With limestone outcrops amid serene rice paddies, Tam Coc is best appreciated on a languorous rowing-boat ride, with the soundtrack of the river lapping against the oars. Biking through the farming villages along the rural paths discovering, enjoying the landscape as well as the Real Vietnamese rural culture in the countryside. You can stopover to a quick visit to a local family or take photos at some nice viewpoints. Visit Mua cave where we will hike up 500 constructed steps for a Big view of Tam Coc - Trang An - Hoa Lu region. A sampan trip along then meandering canals (2pax in one) throughout 3 tunnel grottoes called “ Tam Coc”, enjoying the stunning landscape of mountains, canals, rice paddies and rural villages among the National Natural Reserve zone that is known to people as Ha Long Bay on ground
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $220.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Hanoi – Tam Coc - Bich Dong – Mua Cave - Hoa Lu ancient capital (private tour for 1 day) 07:00 Pick up at your hotel for Tam Coc landscape in Ninh Binh. 09:30 arrive then take a sampan trip along then meandering canals (2pax in one) throughout 3 tunnel grottoes called “ Tam Coc”, enjoying the stunning landscape of mountains, canals, rice paddies and rural villages among the National Natural Reserve zone that is known to people as Ha Long Bay on ground -Rowing back then we continue our trip to Bich Dong (Jade cave) to visit three ancient pagodas built on mountain cliff (the Lower, Middle and Upper pagoda). -More highlight by from here we ride our bicycles through the farming villages to discover the Real Vietnam and rural Culture. You can stopover to visit or take photos… -Stop at Mua cave to hike up on the Dragon’s back to have a 360o view of Tam Coc and Trang An. -From here, we continue biking on the rural path to Hoa Lu land for lunch at a local restaurant.
-After lunch, we walk/car to visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the year of 968 to 1010. It is a worth visit to the two left old temples of the Dinh and Le king. Learn about the history of country foundation of the Great Viet after being liberated from the thousand years of Chinese domination. -Finally, a car trip back to Hanoi 17:30 – 18:00 arrive back in Hanoi. End the trip – we drop you back to your hotel. Price includes: English speaking tour guide, private car, sampan, bicycles, entrance fees and lunch.
At their hotel or homestay
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Guided Adventure in Ninh Binh Vietnam lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $115 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $220. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
Children aged 4–8 pay from $88, adults from $115. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. At their hotel or homestay Pickup points include Old Quarter Hotel 1961.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Suitable for Family with kids
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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We were a group of three girls travelling around Vietnam, and we had an amazing private guided tour with Quang. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so enjoyable. He showed us beautiful places, shared interesting information, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the tour. We had such a fantastic time and would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Vietnam!
We enjoyed this tour very much. Our guide Quang was professional to show and explain us a lot of beautiful places. He even suggested a very reasonable change of the order in our schedule because we wanted to start earlier. Thankfully, it was possible to drop us at Ninh Binh railway station instead of going back to Hanoi. Additionally, the lunch was very good. It was delicious with meatless alternatives as we requested.
We booked a private tour and Vega sent the driver and the tour guide to take us on an amazing experience in Ninh Binh. Our tour guide Victor showed us very beautiful places, he is very energetic and caring. The company goes beyond just offering you tours, they offer you hospitality. Don't hesitate to book any tours with Vega. Reach out to them with any questions and they will respond and suggest a different itinerary if you would like to see something else or offer you a private ride.
Enjoy your stay in Ninh Binh 2 days 1 night with Vega travel. Our guide Louis was very attentive and attentive to ensure everything went well. We will keep 1 very good memory!
Chers clients, Un grand merci pour ce retour chaleureux ! Nous sommes ravis que votre séjour de 2 jours à Ninh Binh avec Vega Travel vous ait laissé de si bons souvenirs. C’est un plaisir de savoir que Louis a su être attentif et attentionné tout au long de votre voyage. Nous attachons une grande importance à la qualité de l’accompagnement, et vos compliments seront une belle source de motivation pour lui. Merci encore d'avoir choisi nos services. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour découvrir d'autres merveilles du Vietnam ! Bien cordialement, L’équipe de Vega Travel
Victor is the best guide. He took us to the best viewpoint of the river, accompanied us at all times to take pictures and climbed with us the mountain. Then he accompanied us on the boats and very friendly and very good English. Delighted with it, and very good route and travel agency.
