Tour Highlights
- Private Exclusive Tour: Enjoy a customized itinerary with your own group (2 to 8 people) traveling in a dedicated private vehicle.
- Experience the 'Halong Bay on Land': A healing 2-3 hour journey passing through mysterious caves and towering limestone cliffs on a traditional sampan boat rowed by locals.
- Journey to Vietnam's Roots: Discover the deep history of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, through the insightful storytelling of a Thai-speaking guide.
- Hearty Korean Meal: For guests who prefer familiar tastes over local cuisine, we provide a neat and authentic Korean set meal (Baekban) for lunch.
- Seamless Communication: A dedicated Thai-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the trip, ensuring efficient movement and detailed local information.
Itinerary
We have designed the optimal route for the journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, which takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours one way (about 200km round trip).
- 07:00 ~ 07:30 | Hotel Pick-up: Depart from your designated hotel in downtown Hanoi via private vehicle.
- 09:30 ~ 10:30 | Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: Explore the ruins of Vietnam's first capital, steeped in the history of the Dinh and Le dynasties. (Approx. 1 hour)
- 11:30 ~ 12:30 | Lunch Time: Recharge your energy with a neat Korean set meal at a local Korean restaurant in Ninh Binh.
- 13:00 ~ 15:00 | Tam Coc Sampan Boat Tour: Enjoy the core essence of Ninh Binh, passing through limestone cliffs, rice fields, and caves on a rowing boat with a local boatman. (Approx. 2-3 hours)
- 15:30 ~ 17:00 | Mua Cave Viewpoint (Optional): Climb approximately 500 steps to witness the best viewpoint in Ninh Binh, overlooking the winding rivers of Tam Coc. (Approx. 1.5-2 hours)
- 17:30 ~ 18:00 | Return to Hanoi: Safe transfer back to your hotel in downtown Hanoi via private vehicle.
Meeting Information
This product is a private tour that includes hotel pick-up service.
- Meeting Point: The lobby of the hotel in downtown Hanoi specified during booking.
- Meeting Time: 07:00 AM (May vary by 10-20 minutes depending on local traffic conditions).
- Guide Identification: The private driver and Thai-speaking guide will be waiting with a picket displaying your name.
Important Notices
- Dress Code: When visiting the Mua Cave viewpoint, you must climb about 500 steps, so please wear comfortable sneakers.
- Sun Protection: As you will be directly exposed to strong sunlight during the Tam Coc boat tour, we strongly recommend bringing a parasol, hat, and sunscreen.
- Child Policy: Child rates apply to children aged 4 to under 7, or those with a height of 120cm or more.
- Infant Policy: One infant aged 3 or under is free; from the second infant, 50% of the adult fare applies.
- Optional Cost: An additional fee of $10 per person will be charged on-site for the optional visit to the Mua Cave viewpoint.
- Punctuality Policy: Due to the nature of private tours, if you are more than 30 minutes late, the tour may be difficult to proceed and may be treated as a no-show.
- Weather Conditions: In case of natural disasters such as heavy rain, the itinerary may be changed or canceled for safety.
- What to Bring: Please prepare personal medication and a small amount of local currency (for tips and personal shopping).
Cancellation & FAQ
[Frequently Asked Questions]
- Q. Can I change the lunch menu?
A. A Korean set meal is provided by default. If you wish to change it to local specialties, such as goat meat dishes, please request this in advance when booking. - Q. Will it be too tiring for children?
A. The Tam Coc boat tour is very relaxing. However, Mua Cave has many stairs, so we recommend that families with young children or the elderly decide whether to proceed after consulting with the guide. - Q. Is the booking confirmed immediately?
A. This product requires confirmation of local vehicle and guide assignment, which may take up to 7 days. Immediate confirmation is not available.