoa Lu District - 7:30 – 8:00 AM: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
10:10 AM: Arrive at the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
10:20 AM: Visit the King Dinh Temple.
11:00 AM: Explore Am Tien Cave and admire the breathtaking lake at Tuyet Tinh Coc.
12:00 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
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Hoa Lu District - 7:30 – 8:00 AM: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
10:10 AM: Arrive at the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
10:20 AM: Visit the King Dinh Temple.
11:00 AM: Explore Am Tien Cave and admire the breathtaking lake at Tuyet Tinh Coc.
12:00 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
1:15 PM: Experience a Sampan boat trip through three emerald water caves on the picturesque river, taking in the countryside scenery.
3:00 PM: Cycle along tranquil country roads to Bich Dong Pagoda, spending 40 minutes exploring the historic pagoda.
4:30 PM: Depart from Tam Coc for Hanoi.
6:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, concluding an unforgettable full-day tour! - Hoa Lu District - Explore Vietnam’s first ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries. Visit two temples dedicated to kings, constructed in the 17th century. Gain insights into Vietnamese praying culture, religion, and history.
- Tuyet Tinh Coc - Take a leisurely walk around the magnificent lake or climb 200 steps to the ancient pagoda. This area is truly serene and peaceful.
- Tam Coc - Delight in a Sampan boat trip on the Ngo Dong River. Relax as a local rows the boat, allowing you to enjoy the stunning Tam Coc landscape. The boat glides among limestone mountains and rice fields.
- Bich Dong Pagoda - This ancient pagoda in the village is a must-see. Built in 1428, it requires climbing 200 steps to reach all parts of the pagoda on the mountain.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Authentic Set-menu lunch in riverside
- Two cold water bottles, wet towel and conical hat in hot weather
- Free upgrade from Am Tien Cave to Lying Dragon mountain
- Bike
- Professional English speaking guide
- All entrance sightseeing tickets
- Good air-conditioned limousine bus round trip transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter
- Hotel pick up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Authentic Set-menu lunch in riverside
- Two cold water bottles, wet towel and conical hat in hot weather
- Free upgrade from Am Tien Cave to Lying Dragon mountain
- Bike
- Professional English speaking guide
- All entrance sightseeing tickets
- Good air-conditioned limousine bus round trip transfers from Hanoi Old Quarter
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Others are not mentioned above
- Tip and personal expences
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Others are not mentioned above
- Tip and personal expences
Additional Information
Showcase of the Tour:
• Explore the historic Dinh King temple at the Hoa Lu Capital
• Revel in the serene view of the panoramic blue lake and explore the Am Tien Cave in Tuyet Tinh Coc
• Savor a Vietnamese buffet lunch at a native restaurant
• Experience a sampan boat ride on the Ngo Dong River
• Cycle through the paddy fields and quaint villages…
Showcase of the Tour:
• Explore the historic Dinh King temple at the Hoa Lu Capital
• Revel in the serene view of the panoramic blue lake and explore the Am Tien Cave in Tuyet Tinh Coc
• Savor a Vietnamese buffet lunch at a native restaurant
• Experience a sampan boat ride on the Ngo Dong River
• Cycle through the paddy fields and quaint villages
• Discover the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
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
4.9
(95 Ratings)
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Basti
Feb 24, 2024
What a great experience! - We were picked up from the hotel on time and then we set off on a 10-hour, entertaining trip to Ninh Binh. Throughout the day, Mr. Manh drove us safely to various hotspots in a minivan. Our friendly tour guide Linh entertained us and informed us in perfect English from a historical perspective. She looked after us in a touching way. She also actively asked if we had any further questions.
We had lunch in a restaurant and our vegetarian wish was adequately fulfilled.
A really lovely day and I can honestly give our tour guide, our driver and the organizer 5 stars with a clear conscience.
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Scott
Feb 2, 2024
Well worth making the effort and excellent professional tour guide operation. - What an amazing day, so many things to see, and it wasn’t rushed. Maya our tour guide and Coungh our driver did an excellent job. Maya was so informative and answered all my silly questions and Coungh safely drove us around all day without any incidents.
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Haroldr_12
Jan 15, 2024
Perfect daytrip, with nice people and perfect guides. - Today we were picked up from our hotel by our guide Maya and driver Curong at the agreed time and they gave us a day we will never forget. We specifically chose this tour operator because it is small-scale, maximum 8 people, and we took a seat in a luxury bus, which took us to the beautiful locations of Hoa Lu, Dinh Kingh temple, Muah caves, Dragon mountaun, Tom Coc by sampan boat and a bike ride to Bich Dong. It was an intensive but beautiful day, everything was perfectly taken care of, from the well-guided trips to the sights to lunch.
I would like to thank Cuong for the nice and relaxing transportation and Maya for the calm and good explanation about the trip and the locations. We also had a very nice group of fellow travelers, which is certainly important.
Greetings from the Rabelingjes
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Rohit_h
Dec 29, 2023
Non Binh with Nien - Very good guide in Nien and very good food. The entire experience was amazing.
Nien smartly took us to places at times before the rush starts
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528atoniae
Oct 26, 2023
Ninh Binh with Bob - Fantastic trip with Bob. Lots of knowledge shared with us and much careful attention to our needs ,comfort and safety. I appreciate your enthusiasm and helpfulness.
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Traveler55554731237
Sep 24, 2023
Ninh Binh one day tour - Thanks for Pail guild us visit Ninh Binh.
Good tour and take nice photo.
Food also nice.
Thanks a lot.
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Aichau87
May 21, 2023
Great tour! - Nice tour with full of activities and a decent schedule to explore the places. Loan is a great tour guide and very active. Sceneries of Ninh Binh are amazing and full of historical values. Highly recommended.
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Pani
May 21, 2023
A must see in North Vietnam! - Our day trip with Ms. Loan was one of the best we have done so far, not only in Vietnam! Very comfortable and spacious limousine van, great group and a gracious, friendly local guide, who shared lots of information about Vietnamese people and their traditions and lifestyle. We learnt a lot of new things thanks to Ms. Loan and she kept the atmosphere very pleasant. The scenery was breathtaking, we personally, like it even more than the famous Halong Bay. We did a lot, but it did not feel rushed. The food was delicious and abundant. Even the restaurant had its charm with its location on the riverside. It was such a nice lunch stop, not like other tours where they take you to this massive touristic restaurants as we were a herd.
The only thing I would recommend is to short the time of the boat trip. 30’- 45’ would have been more than enough.
There is some negative thing, however it has nothing to do with the travel agency or the guide, we give you a tip to avoid it: spare you the hustle and do not try to buy anything from the ladies on the “floating market”, you will not only end up paying a ridiculous high amount, but they seemed to be banded together with the rowers. In the blink of an eye, you do not know how but you will be paying for his stuff, too. And the ladies tells you a price initially, but they charge you another when you already have the fruits on your hands. Also keep in mind, that the rower will ask insistently for a tip, anyways, by the end of the trip. Very unpleasant situation.
We usually like to leave tips to everyone because we have a much easier life than they do, but no one likes to be treated like idiots and being openly taken advantage of.
That asides, overall, a really well organised trip and a great tour guide!
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Gopinathaanr
Mar 24, 2023
Ninh Binh Experience - The boat ride was the highlight of the trip. Excellent tour guide (Ninh) guiding us through the activities with her expert insights. Be prepared to climb plenty speer steps at Tam Cox to be rewarded with breathtaking views.
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Frederick_f
Mar 8, 2023
Great way to see Ninh Binh - Great way to see all Ninh Binh has to offer in a single day. Tour was well executed and our guide Moon was lovely.
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