Ninh Binh-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc - Mua cave - Dragon Mountain Hiking 1 Day Tour
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Ninh Binh-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc - Mua cave - Dragon Mountain Hiking 1 Day Tour
By Vietnam Real Tour
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Ages 1-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 10h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Pick-up and and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter by Air-conditioner bus
- Rowing boat trip in Tam Coc
- Experienced English speaking guide.
- Delicious Buffer Lunch
- Hiking time to the top on Mua cave
- Photo hunting time on top of mountain
- Bicycle ride
- Complimentary water in the bus
- Lunch
What's not included- All meals & beverages not specifically mentioned.
- Pick up and drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter not included (additional charges may apply for pick up outside of Hanoi Old Quarter); for verification please contact info@vietnamrealtour.com
- Tips, Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above
- Travel insurance.
- Visa application (where applicable) and personal travel documents are the sole responsibility of travelers.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick up at customer's hotel/ stay in Hanoi Old Quarter
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86406P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86406P4
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- 754saarar0 contributionsAmazing stay with local Hmong people - tour you can’t miss!Mama Zuzu and Mama Zu made our stay in Sapa and their home village truly wonderful. Very kind and hospitable people. We did two days trekking with Mama Zu and she was the best local guide to show us the beautiful nature and tell us about the rice fields. Home stay at their place gives you an authentic experience to get to see a glance of their everyday life. At this time of the year the weather is not so warm so prepare some warm clothes with you. This tour is a must for anyone visiting Sapa and Northern Vietnam! Highly recommend!Written 8 January 2025
- oliverbA4491ED0 contributionsLovely Mama ZuzuAmazing track through bamboo woods, ris fields small villages! Mama Zuzu was kind and head the perfect room where we could stay! I can only recommendWritten 7 January 2025
- matejo6730 contributionsHiking in a beautiful nature and staying with frindly locals. A very unique experience.2 days of hiking with mama Zuzu was really amazing. Everything went well, she picked us at the bus station and then after a quick lunch started to hike. Nature is beautiful and she explained to us all that we aksed her. Her English is very good :) at her homestay, we were lucky. Thry celebrated s birthday and they invited us to join. It was such a warm and pleasant experience. We ate cake. And had dinner together. We also tried happy water 😀 the place we stayed in was very clean, beds warm comfortable. If you want to experience a bit non touristy place and stay with real locals, then this is the tour to pick. I really recommend it. Thank you again for everything dear Zuzu.Written 1 January 2025
- 521izzye0 contributionsAn amazing experienceWe stayed at Mama Zuzu’s homestay for one night in December 2024. She adapted the tour to suit the weather conditions and made sure we had the best experience possible. The accommodation was perfect, with a room to ourselves and a hot shower. The food was also delicious and plentiful! Thank you so much.Written 21 December 2024
- 571lenao0 contributionsone of my best experiencesIt was great. Ya as Guide is very funny and great. Her family ist real friendly and the House are nice and Had everything for us. Amazing Food and many Happy Water. Thanks for all ! It was amazing and a Joy to met you .Written 19 December 2024
- Navigator8128160 contributionsNice people, good experienceMama Zuzu is very nice. Nice rooms, nice guide, heavy way, but worth it. A must try for every who likes hiking und See the real placesWritten 19 December 2024
- E8359OMahmedb0 contributionsBest experienceThe experience is perfect Special thanks to the crew. There hospitality is wonderful. Nice smiley faces Special thanks to Mohamed Mahmoud, Ibrahim sec, Ahmed, Emad . I recommend everyone to try this experience Best Regards Wael Room: 328Written 10 December 2024
- OnAir594102625520 contributionsAmazing trek and local experienceAmazing trek booked at the last minute. Despite the rain and fog, the 5 hour hike was super pleasant (bit treacherous at the end but easily doable). Once arrived, the dinner and the atmosphere was amazing and super homely, followed by a good night of sleep. Breakfast amazing and we went back for a second smaller hike through the rice fields and through other villages I highly recommend for a short trip, we booked last minute the night before.Written 5 December 2024