Estimado Ruben Rodriguez. ¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir su excelente experiencia con nosotros! Nos hace muy felices saber que disfrutó tanto de la ruta y del servicio de nuestra agencia. Es un orgullo contar con un guía como Víctor. Le transmitiremos sus amables palabras sobre su amabilidad, su buen nivel de inglés y, sobre todo, su disposición para acompañarlos en cada aventura, desde la montaña hasta las fotos en los mejores miradores. Para nosotros, lo más importante es que nuestros viajeros se sientan acompañados y cuidados en todo momento. Gracias por recomendarnos. ¡Será un placer volver a verlos en una próxima aventura con Vega Travel! Saludos cordiales, El equipo de Vega Travel
I really liked our Victor guide. He explained everything very well. I recommend this agency. Everything is very personalized and fits your needs. Recommended
Estimado Javier C. ¡Muchísimas gracias por su recomendación y por sus amables palabras! Nos alegra mucho saber que su excursión fue "perfecta". Es un orgullo para nosotros contar con un guía como Víctor, quien siempre se asegura de explicar cada detalle con claridad y dedicación. En Vega Travel, nos esforzamos por ofrecer un servicio personalizado que se adapte a lo que cada viajero necesita, y saber que usted lo ha valorado así nos motiva a seguir mejorando. Gracias por confiar en nuestra agencia. ¡Será un placer recibirle de nuevo en su próxima visita a Vietnam! Saludos cordiales, El equipo de Vega Travel
I really enjoyed the excursion. Victor made it and it was very good. It made the excursion very enjoyable. 100% recommended
Estimado Adrian Cabrera Marugan. ¡Muchas gracias por su reseña! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutó de la excursión y que tuvo una experiencia tan positiva. Es un placer saber que nuestro guía Víctor hizo que su viaje fuera tan ameno y agradable. Él siempre se esfuerza por compartir lo mejor de la bahía con energía y profesionalidad, y estará encantado de recibir su recomendación al 100 %. Gracias por elegir Vega Travel. ¡Esperamos volver a verle pronto para otra aventura inolvidable! Saludos cordiales, El equipo de Vega Travel
Amazing experience! Everything was great, and our guide Quang was incredible. He made the whole adventure even more special and truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Dear Mr./Ms Pablo S., Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience in Ninh Binh with us. It is fantastic to know that Mr. Quang helped make your adventure even more special and unforgettable. Ninh Binh is a truly magical place, and having a dedicated guide like Quang to share its beauty makes all the difference. Your high recommendation means a lot to our team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to explore more of Vietnam's stunning landscapes in the future! Best regards, Vega Travel Team
Quang was an amazing guide! We had a lot of fun and very good recommendations from he. I would highly recommended taking this tour with Vega Travel.
Dear Mr./Ms Sebastián C, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you had a "great experience" with us. It’s wonderful to know that you had a lot of fun and found Mr. Quang’s recommendations helpful. He always takes great care to ensure our guests get the most out of their journey, and he will be thrilled to hear your praise. Your high recommendation of Vega Travel is greatly appreciated. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable adventure in Vietnam! Best regards, Vega Travel Team
Quang Quack is very nice, friendly guide who brings us to the beautiful nature, taking care from transport, meals, stay, to activities in Ninh Binh. He also offered to take photos for us. He follows the schedule well and also adjust to your desire. There is still free time to have a drink at night. Quang shows us to the more quite, less crowded boat tour which made the experience more special and calming.
Dear Mr Tri Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your lovely experience in Ninh Binh! We are delighted to hear that Quang Quack took such great care of every detail, from transportation and meals to capturing your memories through photos. We believe that a great guide is someone who not only follows the schedule but also listens to your desires, and we're glad Quang could provide that personalized touch for you. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the quieter, less crowded boat tour—it truly makes the nature of Ninh Binh feel more special and calming. We will definitely pass your compliments to Quang; he will be thrilled! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another memorable journey in Vietnam. Best regards, The Vega Travel Team
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