Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the historic Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy a scenic bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc, cycle through peaceful local villages, and climb Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside.
07:30 – 08:00: Pick up by our friendly guide and depart for Ninh Binh.
09:15: Take a short 15–20-minute break to relax.
10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal period under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11:45: Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring a variety of local specialties, including goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice. Vegetarian options are also available.
13:00: Take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc, surrounded by rice fields, rivers, limestone mountains, and spectacular caves. Often known as “Ha Long Bay on Land,” Tam Coc offers a breathtaking natural landscape.
14:30: Enjoy a 45-minute cycling tour around the village and discover the peaceful countryside and local way of life.
15:30: Return to the limousine bus and continue to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Tam Coc.
16:30: Depart for Hanoi.
18:30: Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.