Hoa Lu Tour: Explore Caves, Bike Ride, Local Meal

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Visit Hoa Lu the first capital of Vietnam; meet a local Vietnamese family and enjoy a traditional home-cooked meal. Explore the stunning limestone caves in Tam Coc by boat and finish the day with a bike ride between mountains and rice paddies.

Duration: 11 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Old Quarter - 07.15 – 07.45 Pick-up from your hotel or private address and departure to Ninh Binh
Mua Caves - 09:30 -10:00 Arrive at Hang Mua, “Mua Cave” one of the most alluring places to get the panorama view in Ninh Binh, hiking up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to take in your amazing views of the Tam Coc, Ninh Binh area.
Ninh Binh Province - 11:00 – 11:30 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.
Ninh Binh Province - 12:30 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.
Tam Coc - 14:00 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 traveling during harvest season.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - 16:30 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.
Ninh Binh Province - 17.30 Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi.

What's Included

Vietnamese lunch included.
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Cycling adventure.
Guided tour with English speaking guide.
Three bottles of water per person (two for the bus ride, one for cycling).
All sightseeing and boat fees covered.

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Personal expenses, Tipping for tour guide/driver
Pick up & drop off outside old quarter (490.000 VND/group)

Additional Information

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Location

Hanoi Opera House

Tràng Tiền

If you do not stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, please move to the Hanoi Opera House, walk along Trang Tien street until you reach the magnificent Opera House located at 1 Trang Tien street in Hoan Kiem district.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Staceylbevan

May 13, 2024

A little bit of everything - This was a great trip combining history, hiking, meeting with a local family, and delicious food. Our guide was organized and funny!

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Bonnie_s

Apr 2, 2024

Must visit destination! - It exceeded my expectation starting with the private limousine bus. The ride was comfortable, spacious, even the seat has reclining option. Our host was friendly and informative. We also exchanged some cultural knowledge as well. Nimh Binh landscape in itself one of a kind. The Sampan boat ride experience is probably the most eco-friendly tourism I’ve experienced, considering how much tourists come through each day. We were able to admire the nature without any disturbance of fuel or engine noise. The landscape and cave experience is breathtaking in itself.

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Alf_helm

Mar 5, 2024

Perfect day - We did the day tour from Hanoi to the three places mentioned in the subject. Our guide Hung took a lot of time on the way there to tell us about Vietnamese customs and traditions. At the excursion destinations he made a lot of effort to make everything perfect. By leaving a little earlier in the morning we were always at the sights before the big crowds. Thank you for a great day.

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J488juryanh

Oct 3, 2023

Great day out! - Great tour, excellent transportation and good food. Our guide Tom did a fantastic job of making sure everyone had a good time.

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Sumol4

Sep 17, 2023

Amazing Ninh Bing - our guide Alex, was so patience and knowledgeable. He was able to shared all the history and culture of our trip. He is well prepared for all the weather. We have a great Mr. Driver. We truly enjoyed our trip. Mr and Mrs Lee

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Cbustraveler69

Sep 6, 2023

Great Experience - Outstanding trip. Great photos, great locations, great company, great care taken of us. Thank you Jason!

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Rbowman850

Sep 5, 2023

Amazing trip in Vietnam - I am writing to share my recent experience of a trip to Ninh Binh with Jason Win Win, which I found truly amazing. I cannot emphasize enough how Jason's exceptional skills as a tour guide made the entire experience unforgettable. He went above and beyond his role, ensuring that every aspect of our trip was well taken care of. From arranging a motorbike tour to a delightful riverboat ride and visiting historical sites, Jason made sure that we got the most out of our time in Ninh Binh. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi. Though the trip lasts for about 2 hours, the tour organizers make strategic stops that allow you to fully appreciate the beauty of the surroundings. Moreover, the tour vehicle itself was luxurious, offering a comfortable and enjoyable ride throughout the journey. It is worth mentioning that the tour organizers provide everything you might need during the trip, ensuring a hassle-free experience for all participants.

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Monique

Sep 5, 2023

Totally recommendation for the tour - This was a great tour with Tom. He was very nice and flexible. Also the tour was very nice, the van absolutely comfortable and the dinner was very good!

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Amyhj3838fe

Jul 24, 2023

Definitely worth the money - The trip was great, very action packed, you get to see many sites in 1 day which were all beautiful. Our Guide Tom was very knowledgeable and entertaining making sure we had everything we needed all day! Overall, must do trip when in Hanoi - would recommend

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Gmailme99

Apr 24, 2023

Hardworking staff - Very hardworking staff. Genuinely wanted to teach you history and we’re very organised. One minor thing, would be that their pronunciation made it difficult to understand what they were fully explaining sometimes. However, their effort exceeded all expectations.

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