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Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Ninh Binh, Cycling, Local Family Visit, Small Group Tour
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Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Ninh Binh, Cycling, Local Family Visit, Small Group Tour

By Amazing Ninh Binh
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Discover the stunning landscapes that brought the Trang An area World Heritage status on this convenient small-group day tour from Hanoi. Eat lunch with a family of local craftspeople; cycle through the rice fields; ride a rowing boat through the Tam Coc grottoes; and discover Vietnam’s rich history at Hoa Lu. Your day includes pickup and drop-off from your Hanoi Old Quarter accommodation, whether that’s an apartment or a hotel.
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Ages 1-90, max of 8 per group
Duration: 11h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Explore the spectacular landscapes of Ninh Binh in just a day from Hanoi
  • Meet a local family as your small group joins them for lunch
  • Guide provides insights into the 10th-century temples of historic Hoa Lu
  • Save time with 2-way transfers from your hotel, apartment, or accommodation

  • English speaking guide
  • Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area with air-conditioned transport
  • Meal (Vietnamese family lunch)
  • All sightseeing, cycling and boat fees
  • Cycling
  • Entry/Admission - Old Quarter
  • Entry/Admission - Tam Coc
  • Entry/Admission - Hoa Lư Ancient Capital
What's not included
  • Pick up & drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter area ( 490.000/VND for a group)
  • Travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Tipping for tour guide/driver


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
    Our tour guide will pick up you at your hotel in the Old Quarter. If you do not stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, please move to the Hanoi Opera House, walk along Trang Tien street until you reach the magnificent Opera House located at 1 Trang Tien street in Hoan Kiem district.
Pickup details
  • We pick up at any hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • 73 P. Lý Nam Đế, Cửa Đông, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60898P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60898P2

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      • Amazing Ninh Binh
        1,190
        Ninh Binh, Vietnam
        Joined in August 2017
      • sgibson524
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Private Trip to Ninh Binh’s Tam Coc River and Mua Cave
        Duc was a fantastic and experienced guide who led us on a great day trip to Ninh Binh catered to our preferences and requests! Would highly recommend!
        Written October 3, 2024
      • Assia75014
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing tour with Tom
        We had the great pleasure to tour with Tom the most amazing tour guide I’ve ever seen We visited Temples, we had boat trips, cycling all over the city, climbing the mountains etc Tom was very flexible, knowledgeable about the city and country history, pleasant to spend time with. We loved it so much we would have stayed longer if we didn’t plan another trip the next day. Thank you Tom, you made our tour a memorable trip. We will be back!
        Written September 29, 2024
      • U9064XJbradleyh
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ninh binh put it on your too do list!
        We had an amazing time! Although it rained most of the time it didn’t take away from our experience. Sights amazing, food amazing, hotel great but most of all our tour guide Tom was AMAZING!!!! He was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our ninh binh experience everything we wanted it to be.
        Written September 23, 2024
      • Relax56219228594
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing trip to Ninh Binh
        Tom & Jerry are the best tour guides. Highly recommended. They are very funny and extremely talented. It was the best one day trip experience
        Written August 24, 2024
      • 84taryns
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing trip, with awesome guides and variety of activities
        This trip was amazing! The small group made it even better, we had lots of time to ask questions and learn about the area. We had Nam as our guide and he really made the experience awesome - he was very friendly, attentive and shared lots of stories. The cycling in the evening was our favourite. Definitely worth staying overnight.
        Written July 3, 2024
      • 194darrenl
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        An Unforgettable 2 Days In Ninh Binh 10/10
        Given we had a spare few days we decided to spend a night in Ninh Bing although we could have easily spent a few. We were picked up on time at our hotel in Hanoi by our guide Tom who was so amazing on so many levels and really made our trip an experience never to forget. Much to our delight we were told that our group consisted of only 3 (win win) We picked the small resort option and we were so glad we did what an amazing place with possibly the best positioned pool we had ever seen. Meals we 10/10 and the activities again couldn't fault except for the fact I didn't realise there would a lot of push bike riding not to worry we upgraded to a scooter problem solved. Won't go into detail as to all the sites needless to say they blew our minds.
