Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu - Trang An with Cycling

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Overview

Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the first capital of Vietnam, and visit the 17th-century temples of Kings Dinh and Le.Enjoy a cycling adventure through local villages and rice paddies, experiencing rural life up close.Relish a local Vietnamese lunch with panoramic mountain and river views (Buffet or Deluxe Set Menu depending on your transport option).Choose between two iconic boat trips:Tam Coc – a tranquil rowboat journey through rice fields and caves.Trang An – a UNESCO World Heritage site with majestic karst landscapes and cave tunnels.Relax with comfortable transfers from Hanoi by Shuttle Bus, Limousine, or Luxury D-Car.

Highlights

Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the first capital of Vietnam, and visit the 17th-century temples of Kings Dinh and Le.
Enjoy a cycling adventure through local villages and rice paddies, experiencing rural life up close.
Relish a local Vietnamese lunch with panoramic mountain and river views (Buffet or Deluxe Set Menu depending on your transport option).
Choose between two iconic boat trips:
Tam Coc – a tranquil rowboat journey through rice fields and caves.
Trang An – a UNESCO World Heritage site with majestic karst landscapes and cave tunnels.
Relax with comfortable transfers from Hanoi by Shuttle Bus, Limousine, or Luxury D-Car.

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Reminders

In case the tour cannot operate due to external factors such as extreme weather or other force majeure conditions, we will inform you at least 2 days in advance and provide a full refund.

Traffic congestion and road restrictions may occur in the Old Quarter, especially during holidays. Therefore, the exact pick-up time will be confirmed the evening before the tour date.

Please be at your pick-up point 5–10 minutes early.

The driver will proceed to the next pick-up location after waiting a maximum of 15 minutes. We are not responsible for guests who arrive late for any reason.

What You Can Expect

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Duration

1 Day

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Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh (approx. 120 km).

Arrive at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant. Begin a 20-minute cycling trip to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

Visit the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le, admire 17th-century Vietnamese architecture, and learn about the country’s first capital.

(If you prefer not to cycle, transfer by bus to Hoa Lu for the visit, then return to Cozy Vietnam Restaurant.)

Continue cycling for another 30 minutes around nearby villages to discover rural life, then return to the restaurant.

Lunch at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant while overlooking poetic river and mountain landscapes.

Luxury D-Car guests: Deluxe Set Menu on the 2nd floor (private and cozy).

Shuttle Bus/Thaco Limousine guests: Buffet lunch on the 3rd floor (modern and elegant).

Choose one

Option 1: Tam Coc (1.5 hours) – Row through rice paddies, caves, and serene waterways, nicknamed “Halong Bay on land.”

Option 2: Trang An (1.5 – 2 hours) – Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site with cave tunnels, dramatic limestone formations, and film settings from Kong: Skull Island (2016).

Arrive back in Hanoi Old Quarter, drop-off at hotel. Trip ends.

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Pickup Point

Hanoi Old Quarter
Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Please provide a phone number that is reachable during the tour
Please share your hotel name and address
Kindly inform us in advance if you are vegetarian or have any food allergies when placing the order

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A comfortable journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, traveling in a modern Shuttle Bus, Thaco Limousine, or Luxury D-Car.Cycling through the countryside of Hoa Lu to discover peaceful villages, rice paddies, and local life.A guided visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, including the temples of King Dinh and King Le with their 17th-century architecture.A delicious lunch with two styles of service: Deluxe Set Menu (Luxury D-Car option) or Buffet (Shuttle Bus / Thaco Limousine option), both with panoramic mountain and river views.Choice of boat trip:

Tam Coc – known as “Halong Bay on Land,” with limestone cliffs, rice fields, and natural caves.

Trang An – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for tunnel caves and movie location of Kong: Skull Island.

Hassle-free round trip with English-speaking guide and complimentary amenities (rain-coat, conical hat, mineral water).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Duration: 11 hours

Pick up time: 6:00 AM - 7:15 AM

The itinerary and schedule may change without prior notice depending on weather conditions or other external factors.

On weekends, certain streets in Hanoi Old Quarter are reserved for pedestrians only. Therefore, our vehicles (Luxury D-car / Thaco Limousine / Shuttle Bus) will drop you off at the nearest accessible point instead of directly at your hotel.

Pick-up and drop-off service is available within around Hanoi Old Quarter area.

For hotels outside the Old Quarter, guests are required to come to a designated meeting point, where the tour guide will meet and pick you up.

This tour will depart from Hanoi early in the morning to ensure timely arrival in Ninh Binh, as the journey takes approximately 2-2.5 hours. Please note that customers are advised to book the service at least one day before the tour date so that we can confirm the booking, arrange the pick-up vehicle, and organize the number of participants accordingly. The vehicle will wait a maximum of 10 minutes at your pick-up point. Please be ready at least 5 minutes in advance to ensure timely departure. If the waiting time exceeds this limit, the vehicle will leave and return to the Old Quarter to continue picking up other guests.

Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Please inform us in advance.

CHILDREN POLICY

1-4 years old: Free (sharing services with parents).

If private seat required

Luxury D-Car: 16 USD/seatThaco Limousine: 12 USD/seatShuttle Bus: 8 USD/seatTHINGS TO BRING
Hat & umbrella – for sun protection.
Comfortable shoes – for walking & cycling.
Sun cream & sunglasses – for outdoor activities.
Mosquito repellent – especially during boat & cycling tours.
Camera – to capture stunning landscapes.

Must Know

In case the tour cannot operate due to external factors such as extreme weather or other force majeure conditions, we will inform you at least 2 days in advance and provide a full refund.
In case the tour cannot operate due to external factors such as extreme weather or other force majeure conditions, we will inform you at least 2 days in advance and provide a full refund.
Traffic congestion and road restrictions may occur in the Old Quarter, especially during holidays. Therefore, the exact pick-up time will be confirmed the evening before the tour date.
Traffic congestion and road restrictions may occur in the Old Quarter, especially during holidays. Therefore, the exact pick-up time will be confirmed the evening before the tour date.
Please be at your pick-up point 5–10 minutes early.
Please be at your pick-up point 5–10 minutes early.
The driver will proceed to the next pick-up location after waiting a maximum of 15 minutes. We are not responsible for guests who arrive late for any reason.
The driver will proceed to the next pick-up location after waiting a maximum of 15 minutes. We are not responsible for guests who arrive late for any reason.