Ninh Binh: 1-Day Cycling Adventure & Scenic Highlights
Duration1 Day
Tour TypeDay Trips & Excursions
Group sizeUp to 999
BookingFree Cancellation
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Overview
Description
Experience an active one-day adventure in Ninh Binh starting with hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter and ending with drop-off at your hotel in the evening. Explore the countryside by bicycle, ride through quiet villages to reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and discover Vietnam’s early history before enjoying a scenic boat ride through the limestone caves of Tam Coc or Trang An. Continue the experience with a rewarding climb to the top of Mua Cave, where panoramic views over rivers, rice fields, and karst mountains await, before returning comfortably to Hanoi.
Highlights
- Cycle through the countryside and discover the life of local people.
- Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Vietnam’s first historic capital.
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride through the caves of Tam Coc or Trang An.
- Savor a delicious lunch at a restaurant with panoramic mountain views.
- Climb Mua Cave for one of Ninh Binh’s best panoramic viewpoints.
Things to note
- We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a hat, an umbrella, a camera, and sunscreen for a more enjoyable experience.
- If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to Cozy Vietnam Restaurant.
Itinerary
07:15 - 10:30
Transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Meet your guide and depart from Hanoi Old Quarter. Travel comfortably to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned vehicle.
10:30 - 11:45
Bicycle & Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Cycle through the peaceful countryside and local villages before visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Learn about the country's early history while exploring this historic site.
11:45 - 13:15
Lunch
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Ninh Binh.
13:15 - 14:45
Tam Coc or Trang An Boat Ride
Choose between a scenic boat trip through Tam Coc or Trang An, both famous for their limestone karsts, caves, and tranquil waterways.
14:45 - 15:00
Transfer to Hang Mua
A short transfer takes you to the base of Hang Mua.
15:00 - 16:15
Hang Mua Viewpoint Hike
Climb to the top of Hang Mua for spectacular panoramic views over rivers, rice fields, and the dramatic limestone landscape of Ninh Binh.
16:15 - 19:30
Return to Hanoi
Relax on the journey back to Hanoi and enjoy drop-off at your original pickup location in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Location
Meeting point
Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Good to know
Included
- Full transfers Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi by Shuttle Bus (30-32 Pax)/ Thaco Limousine(17-22 Pax)/ Luxury D-Car (9-11 Pax) round trip
- English Speaking Guide
- All Entrance fees & sharing boat at Tam Coc or Trang An
- Free Wifi, 01 bottle of mineral water/1 way on the Shuttle bus/Thaco Limousine/ Luxury D-Car
- Buffet Lunch for Shuttle bus / Thaco Limousine option
- Deluxe Set Menu Lunch for Luxury D-Car option
- Cycling activity
- Free usage of rain-coat and conical hat during the trip
- VAT
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips for tour guide & driver and personal expenses
- All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
Terms & Conditions
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to the weather conditions or external factors.
- On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the walking street, therefore our Luxury D-car / Thaco Limousine/ Shutter Bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
- Public holiday surcharge (30 Apr, 1 May, 2 Sep, New Year's Day, and Lunar New Year holiday period): AUD 13.30 (Shutter Bus), AUD 18.70 (Limousine Transfer), and AUD 24.00 (D-Car Transfer) per person.
Tour Type
Mountains & Forests
Culture & History
Wildlife & Nature
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