- W9170BOrobh0 contributionsMama Zuzu.....what an amazing tour guide!The trekking trip with Mama ZuZu was amazing! The transport was great at communicating pickups and arrived on time. The sleeper was quite small for me (being 6ft'3) but you can upgrade to VIP buses if you wish. After arriving in Sa Pa after 6 hours, we were greeted by Mama ZuZu and had lunch before beginning the trek which showed how beautiful the area is. After 3.5 hours trekking we arrived at the homestay and not knowing what to expect, it exceeded everything I thought. Her and her family/friends made us feel so welcome throughout our stay and drinking rice wine shots and beers after the amazing feast rounded off a great first day. The second day was more of the same with a good breakfast, coffee/tea before setting off on another trek. Again the scenery is breathtaking and we were really lucky with the weather both days but make sure to bring some proper grippy trainers/shoes and clothes that you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Amazing experience overall, would definitely recommend!Written 30 November 2024
- hannasS6712LO0 contributionsAmazingAmazing tour with an amazing family as tour guides. The homestay was super beautiful with an amazing view! Thank you to the family for a very good time!Written 8 November 2024
- adriaanb20140 contributionsSapa trekkingExcellent trip ✨ Highly recommended! Dont pack too much stuff! You wont need it! Good for solo travel. great food x. Good shoes essential zWritten 29 September 2024
- 768facundom0 contributionsAmazing experience!We were able to enjoy Vietnam in all its facets. It was an incredible trip and where we felt comfortable at home, we were calm the entire time thanks to its organization. Many thanks for everythingWritten 23 September 2024
- yohankuei0 contributionsBest Sapa experienceOne of the best experiences I've had! Mama Zuzu was amazing, she has been trekking for over 11 years. She's always smiling and super helpful! We stayed at Lala homestay and the place was astonishingly clean. Everything was perfect! Highly recommendedWritten 17 September 2024
- N2937FSquentind0 contributionsAfter the deluge and the typhoon, trekking in the rice paddies under the sunWe have been guided by Ma Ma for 2 days and 1 night, just after the huge rains and the typhoon in Vietnam. We are very glad that we didn't cancel our trek and homestay with her, as it was amazing ! Ma Ma showed us around by trekking in the rice paddies, experiencing riding on scooters and eating delicious local food, made by her husband ! Even though the paths were sometimes a bit slippery, we were able to see enough of the landscapes (safely, with Ma Ma's help) and be immersed in the local Hmong culture.Written 16 September 2024
- 768facundom0 contributionsGreat experienceA great experience. Mama Zuzu has really been a great guide and very kind. The HomeStay is a very attractive, clean and ideal place to rest. Advisable!Written 7 September 2024
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Stephanie H
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Not much I can say that I didn't like about this tour we started off the day with them picking us up right on time at our hotel very convenient. They actually came inside and had our names. Bus was top of the line comfortable, air conditioned not too cold tour guide was very informative. They gave us an opportunity to get souvenirs rest stops for restrooms drinks, snacks, and they were very forward on exactly what to expect at each portion of the excursion. The only takeaway would be clarity on where we're meeting after we are dispersed during the certain stages of the excursion. Boat ride was too extensive in time and the mountain climb was too little time. Between the two if they were to be balanced out this excursion would be completely, totally, and utterly amazing.
Make sure you bring enough vnd dollars with you ATM rates are 4% and you must be where of the pushy salesman that take your pictures. Make sure to haggle their price. Mind you they are not a part of the tour they are just local sellers.
Make sure you bring enough vnd dollars with you ATM rates are 4% and you must be where of the pushy salesman that take your pictures. Make sure to haggle their price. Mind you they are not a part of the tour they are just local sellers.
Written 18 November 2023
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Sherry
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Feb 2019 • Family
Manh很有耐心的聽我們的需求並提供相對的行程, 他的服務很好也給了我們不錯的價格.
在Mua cave爬山的時候, 導遊很細心有特別關心我媽媽 (60多歲) 的身體狀況. 雖然爬階梯很累, 但在山上看到的風景很值得. 午餐後我們在三谷遊船, 途中會經過三個天然石灰岩洞, 很特別也讓人放鬆. 我們對這次的旅程很滿意.
