Ninh Binh Fullday Trip: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc with Buffet Lunch, Biking

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11 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Discover Ninh Binh with a full-day adventure from Hanoi. Explore Hoa Lu's historic sites, enjoy a bamboo boat trip through Tam Coc and cycle through peaceful Vietnamese countryside.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city, and breathe the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. Enjoy a boat trip at Tam Coc and see the famed “Halong Bay on Land” mountains. Visit Hoa Lu, ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice and local fruits onboard, you’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

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Lunch

What You Get

Discover Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River
Delicious Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
Cycling around the peaceful countryside
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Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Good To Know

  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

7h00-7h30: Pick up at Hanoi Old Quarter. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax. The first destination on this trip is Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital. Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local food. Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch. Visit Tam Coc by 1,5-hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with the paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. Continue the tour for 30-45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people. Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi 19h00 – 19h30: Arrive back to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel. End trips!

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We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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