Ninh Binh Trip from Hanoi | A Must Experience Day of Nature & Heritage

Discover Tam Coc and Hoa Lu on a Ninh Binh trip from Ha Noi, combining countryside landscapes, local life and Vietnamese history in one day. Along the way, cycle through villages and rice fields, visit a local family, enjoy Vietnamese lunch and take a peaceful boat journey through Tam Coc before exploring Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

• 1 Day
• 1 Vietnamese lunch included
• Departure from Hanoi
• Pick-up option available in Ninh Binh
• Air-conditioned transfer
• English-speaking guide

Highlights

• Cycle through villages, rice fields and limestone scenery.
• Visit a local family in Tam Coc and discover daily life.
• Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch with local flavours.
• Take a scenic boat trip through Tam Coc.
• Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and King Dinh Temple.

For travellers departing from Ha Noi, this day trip offers an easy way to discover Ninh Binh through local life, countryside scenery and historic landmarks.

Itinerary

Hanoi, Tam Coc, Local Family, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

1. 07:15 – 07:45Pick-up in Hanoi

   Pick up from Hanoi and depart for Ninh Binh.

2. 08:45 – 09:30Pick-up in Ninh Binh

   Guests staying in Ninh Binh can be picked up from their hotel or private address and transferred to the meeting point.

3. 10:00 – 11:30Cycling & Local Family Visit

   Begin cycling around the village through rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains. Visit a traditional Vietnamese family in the Tam Coc area, where three generations live together, and learn more about their house and daily life.

4. 11:30 – 12:00Vietnamese Lunch

   Return to the restaurant, refresh and enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch featuring the yin-yang balance of Asian cuisine.

5. 13:00 – 13:30Tam Coc

   As the trip continues from Ha Noi into the heart of Ninh Binh, take a 1.5-hour small boat journey through Tam Coc. Travel along the river through peaceful limestone scenery and rice fields, especially during harvest season.

6. 15:00 – 15:30Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

   Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visit the temple of King Dinh and learn more about Vietnamese history with an introduction from the local guide.

7. 16:00 – 16:30Return to Hanoi

   Leave Ninh Binh and travel back to Hanoi. Guests using the Ninh Binh pick-up option can be returned to the meeting point in Ninh Binh.

8. 18:00 – 18:30Drop-off in Hanoi

   Arrive in Hanoi and drop off at your hotel or private address in the Hanoi Old Quarter. The Hanoi Ninh Binh day trip ends.

What to Bring

• Sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Hat
• Camera

What’s Included

• English-speaking guide.
• Vietnamese lunch.
• All sightseeing and boat fees.
• Cycling activity.

Children Policy

• Children under 4 years old: Free of charge for the first child travelling with two adults. The second child is charged 50% of the adult rate.
• Children from 4 to 7 years old: 70% of the adult rate.
• Children aged 8 and above: Full adult rate.

Cancellation Policy

• More than 7 days before departure: No cancellation charge.
• From 2 to 6 days before departure: 50% of the total rate.
• Less than 24 hours before departure: 100% of the total rate.

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