        Written June 15, 2024
      • staceylbevan
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A little bit of everything
        This was a great trip combining history, hiking, meeting with a local family, and delicious food. Our guide was organized and funny!
        Written May 13, 2024
      • 220judeh
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Brilliant active day trip to Ninh Binh.
        This tour was fantastic. It involves quite a difficult trek up the Lying Dragon Mountain. It is quite steep and we did it in 40 degree heat which made it quite a tough climb. You could opt out if you wanted to because the area below was also fascinating. Then we had a bike ride through rice paddies and finished up at a local’s farm house and had tea and a sweet treat. Lunch was very tasty in a local restaurant. A boat paddle down the Tan Cox River was next, which took 1 1/2 hours through brilliant scenery and river caves. Finished off with a tour of the king’s palace/ temple. Our tour leader was exceptional, so knowledgeable about Vietnam, very friendly and entertaining. We learnt a lot, had great fun and saw a beautiful part of Vietnam. Thanks Felix for a wonderful day.
        Written April 29, 2024
      • johnwI3346IJ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing curated experience that highlights what you actually want to see
        Hung was an amazing tour guide who was knowledgeable and very patient. We enjoyed a nice laid back tour, notably our best tour during the trip. The experience was very rememberable, we were taken care of like family members and give every opportunity to enjoy the trip. Hiking was great! Views were amazing! Bike riding was fun! The food was excellent! The paddle boat was perfect! Don’t hesitate and ask for Hung!
        Written April 15, 2024
      • Alby L
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Really amazing guide
        We are a thirties couple, that do a daily tour from Hà Noi to Ninh Bình, we see the ancient capital of Vietnam (Hoa Lu) and after a quickly climbing of mountain near Mua Cave. After some activities by cycle, we take a lunch and finally a boat-trip. Our guide is Hung, he s full of smile and tell to us the great information of his land and the place that we see. Thank you Mr Hung, hope to see you again!!
        Written April 9, 2024
      • O2405ZPmeganb
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect trip to Ninh Binh
        Absolutely amazing! It's been the highlight of our trip so far. There was just us on most of the tour which was great. The activities were great and the views are a must see if you're going to Vietnam. The homestay was so nice, we stayed at Lalita Tam Coc Resort. Its situated in a great spot with beautiful landscape surrounding it. Our guide was Tom and he was amazing, really nice guy and great knowledge of the place, its like you were being taken round by your friend. It was also great as he offered to take photos for us throughout the trip. Everything was well organised and the timing for everything was smooth and worked well. We could have stayed for several days as it was so pretty. Really worth a go if you get the chance!
        Written March 26, 2024
      • Sopp
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fabulous trip even in the rain
        We were a couple in a group of 8. We were picked up from our hotel in a mini bus and travelled to Ninh Binh with our excellent driver ( sorry can't remember his name) and tour guide Alex. Firstly Alex was a superb guide, very friendly, excellent English and very knowledgible. We had a lot of rain, but thoroughly enjoyed this well organised trip. The scenery is just incredible. I really enjoyed the boat trip, bird sanctuary and cycling. Our hotel for one night was very good. The food on the trip was lovely too. I would definitely recommend this tour company.
        Written March 24, 2024
      • C3572CFglennm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Insightful!
        Great trip , great food , great people , great tour guide Tom! , All în all , great experience, would recommend 100% Felt safe there and my luggage was always taken care of and looked after !
        Written March 24, 2024
      • jsX4995IA
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing food lovely guide
        My partner and I had an excellent time on this trip. The driver was very skilled and the tour guide Alex was amazing. There was a good quantity of activities without feeling rushed. We ended up climbing the 500 steps and doing the cycling in the rain, but the rain did not take away from the activities. The food was always excellent and they catered for vegetarians really well.
        Written March 20, 2024
      • 821benk
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay on Land
        The Amazing Ninh Binh tour was a wonderful experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared much of the history of the area as well as personal anecdotes to give a sense of the culture.
