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The best day tour to explore Ninh Binh where history meets majesty. The tour departs daily from Hanoi to let you unravel history at Hoa Lu ancient citadels in 10th century of Vietnam, cycle through emerald rice fields, sail through 3 caves in Tam Coc, and conquer the Dragon Peak at Mua Cave for a panoramic view of Ninh Binh. Indulge in a local buffet lunch & let our English-speaking guide lead the way. Daily departures from Hanoi, on limousine bus, with pick up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time is added to the total time duration:- Travel time from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: up to 3 hours (including pick-up time at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter) - Travel time from Ninh Binh to Hanoi: up to 3 hours( including drop off time at hotels)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty Nestled amidst the limestone mountains and serene landscapes of Ninh Binh, Vietnam, lies Hoa Lu, an ancient capital with a rich history dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Once the powerful seat of the Dinh and Early Le dynasties, Hoa Lu now stands as a captivating testament to Vietnam's vibrant past. Travelers are drawn to Hoa Lu for its captivating blend of historical intrigue and natural beauty. Explore the ruins of royal temples like Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, imagining the echoes of emperors and battles that once filled the air. Hike through verdant valleys, boat along scenic rivers, and marvel at the towering karst formations that rise dramatically from the landscape.
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, rivers, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land Nestled in Ninh Binh province, Tam Coc, meaning "three caves," lives up to its name. Your journey begins on the Ngo Dong River, where skilled local boatmen navigate amidst this majestic karst landscape. Glide through towering arches carved by time, marvel at the mirrored reflections on the water's surface, and duck your head as you enter the cool, mysterious embrace of the three caves: Ca, Hai, and Ba.
Bamboo Boat trip at Tam Coc, Cycling around the village in Ninh Binh
English speaking guide
Buffet Lunch at local restaurant (Vegetarian dishes available)
Visit King Dinh & King Le Temples in Hoa Lu
Climb up to peak of Mua Cave
All Entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Old Quarter by Limousine Bus
Drink + Tips for guide and driver
Travel insurance
Other things are not mentioned in our tour program.
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Pickup included
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Navigator157862,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
While planning our trip to Vietnam, Ivy from Vivu Halong took care of every detail for our Halong Bay adventure. We completely trusted her to shape our experience, and she truly delivered. She expertly arranged our dinner and day cruise with Ambassador Cruises. She even honored our special request for a window table, allowing us to fully enjoy the breathtaking views. Everything was seamless, including the return logistics. The driver brought us safely and comfortably back to our hotel in Hanoi. We are very grateful to Ivy for organizing this wonderful trip. If you are looking to book a Halong Bay tour, we highly recommend getting in touch with her!




















608yuyul,Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great service and yummy buffet. Nice views. The booking includes one way taxi service. you need to get one by yourself when done. The ride is a just $8-10 one way. The weather is not very good on the day we went.






GrandTour40439034137,Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was an excellent experiance all together. We have enjoyed a lot. The behaviour and support was very nice. It was very clean city . They took all safety measure during the tour. We would like to visit here again.





942ganeshb,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
one of the best travel agency, just love it i wish tey had all over the world. Ho long bay is the best tour I ever had in my life. I have travel a lot of country but i love their tour, tour guide
skl0708,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Loved our trip with Jimmy (Mr.Thanh) and Mr.Nguyen was absolutely lovely. They were flexible and accomodate of our requests - right from timings, to the need for some last minute shopping and even helping with puppet show tickets, Jimmy made it all happen! The street food tour curated by Jimmy was the best we have had so far - such exceptional food and places! We also loved his thoughtfulness about scheduling and prioritising sites to ensure we managed to cover the important stuff first. Overall a great start to our trip in Vietnam with the Vivu team ❤️





gregpE960OW,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
We would just like to thank Jimmy and driver for the excellent day we had. Jimmys professionalism and guiding made a great day. We would thoroughly recommend this day and we will be back!

RaviKesavan,Jul 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I booked all my tours with them. 1. Ha Noi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave– Ha Noi 2. 8 hour cruise on Halong Bay (La Casta Cruises) 3. Full day Hanoi City Tour Everything was arranged well and I am really happy with them.













hazzazhossain,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I have booked halong bay and ninh binh tour from them. They were very helpful. Specially Ms. Oanh Pham was very helpful. Their price was reasonable Overall fantastic experience.
32christopheri,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Vivu team is superb! Very helpful and giving instant feedback. Recommended for everyone next trip, especially for family trip
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