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Ninh Binh boat tour (Tam Coc or Thung Nham) Full Day Trip

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Tour code:NB-TN-01D
Duration:1 day
Starts in:Hanoi
Ends in:Ninh Binh
Places to visit:Hanoi - Mua Cave Mountain - Bich Dong Pagoda - Thung Nham Bird Park - Hanoi
Also part of: Vietnam Day Trips

Trip highlights

Highlights of the Ninh Binh boat tour:

  • Climb Mua Cave Mountain, where 486 steps lead you to a summit with breathtaking views of Tam Coc and its surrounding landscapes.
  • Next, explore the Bich Dong Pagoda, a fascinating complex of caves and Buddhist temples.
  • Continue your adventure to Thung Nham Bird Park, where you will enjoy a two-hour rowboat cruise, perfect for observing various bird species such as storks and herons.

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Day 1
Mua Cave Mountain - Bich Dong Pagoda - Thung Nham Bird Park (L)
Mua Cave Mountain - Bich Dong Pagoda - Thung Nham Bird Park (L)
Depart for Ninh Binh, known as the "Halong Bay on land" with its limestone rocks and rice fields bathed by lakes and rivers. Start by climbing Mua Cave Mountain in the village of Ninh Xuan, where once Tran kings watched dance performances. After 486 steps, you will reach the summit offering stunning views over Tam Coc Boat and its landscapes of rocky pinnacles and rice fields.
 
Then, head to Tam Coc for a walk, by bike or car depending on the weather and your preferences, through landscapes abundant with white ducks. Next, visit the Bich Dong Pagoda, famous for its caves and Buddhist temples nestled in the mountains.
 
After lunch in a local restaurant, you will head to Thung Nham for a two-hour rowboat cruise. This will be an opportunity to observe a variety of birds, including storks, herons, teal, starlings, and even Phoenixes, a precious species listed in the Red Book (bird returns are very frequent in the late afternoon from 4:00 PM).
Your day will end with a return to Hanoi.
End of the Tam Coc boat tour!

Price includes

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle during all trip.
  • English-speaking guide during all tours.
  • Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Boat-sampan for cruise.
  • Lunch as specified in the itinerary
  • Water & cool towels
  • Government taxes & service charge

Price excludes

  • Drinks and meals not mentioned
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks, tips… etc

Notes

  • Our driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel. Please let us know your hotel's name and address.
  • If you haven't booked a hotel in Hanoi yet, we can help you find the best one in the center. You need to provide us with the date of arrival, the number of people.

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Vial G
Sunday, May 12, 2024 9:57 PM
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Superb tour of the Ninh Binh boat tour in Tam Coc, perfectly organized with an exceptional guide! Thanks to Hung for his kindness, availability, and detailed explanations about the history of the temples visited, as well as his valuable advice on avoiding tourist traps! I highly recommend it.
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Breton H
Sunday, May 12, 2024 9:57 PM
5.0 Excellent
Ninh Binh boat tour truly is a slice of paradise, offering a fantastic mix of breathtaking beauty and fascinating history. The region is well-known for its picturesque landscapes, featuring winding rivers, limestone mountains. The most elegant sight on earth is the terrestrial Halong Bay: during a boat ride, you will see incredible limestone cliffs.

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