Ninh Binh Full-Day Highlights Tour from Hanoi with Boat Trip, Cycling, and Lunch
by Aloha Vietnam Travel Guide
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This full-day tour lasts about 11 hours, starting with a hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 7:00 and 7:15 AM. The first stop is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, where guests spend about 45 minutes visiting Dinh King temple located in a mountainous area. Next, the tour continues with a climb of 500 steps up Lying Dragon Mountain to reach the top, offering views of the river, mountain, and Ninh Binh City. Along the way, guests also visit a dry cave and, during summer, a lotus farm featuring colorful flowers. Afterward, a traditional Vietnamese set lunch is served at a local bungalow around noon. In the early afternoon, participants enjoy a 105-minute sampan boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, passing through three caves named Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, while navigating limestone mountains and rice fields with a local rower. Following the boat ride, guests cycle through rice fields and villages for about 20 minutes to reach Bich Dong Pagoda. This ancient pagoda was constructed in 1428 and requires climbing 200 steps to see its three sections: the lower pagoda at the mountain’s base, the middle pagoda halfway up, and the top pagoda at the summit. After visiting the pagoda, cycling continues back to the parking area. The tour ends with a farewell drink in Tam Coc before returning to Hanoi, arriving around 6:30 PM. The group travels in a limousine car with a maximum of 9 people and is accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide. Included in the tour are admission fees, use of bicycles, conical hats, bottled water, wet towels in hot weather, air-conditioned transport, and lunch.
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Tour Overview
The tour starts with pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00 and 7:15 AM. At 9:15 AM, arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital and visit Dinh King temple. At 10:30 AM, climb 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views, visit a dry cave, and a lotus farm in summer. Lunch is served at a local bungalow at noon. At 1:15 PM, take a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc through three caves. At 3:00 PM, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda and visit the ancient pagoda built in 1428. After cycling back, have a farewell drink at 4:00 PM, then depart for Hanoi, ending around 6:30 PM.
360 min
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Spend about 45 minutes visiting Dinh King temple located in a mountainous area at Hoa Lu, the first ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries.
45 min
Lying Dragon Mountain Climb
Climb 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain to see panoramic views of the river, mountains, and Ninh Binh City. Visit a dry cave and a lotus farm with colorful flowers during the summer lotus season.
60 min
Ngo Dong River Boat Trip
Take a 105-minute sampan boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, passing through three caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. The boat moves through limestone mountains and rice fields, operated by local rowers.
105 min
Bich Dong Pagoda Visit
Cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, built in 1428. Climb 200 steps to view its three parts: the lower pagoda at the mountain foot, the middle pagoda halfway up, and the top pagoda at the summit.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Highlights Tour from Hanoi with Boat Trip, Cycling, and Lunch
by Aloha Vietnam Travel Guide
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 11 hours, starting with a hotel pickup in Hanoi's Old Quarter between 7:00 and 7:15 AM. The first stop is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, where guests spend about 45 minutes visiting Dinh King temple located in a mountainous area. Next, the tour continues with a climb of 500 steps up Lying Dragon Mountain to reach the top, offering views of the river, mountain, and Ninh Binh City. Along the way, guests also visit a dry cave and, during summer, a lotus farm featuring colorful flowers. Afterward, a traditional Vietnamese set lunch is served at a local bungalow around noon. In the early afternoon, participants enjoy a 105-minute sampan boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, passing through three caves named Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, while navigating limestone mountains and rice fields with a local rower. Following the boat ride, guests cycle through rice fields and villages for about 20 minutes to reach Bich Dong Pagoda. This ancient pagoda was constructed in 1428 and requires climbing 200 steps to see its three sections: the lower pagoda at the mountain’s base, the middle pagoda halfway up, and the top pagoda at the summit. After visiting the pagoda, cycling continues back to the parking area. The tour ends with a farewell drink in Tam Coc before returning to Hanoi, arriving around 6:30 PM. The group travels in a limousine car with a maximum of 9 people and is accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide. Included in the tour are admission fees, use of bicycles, conical hats, bottled water, wet towels in hot weather, air-conditioned transport, and lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Full-Day Ninh Binh Tour Overview
The tour starts with pick-up in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00 and 7:15 AM. At 9:15 AM, arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital and visit Dinh King temple. At 10:30 AM, climb 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views, visit a dry cave, and a lotus farm in summer. Lunch is served at a local bungalow at noon. At 1:15 PM, take a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc through three caves. At 3:00 PM, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda and visit the ancient pagoda built in 1428. After cycling back, have a farewell drink at 4:00 PM, then depart for Hanoi, ending around 6:30 PM.
360 min
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Spend about 45 minutes visiting Dinh King temple located in a mountainous area at Hoa Lu, the first ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries.
45 min
Lying Dragon Mountain Climb
Climb 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain to see panoramic views of the river, mountains, and Ninh Binh City. Visit a dry cave and a lotus farm with colorful flowers during the summer lotus season.
60 min
Ngo Dong River Boat Trip
Take a 105-minute sampan boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, passing through three caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. The boat moves through limestone mountains and rice fields, operated by local rowers.
105 min
Bich Dong Pagoda Visit
Cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, built in 1428. Climb 200 steps to view its three parts: the lower pagoda at the mountain foot, the middle pagoda halfway up, and the top pagoda at the summit.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.