Overview
Leave the city behind and embark on an exclusive journey through Ninh Binh’s most breathtaking landscapes. Begin your day with a morning ascent to Mua Cave, where panoramic views of misty limestone peaks and lush rice fields unfold. Experience the authentic charm of rural Vietnam with a visit to a local farmer’s house, then glide through the tranquil waterways of Tam Coc (or Trang An) on a traditional boat. End your adventure by stepping back in time at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, where Vietnam’s first emperors once ruled.
Highlight
- Luxury small-group experience (max 9 people) – Enjoy personalized attention and exceptional service.
- Expert local guide – Gain deep insights into history, culture, and daily life.
- Morning climb to Mua Cave – Witness an unparalleled panoramic view in the best light of the day.
- Exclusive countryside visit – Meet a local farmer and discover the simplicity of rural life.
- Scenic sampan boat ride – Drift through hidden caves and dramatic limestone formations.
- Step into history – Explore Hoa Lu’s ancient temples and Vietnam’s royal heritage.
- Premium transfer service – Travel in comfort with mineral water provided throughout the tour.
Itinarery
07.15 – 07.45: Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ninh Binh.
9.15: Using the restroom and local coffees at the Resting point.
10.15: When you arrive to Tam Coc Village, you will have the chance to visit a local farmer’s home and have traditional tea and peanut candies as a warm greeting. Become more knowledgeable about the main business, VAC (Gardern-Pond-Cage), and about a typical farmer’s life in Vietnam. Additionally, you will comprehend the Vietnamese family’s worshiping culture better.
10.45: Join a bike ride to see the rural area’s natural beauty and the distinctive limestone mountain system found in the Karst region. Cycling to Hang Mua allows you to ascend the mountain and take in sweeping views of Tam Coc town and Ninh Binh city.
12.00: Having luch with Vietnames cuisine.
13.30: Tam Coc or Trang An
- Option 1: Explore Tam Coc in a Sampan boat and take in the splendor of the caverns and limestone mountains along the Ngo Dong River, also known as Ha Long Bay on land.
- Option 2: Discover Trang An – World Natural Heritage on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limes stone mountain on river – which is called Ha Long Bay on land.
15.30: Visit Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, and the shrine dedicated to its first emperor
16.15: Departure for Hanoi
18.30: Drop off and tour conclusion.
Terms & Conditions
PRICE POLICY FOR CHILDREN:
√ Children from 10 years old: Charge 100% of adult’s rate.
√ Children from 5 to 9 years old: Charge 75% of adult’ rate.
√ Children under 5 years old: Free for a child (2 adults – free for 1 child. Each next child: charge 75% of adult’s rate).
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Booking cancellation must be notified by Email and confirmed by Meritel Hotel. Applicable fees will be calculated depends on confirmation time as follows:
√ 7 days before the departure date: No charge.
√ From 2 to 6 days before departure: Charge 50% of total fee.
√ Within 1 day before the departure date: 100% of fee will be applied.
√ Meritel Hotel will execute a full refund for customers in the event that a trip must be canceled due to an emergency involving a disaster, pandemic, political event, or social event."
