Full-day Ninh Binh province guided tour from Hanoi

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Place: Hanoi

Duration: from 10 hours to 11 hours

Language: English

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Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

Transport included

Do this because

Surround yourself in the rich history and breathtaking scenery of Vietnam
Step back in time at Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital and cycle through villages, rice fields and limestone karsts
Take a rowboat through the UNESCO site of Trang An to explore magnificent caves
Choose the private option for a more intimate experience with your friends

What to expect

Mix things up and see a different side of Vietnam on this tour that includes a 12km bike ride and a rowboat ride through caves and past rice paddies and limestone karsts. In between all that sightseeing and biking, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at the home of a local family!

Your tour begins with a two-hour drive from Hanoi to the province of Ninh Binh. Your first stop is Hoa Lu, the ancient citadel that was once the capital of Vietnam. Here you'll visit Dinh and Le Temples. Next, it's time for the biking part of the tour. Hop on a bike for about a 12-kilometer ride through the area. On the way, you'll also stop for a drink to cool off from the heat. Then, you'll visit a local family for a homecooked lunch. After lunch, make your way to Trang An, a new addition to UNESCO’s list of heritage sites. The site comprises three areas, one more beautiful than the other, and is often referred to as the Halong Bay of the area due to its spectacular scenery with limestone karsts. Here, you’ll board rowboats for about a 3-hour journey through caves, passing local villages along the Red River Delta. Bring your camera because we are sure you'll want to remember this! At the end of the boat trip, you'll make your way back to Hanoi.

To take your experience to the next level choose to have a private guide, just for you and your group!

For the safety of you and other guests, we strongly recommend you bring a mask with you to the tour. Your guide will inform you of the latest government recommendations, and whether a mask is required
The guides may ask to collect your contact information at the start of the tour, for contact tracing purposes only
The itinerary and routes may be modified to avoid crowds
Please refrain from joining the tour if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19
Children under age 12 are not permitted to join this tour
The private tour requires a minimum group size of two travelers. A solo traveler may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travelers. The maximum number of participants is 12
A Tam Coc boat trip will be offered as an alternative to Trang An on selected days when the place is too crowded or during peak season
We highly recommend you bring a reusable water bottle. There will be two stops along the way where you can refill your bottle
Light and modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders and comfortable shoes are recommended. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended