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Discover the best top things to do in Ninh Binh, Vietnam including Hoa Lu Tamcoc 1 day trip, Ninh Binh Small Group Tour (Mua Cave- Biking- Local Family - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu), Sapa and the North East loop trip, Ninh Binh 2D/1N from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Bai Dinh - Trang An, Full Day Tour From Hanoi: Bai Dinh Pagoda & Trang An Boating, Ninh Binh and Ancient Hoa Lu Temples Tour from Hanoi, 1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave , Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike, Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Bich Dong - Biking and Boat Day Trip from Hanoi, Hoa Lu Tam Coc Full-Day DELUXE Tour Including BUFFET LUNCH & River Boat Ride.
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1. Hoa Lu Tamcoc 1 day trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Daily departure tours from Hanoi. Enjoy Hoa Lu- Tam Coc one day tour with Biking. Great choice to discover Vietnam history and landscapes.
Inclusions: Pick up from hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter to Hoa Lu – Tam Coc and Return, Buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine, English Speaking Tour guide during the trip, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Beverages, Tax, Insurance., Pick up and drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter, Tips, Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above
Reviewed By danielsP5961CW
Good offering but pictures are misleading of what is actually offered. For a new ship it is all ready showing signs of wear and tear. Rooms are relatively small on board even the executive suite. The whole tours seems to be hurry up and wait and disorganised. Left Hanoi early on the freeway only to waste 20min at a petrol station when we could have kept going or made it a five min stop and left Hanoi later. Leaving the ship we were told to check out at 9.30am only to do nothing until 12pm apart from a minor meal service. Coming back again time wasting at the petrol station for 20min. I attempting to book an alternative service but this was the only one available for my days. Halong bay itself is ok but not like the pictures rubbish everywhere along with a thick haze of smog which just ruins it. Id give this place a miss if air pollution is high.
2. Ninh Binh Small Group Tour (Mua Cave- Biking- Local Family - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
You will have a great opportunity to explore Ninhbinh's beautiful landscape by cycling, as well as enrich your knowledge of Vietnam’s history and religion. Highlight: • Small group tour with maximum personal experience. • High-quality transfer service with latest modern A/C shuttle bus • Home-lunch with the local family to learn the village culture through their cuisine and daily activities. • Widen your knowledge of Vietnam history at King Dinh and King Le temple • Discover Tam Coc – the “Halong Bay on land” on sampan boat rowed by local people. Dropped yourself between the picturesque landscape of limestone mountain and rice field along the river. • Unique and unforgettable biking route passing through villages, rice fields and karst mountains on a high-quality sports bike. • Visit Mua Cave one of the most alluring places to view of all the Tam Coc area.
Inclusions: English speaking guide, Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area, Meal (Vietnamese family lunch), All sightseeing and boat fees, All air-conditioned transport as mentioned in the tour., 03 bottle of water per person (02 on the bus, 01 for cycling time), Sport-bike for cycling.
Exclusions: Pick up & drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter area (10 USD fees for a group), Motorbike option or Animal Cart option (7 USD/pax), Travel insurance, Other optional activities or tours
Reviewed By laurentreux
From the pick up at the hotel , to the room and cuisine , excellent , top service, was a great experience
3. Sapa and the North East loop trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer lots of different Sapa tours, however, in this Sapa tour 14 days 13 nights, you can experience full destinations without missing any special one. In this Sapa Tour 14 days 13 nights, you will have chance to discover some of the most amazing destinations at the North East of Vietnam such as Ninh Binh, Sapa, Halong Bay and Bac Son Valley.
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Exclusions: Travel insurance, Accommodation in Hanoi, Drinks and other meals, Tips and gratuities, Any international flights, Banking fee (if any), Personal expenses and others not mentioned clearly in the inclusion part, Visa arrangement
Reviewed By michaelbK666MN
We had great trip to Vietnam thanks to the great customer service provided by Custom Vietnam Travel and all of their staff, especially Liliana Pham. We were two couples who decided to make the trip after many months of planning with the help of Liliana. The first stop in Hanoi was excellent with good accommodations and everything was open. One highlight was the cooking class we took that introduced us to fresh Vietnamese cooking and shopping at the markets. We also took a day trip to Tam coc which was great. We then went to Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Danang and Saigon. On each step of the way we dealt with Liliana who made sure our trip went smoothly, despite the difficulty of travel during the threat of the Covid-19 virus. She helped us re-arrange our itinerary and had incredible patience as we substituted a few new activities. We particularly loved Hoi An with its colourful atmosphere and fantastic restaurants and scenery. Our drivers and tour guides were all very helpful and courteous and definitely helped us get the most our of our trip. Liliana even managed to get us on a different boat for the trip up the Mekong Delta and we ended up with the boat to ourselves! Since our trip was cut short (we did not make to Cambodia), Liliana arranged for the company to reimburse us for the lost portion of the trip. Overall, I would highly recommend Custom Vietnam Travel and their representatives like Lilana who clearly go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service with a friendly attitude and also pride in the rich culture of their country.
4. Ninh Binh 2D/1N from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Bai Dinh - Trang An
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
- Visit rural life & less touristy destination from Hanoi - Visit Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th century. - Experience amazing History & architecture of King Dinh & King Le temple. - Soft biking trip around villages. - Boat trip to visit Tam Coc & Trang An - Halong bay onland. - Hiking & Climbing Mua cave mountain to see the panoramic view of limestone mountains, Tam Coc, Rice fields & Villages in Ninh Binh. - Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in the Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Buddha Statue… - Enjoy a peaceful night at a very nice bungalow - Enjoy amazing local foods. - Make friends from over the world - Friendly services, save time & money.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, All entrance fees & ticket, English speaking tour guide, All meals as itinerary, Accommodation: Bungalow with private room, Luxury shuttle bus & transfers round trip, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks, beverages & Tips, Surcharge: 25 USD per person on Tet's holiday: 24, 25, 26, 27th, Jan, 2020
Reviewed By michaec2021
A very good trip on the New Year vacation, during the Covid-19. Ninh Binh is Safe and a perfect place for travelling from Hanoi! Cam on!
5. Full Day Tour From Hanoi: Bai Dinh Pagoda & Trang An Boating
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Journey through the ancient landscapes of Bái Đính and Tràng An on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the largest pagoda temple complex in South East Asia and row up to the grottoes of Tràng An aboard a traditional sampan. -Immerse yourself in the limestone karst formations of Dinh Mountain -Explore the largest pagoda temple complex in Vietnam -Ride up to the grottoes of Tràng An by traditional sampan -Cycle along the banks of the canals on rural roads
Inclusions: 2 bottles of water per person on bus, water after cycling, Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter., All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary., A buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes., English speaking guide during the trip., Round trip transfer by comfortable Bus Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi.
Exclusions: Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi., All not indicated in our itinerary., Beverages, travel insurance & tax., Tips for local boat rower, tour guide and personal expenses., Cycling * (Optional)
6. Ninh Binh and Ancient Hoa Lu Temples Tour from Hanoi
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
Visit the wonderful area of Ninh Binh Province and see the early Vietnamese capital city in Hoa Lu with its famous temples. This one day tour gives you stunning natural scenery during a relaxing sampan boat ride along romantic riverside.
Inclusions: Lunch, Professional local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 772Christin
Fantastically trip, beautiful river, many temple and King's tom. Good food, nice music. Good guide, I like very much, will introduce to my friend
7. 1 Day Luxury Tour in Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 22 reviews
Bai Dinh Pagoda - Trang An - Mua Cave 1 Day Trip Highlight : - Visit Bai Dinh pagoda. - Have a buffet lunch with delicious local and asia foods. - Enjoy unique boat trip to visit Trang An cave complex - Visit Mua Cave - Climb up to the top of Mua Island to get great view to see or take pictures of Tam Coc.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at your hotel by A/C Tourist Bus ( Minivan or Limousine ), Electric car visit Bai Dinh pagoda., Boat trip to visit Trang An cave complex , Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary., English speaking tour guide., Climb up to the mountain, visit Mua Cave.
Exclusions: Other things are not mentioned in our tour program., Surcharge for Xmas, New Year’s Day & Lunar New Year’s Day.
Reviewed By D8374YDcharlesg
Loved it. Fabulous place. Guide was great. Better if had more time for buying souveniers but we were on the clock all the time.
8. Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 109 reviews
Escape from bustling big city in a full day Visit Rural life & quiet places in Ninh Binh Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty. Enjoy local lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice…. Enjoy Tam Coc boat trip to see amazing “ Halong Bay on land” Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people. Climbing mountain trip of Mua cave to enjoy amazing views of Tam Coc, villages, rice fields.. Making new friends from over the world Saving time & money
Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Entrance, Boat trip & Bikes, A delicious local lunch, Luxury transfers from Hanoi & returns, Small water in the shuttle bus transfers, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Beverages & Drinks, Surcharge: 10 USD per person lunar New year holiday: 24, 25, 26, 27th, Jan, 2020
Reviewed By 561tomokon
The boat was very nice with Large Sundeck where we can relax & enjoy the cool air. Staff was friendly & helpful. Kayaking time was so funny!
9. Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Bich Dong - Biking and Boat Day Trip from Hanoi
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 398 reviews
Just 68 miles (110 km) and 2.5 hours driving from Hanoi center, you will have a chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes in one of the most storied provinces in the north of Vietnam. Many backpackers choose Ninh Binh as a stop-over for their trip through Vietnam. This products with plenty itineraries for your choice: 1- CLASSIC ITINERARY: HOA LU + TAM COC AND BIKING. 2- ITINERARY 2 – NEW SUPERIOR: HOA LU – MUA CAVE – TAM COC AND BIKING. 3- ITINERARY 3 – NEW DELUXE : MUA CAVE + TAMCOC + BICH DONG PAGODA AND BIKING. 4 – ITNERARY 5 - NEW SUPERIOR: BAI DINH PAGODA – MUA CAVE – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR
Inclusions: Hotel pick-up (pick up and drop off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter area, Hoan Kiem district only. otherwise kindly go to our office at No 9 Hang Huong at 7:45am or contact our hotline after making reservation for best arrangement), English speaking guide, Transported by model AC bus, Boat trip, Detail itinerary mentioned in the selected option, Biking trip around the countryside area (not applied for OPTION: ITINERARY 5 & 6), 0.5l Bottled water on bus per person per day, Lunch (with local food - Vietnamese cuisines), Admission tour included mentioned at option tour you choose
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, What not mentioned clearly, Pick up and drop off at hotels located outside of the Old Quarter area
Reviewed By simonjx
I did the tour with my group of students as part of an educational excursion from university and was supposed to be the last experience of our trip. It was in March 2019. The drive from Hanoi to the harbor was around 2h30. Arriving at the harbor we saw that a lot of hotels were being built and construction work everywhere. The boat: Since our group was 17 people we had the tour boat exclusively for us. The boat was a bit old school but it was all clean. It has an inside room with benches and tables and an outdoor deck with benches as well. It was enough room and enough space to relax. The two restrooms on board were clean too. The tour: The tour started right at the appointed time and on board we got briefed by the staff on what we are going to do. On the way to the bay we were given a multi course sea food lunch. It was just delicious, I felt like being in a high class restaurant. Usually I don't like seafood but this lunch made me definitely change my mind. The food was also cooked on board. After lunch the boat already arrives at the bay and you could go on the roof deck of the boat and take pictures. Even though the weather was not that clear it was pretty scenic. After some time we stopped at Sung Sot and visited a beautiful cave. There is a pretty long walkway leading through the cave and its all artificially lighted, at the end you arrive at a viewpoint where you have a stunning view over Sung Sot. They gave us like 45min for the cave and then we returned to the boat. On board, our teacher first had to argue a bit with the tour guide to still visit the second destination included in our tour. (the tour guide had the opinion it was already too late and we should return). At the end we won the argument and went to our second destination, which was a dock with a kayak rental and a bamboo boat tour. The dock was crazily crowded, and we had to fight our way through the crowd to the rental. We all rented a kayak and went through a small water cave to a small bay at the other side. It was amazing! We had a small water battle and got all drenched, had so much fun. Back at the boat we changed clothes one at a time at the boats restroom and returned back. Our tour guide was a bit of a pretty nervous dude and tried to stress around (not in a rude way, he still was very friendly) but our teacher managed to calm him down. He seemed like he wants to do his best, but nobody likes to be stressed around on vacation. Also I have to mention that it is sad that such a beautiful place is so ruined by mass tourism. On the boat to the bay, at least 10 other tour boats crossed us. The Sung Sot cave was pretty busy too, but terribly overcrowded was the kayak rental dock. It felt like being at a fairground at friday night. Also the water was polluted. Its all too much commercialized. conclusion: Ignoring the fact of mass tourism and the small argument on board it was an excellent tour. The kayak, the seafood lunch, the landscape and maybe the cave, a nice experience after all! date of experience: march 2019
10. Hoa Lu Tam Coc Full-Day DELUXE Tour Including BUFFET LUNCH & River Boat Ride
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 60 reviews
Enjoy a cultural journey through the Ninh Binh region of Vietnam on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, and learn historical facts. Stop for a local lunch of goat meat, then ride a boat to visit the 3 limestone caves of Tam Coc.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter hotels only), Buffet lunch, Boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, English-speaking guide (other languages on request), Biking from Tam Coc to Bich Dong, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Reviewed By tr_nr2021
Wonderful day at Ho Chi Minh city. I did not reallize how it was interesting at here . The air is so comfortable, nice people, all of the tall buldings are so unbelieveable. Should go
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