Amazing Ninh Binh full Day Tour

Ninh Binh is often called "Halong Bay on land" and is known for impressive limestone structures and the waterways which run between them. It is a draw for locals, tourists and expats alike to escape the heat and chaos of Hanoi. This stunning spot has also been a popular filming location (such as King Kong!) This tour takes you to all the major points in this beautiful area. Allow yourself to be rowed down the main river and visit the ancient capital of Vietnam!

07:15 am - 07:45 am: Pick up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ninh Binh by comfortable transfer.

09.00 am: Have a short break for relaxing at a stop-over in Dong Van, Ha Nam province.

10:00 am: Arrive Tam Coc area. Start the journey by visiting a local family in Tam Coc. Here you will get the chance to see the house architecture and the daily life of making traditional embroidery. Leaving the family, you will take a bike and start riding to explore the rice fields and limestone mountains for about 1 hour with an 8 km unique route.

11:30 am. Come back to the host family to enjoy a special lunch of local cuisine prepared by the home chef. After lunch, a break with a cup of Vietnam green tea or coffee will be served before you continue the journey of discovery Tam Coc.

1:00 pm: Visit Tam Coc by a small boat rowed by a local for about 2 hours. Known as "Halong Bay on land", Tam Coc is the name of the limestone caves area stretching along Ngo Dong river. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy and the sight of some temples along the way.

3:30 pm: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will learn more about Vietnamese history.

4:30 pm: Leave Tam Coc and drive straight back to Hanoi.

6:30 pm: Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.