Manh is very helpful and patiently listen to our needs and introduce the tours. He provide the best service and pretty good price.
The tour guide paid extra attention to my mom's (over 60s) physical condition while we climb the Mua cave. It's tired to climb all those stairs but the view is amazing and worth the pain! After lunch, we took boat trip in Tam Coc which take about an hour and we go through 3 natural tunnels in the limestone, it is relaxing. We are very satisfied with this journey.
在Mua cave爬山的時候, 導遊很細心有特別關心我媽媽 (60多歲) 的身體狀況. 雖然爬階梯很累, 但在山上看到的風景很值得. 午餐後我們在三谷遊船, 途中會經過三個天然石灰岩洞, 很特別也讓人放鬆. 我們對這次的旅程很滿意.
Manh is very helpful and patiently listen to our needs and introduce the tours. He provide the best service and pretty good price.
The tour guide paid extra attention to my mom's (over 60s) physical condition while we climb the Mua cave. It's tired to climb all those stairs but the view is amazing and worth the pain! After lunch, we took boat trip in Tam Coc which take about an hour and we go through 3 natural tunnels in the limestone, it is relaxing. We are very satisfied with this journey.
Written 7 March 2019
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Dear Lalala
Really thankful to your review on here.
We are really happy to see your mom and you have enjoyed Ninh Binh - Mua cave - Tam Coc trip so much. I would forwarded your kind words to tour guide who was so glad to hearing that.
Your kidn words on here is also helping other traveller more understanding the beauty in Ninh Binh and might help everyone easier to join this trip.
We also would like to have more chance customizing your trip in the future. As still have many more beautiful and lovely place in Vietnam. We ensure to bring you the best services and prices again in the furture.
Let us sending our greeting to your mom and family.
Best wishes!
Manh & Vietnam Real Tour team!
Written 24 April 2019
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Lorraine
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My partner and I booked the cycling day trip to Ninh Bihn, Tam Coc and Mua Caves. The morning part was very nice, we visited the ancient capital. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history. I learned alot and the scenery was beautiful. The boat ride at Tom Coc was very enjoyable and felt tranquil/relaxing. The fact that there were so many tourists because of the holiday didn't take away from it at all.
The day did feel very rushed however. when we arrived at the Mua Caves at about 3.10pm we were told we had just 50 minutes to go up and down and then we would have to leave. It was very busy on the climb which slowed things down and meant we only had time to go to one of the two peaks. There was no time to look around the grounds or markets around the Mua Caves. We also didn't get to go cycling at all, there was absolutely no time. It was disappointing as these were the aspects of the day I had been looking forward to most.
It was during the New Years holiday so I can understand that everything was much busier than usual. Plus some members of our tour needed to be back in Hanoi by a certain time which is obviously difficult at this time of year but it was disappointing to miss out completely on the cycling aspect.
The day did feel very rushed however. when we arrived at the Mua Caves at about 3.10pm we were told we had just 50 minutes to go up and down and then we would have to leave. It was very busy on the climb which slowed things down and meant we only had time to go to one of the two peaks. There was no time to look around the grounds or markets around the Mua Caves. We also didn't get to go cycling at all, there was absolutely no time. It was disappointing as these were the aspects of the day I had been looking forward to most.
It was during the New Years holiday so I can understand that everything was much busier than usual. Plus some members of our tour needed to be back in Hanoi by a certain time which is obviously difficult at this time of year but it was disappointing to miss out completely on the cycling aspect.
Written 10 February 2019
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Dear lorraine90
Thank you so much for your comment on here.
My team was so happy to see that you did enjoy almost the trip, and happier to see what was running during your travel date. Your review helps us so much to warning and improving our service during Tet Holiday for next customers.
Hopefully that you can leave the thing what was not good behind, and remember all the nice image of Vietnam.
I promise that we will warn and take care more carefully our next customer's trip and your situation never happens again with our next customer.
We really hope to have more chance welcoming you back and of cours, we will bring you the best experience.
Hope you have a nice day there, and please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any further comment what helps our business growing up.
Best wishes!
Manh & Vietnam Real Tour team!
WhatsApp: +84 976 242 887
Written 18 February 2019
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