        Written March 20, 2024
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      pcsparky
      Wombwell, UK130 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It did take over 24 hours to respond to my confirmation email but we did get this the day before the trip. Our guide Hieu helped us to experience a once in a lifetime visit to the incredible sights on offer in this tour of Mua Cave, Tam Coc & How Lu. The lunch was plentiful and delicious with the hosts being very friendly. Hieu and the driver were both excellent. I did find it difficult to understand his English occasionally but then my Vietnamese is non existent so it didn't spoil the day on any way. Would highly recommend paying slightly more for a professional company like this one.
      Written March 8, 2020
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      es932018
      New York City, NY5 contributions
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      Feb 2020 • Friends
      We had a great time visiting Ninh Binh with this tour group and were well looked after the entire time. Our guide, Nien, was knowledgeable, answered all of our questions and kept us on an itinerary off of the beaten path. Highlights include bicycling through the countryside and a visit to the bird sanctuary. We highly recommend this tour!
      Written February 2, 2020
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      Dear es932018 Greetings from Amazing Ninh Binh Travels and Tours! You made us truly happy by sharing a very inspirational review about your tour with Amazing Ninh Binh. We are also very glad to know that you were satisfied with our services. Amazing Ninh Binh Team would like to involve our lovely customers in local life through the activities like biking, visiting Tam Coc (3 caves or "Ha Long Bay on land"), having lunch with local family and tasting local food. Luckily, those activities satisfy you and that is surely a great motivation for us to complete our services in the future. Once again, thank you for your lovely compliment and recommendation about Amazing Ninh Binh to the tourists who are finding a prestigious tourism company for their upcoming tour. We hope to be serve you next time on your next tour in Vietnam. Best wishes to you. Best regards, Amazing Ninh Binh Team
      Written February 6, 2020
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      APC
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      Great day trip out of Hanoi with expert guide (Alex) who gave us a lot of historical information and was very diligent with safety all day.Two hours easy bike ride through the beautiful countryside, followed by lunch at a local family and then 1.5 hours of a peaceful boat ride .. very good value for money. The guides go that extra mile to make sure the trip is a memorable experience for everyone on the tour
      Written January 31, 2020
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      Dear 33-APC Greetings from Amazing Ninh Binh Travels and Tours, Thank you so much for taking your precious time to give comment on our services. And, we are glad to hear that you had a great trip in Ninh Binh. We assure that your great review about the guide will be shared with our team, which is truly motivation for us to work better in the future. We not only would like to give you local family experience, but also provide you interesting activities within one day in the local. The activities have been organized suitably for tourist at all ages. Amazing Ninh Binh Travels and Tours promises to bring our dear customers all the best services. Once again, we would like to say thank you for your detailed and thorough review. We hope to see you again on your next tour in Ninh Binh and wish you all best luck and health. Best regards, Amazing Ninh Binh Team
      Written January 31, 2020
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      Christopher C
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2023 • Family
      Great trip, made all the better by our driver Win Win and our guide Jason. Well worth the additional cost to go as a small group and have a more tailored experience. The sites were amazing and the boat tour will be remembered for a lifetime. The limo bus was very comfortable and the lunch was delicious and a great sampling of local cuisine. Cannot recommend this group enough, they made my 2 daughters 13 and 8 feel extremely welcome and comfortable and even got them to sing karaoke on the return bus ride!
      Written September 5, 2023
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      Dear A7379CDchristopherc, Greetings from Amazing Ninh Binh. Your great review really makes our day more special. We assure that your great review about the guide will be shared with our team, which is truly motivation for us to work better in the future.We not only would like to give you the experience at tourist attractions in Ninh Binh, but also provide you with interesting activities in Hanoi, Halongbay, Mai Chau, Puluong,...The activities have been organized suitably for tourist at all ages. Amazing Ninh Binh promises to bring our dear customers all the best services. Once again, we would like to say thank you for your detailed and thorough review. Hopefully, in the near future, Amazing will have the opportunity to accompany you and your family in Vietnam. Wishing you all the best of health and luck. Best regards, Amazing Ninh Binh Team
      Written September 5, 2023
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      Logan R
      6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Phong was an absolute fantastic guide. He welcomed us in a comfortable 9 seat van directly from our hotel. After a 2 hour drive, we hiked, rode in a small boat down a river (highlight), and rode bikes. 5 stars.
