Overview

Destination: Da Nang & Hoi An
Departure: Hà Nội
End point: Hà Nội
Departure day: Daily departures
Theme: Culture, Nature, Heritage, Adventure
Travel style: Cultural Exploration, Sightseeing, Nature, Cycling, Boat Ride
Accommodation: No accommodation (Day trip)
Duration: 1 days / 0 nights

Value of the package

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty and rich feudal history of Ninh Binh province on a premium day trip from Hanoi traveling in high-end Limousine comfort.

Highlights of the Tour:

Travel in luxury aboard an 11-17-22 seat Limousine bus with hotel pick-up/drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House.
Discover Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (capital from 968 to 1010) and learn about the Dinh, Le, and Ly feudal dynasties.
Enjoy a cycling activity around local villages to experience authentic rural landscapes and local daily life.
Savor a lavish 5-star style buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant featuring famous local specialties (goat meat, spring rolls, fish, fried rice) and plentiful vegetarian options.
Take a 1.5-hour traditional bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc, famous as "Ha Long Bay on land," admiring rivers, rice fields, and cave formations.
Hike nearly 500 steps to the Dragon Peak atop Mua Cave (Lying Dragon Mountain) for breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc and visit the nearby lotus fields.

Limousine transfer from/to Hanoi Old Quarter
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & village cycling tour
5-star style buffet lunch with local & vegetarian options
1.5-hour Tam Coc bamboo boat trip ("Ha Long Bay on land")

Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE – HANOI

07:25 AM – 08:00 AM | Hotel Pick-up in Hanoi & Departure Get picked up by our friendly guide and Limousine bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Ninh Binh province.
09:15 AM | Short Rest Stop Enjoy a short 15–20 minute break to stretch your legs and relax.
10:15 AM | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Village Cycling Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. Learn about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. Afterward, go cycling around the local village for sightseeing and exploring rural life.
12:00 PM | 5-Star Style Buffet Lunch Savor a buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, designed in a 5-star style offering a wide variety of local specialties (goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, salad) and dedicated vegetarian options.
01:30 PM | Tam Coc Bamboo Boat Ride Board a traditional bamboo boat for a 1.5-hour trip through Tam Coc. Be captivated by the landscape of rice fields, limestone karsts, clear rivers, and natural cave systems that earn Tam Coc its reputation as "Ha Long Bay on land."
03:30 PM | Mua Cave & Dragon Peak Challenge Re-board the Limousine bus for a short drive to Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Climb almost 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for an incredible panoramic view of Tam Coc, and enjoy the fresh air at the lotus fields nearby.
05:00 PM | Return Transfer to Hanoi Board the Limousine bus to begin the journey back to Hanoi.
07:00 PM | Hotel Drop-off in Hanoi Arrive back in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel. Tour ends.

Meals: Buffet Lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant (Goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, vegetarian dishes, etc.)

Accommodation: No accommodation (day trip, no overnight stay)

Day 1: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE – HANOI

Inclusion

Included

Limousine 11-17-22 seats transfer
English-speaking guide during the trip
Bottle of water per person
Entrance fees
Cycling activity
Buffet Lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant
Free use of conical hat/raincoat (depending on weather)

Not included

Drinks, Travel insurance, tax
Tips for tour guide and driver
Personal expenses

Policies

IMPORTANT NOTES

Pick-up time depends on the exact hotel location within Hanoi Old Quarter or near the Opera House.
The order of the itinerary may change depending on weather conditions or reasonable operational arrangements by our guides.
Comfortable walking/climbing shoes are highly recommended for Mua Cave (almost 500 stone steps).
Lotus fields at Mua Cave are especially vibrant during the summer season.

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