Take a journey to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s historic first capital; interact with a local Vietnamese household and savour a customary meal prepared at their home. Discover the breath-taking limestone caverns of Tam Coc through a boat tour and culminate the experience with a bicycle adventure traversing mountains and lush paddy fields.
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Old Quarter - 07.15 – 07.45 Pick-up from your hotel or private address and departure to Ninh Binh.
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Ninh Binh Province - 09:30 - 10:00 Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains with a unique route and visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. They are a traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together. Here you will get the chance to see the house’s architecture and their daily lives.
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Ninh Binh Province - 12:00 Enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture. After lunch, we will take a break before continuing the journey of exploration in Ninh Binh.
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Tam Coc - 13.30 Visit Tam Coc by a small boat rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains and rice paddy fields if travelling during harvest season.
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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - 15:30 Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.
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Ninh Binh Province - 16.30 Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi.
- Cycling
- English speaking guide
- All sightseeing, cycling and boat fees
- Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area with air-conditioned transport
- Meal (Vietnamese family lunch)
- Pick up & drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter area ( 490.000/VND for a group)
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tipping for tour guide/driver
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