      Written January 3, 2020
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      Dear drlogdog Xin Chao from Amazing Ninh Binh Travels and Tours! Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience here on Tripadvisor! You really made our day more special by sharing your experience about Amazing Ninh Binh Tours with us. For customer satisfaction, we always try to make our services become the best. We not only would like to give you traditional food flavors but also provide you more information to understand the culture, history as well as the local here. And I'm sure that Phong have done a great job. When you come to us, any member of our company will try to give you the perfect journey. It's our pleasure to satisfy our clients. Thank you and best regards, Amazing Ninh Binh Team
      Written January 25, 2020
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      Kate L
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020 • Couples
      This was an amazing day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Hieu was a very informative and helpful guide. We really appreciated that he took photos for our whole group. The first stop at Tam Coc was fantastic - an amazing view and lots to see. Lunch was delicious and consisted of multiple courses. The boat tour was relaxing - but don’t forget to bring a tip for the boat driver.
      Written February 16, 2020
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      Dear katelG6656FJ Xin Chao from Amazing Ninh Binh Travels and Tours! Your lovely review really makes our day special. It is our great honor to serve you on your trip in Ninh Binh. For customers' satisfaction, we always try to consolidate our knowledge about local history and culture as well as our understanding about local food and local life. As we can see the activities during the tour satisfied you. All the destinations you visited within one day is the highlights of Ninh Binh that we have chosen carefully. Thank you and best regards, Amazing Ninh Binh Team
      Written February 26, 2020
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      Jenny Y
      Hanoi, Vietnam3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2024 • Couples
      An amazing day trip, Hung vu was an amazing tour guide who had loads of interesting knowledge that kept us entertained all day.
      We enjoyed all the activities and had an amazing lunch that was so much I had to take some back for dinner!
      Would highly recommend this tour for couples and families. Thank you Hung you made our trip.
      Written April 5, 2024
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      Alena Palmer
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates4 contributions
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      Jun 2023 • Family
      Everything was absolutely perfect. Everything was well planned and all the activities were very engaging. Our tour guide was Jason and he knew the answer to every question we gave him and was very engaging and charismatic and excellent with kids. Definitely would do it again!! The trip definitely exceeded our expectations 👍
      Written June 26, 2023
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      Dear Alena579, Greetings from Amazing Ninh Binh. Thank you for your sweet words for our services of "Amazing Travel Agency" as well as your recommendation of our company to other visitors on Tripadvisor. And, we are so glad to know that you enjoyed the tour that much. Amazing Ninh Binh team will surely take your compliment as the motivation for us to complete our services in the future. We would like provide customers the finest local food and the most exciting activities. Hopefully, we will have chance to see you again in Ninh Binh. Wish you good luck and health! Best regards, Amazing Ninh Binh Team
      Written June 27, 2023
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      Anhadh V
      1 contribution
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      Dec 2023 • Family
      Had a great time going to Ning Binh with my family. The experience seeing the nature of Vietnam and a traditional village was amazing. Our tour guide Tom did a great job explaining the history and culture of the area.
      Written December 19, 2023
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      Departure43098378206
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      Aug 2023 • Family
      the itinerary is very organized and Jason was a very great tour guide! He made the trip fun and we got to see so many beautiful nature sites and got to bike!! The day passed by and we enjoyed each activity - definitely recommend
      Written August 11, 2023
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      Dear Departure, Warmest greetings from Amazing Ninh Binh Thank you for your compliment and sharing about your trip with Amazing Ninh Binh. . Lovely to know that the trip satisfied your expectation. Amazing Ninh Binh would like to give the customers the fresh and interesting experience at the local through activities like biking, sightseeing, tropical food,..We always try our best to serve the tourist with the best services. Amazing Ninh Bình as well as amazing Ha Long, Amazing Ha Noi, Amazing Mai Chau - Pu Luong hope to see you again in Vietnam on another tour in the near future. Wish you all the best. Thank you and best regards, Amazing Ninh Binh Team
      Written August 15, 2023
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