Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu - Trang An (o Tam Coc) - Mua Cave

Our tour guide Long is very nice, informative and helpful. He answered all questions raised by this history/ heritage fan (i.e. me) and always made sure I would not be left behind/ got lost when this photography fan (i.e. me again) took photos for too long (LOL). The small group tour was enjoyable to allow meeting nice new friends and comfortable small van transfer. Itinerary is just about right if you like heritage, landscape and some exercises -500 steps to mountain tops and 20 min cycling. You can help the boat lady on the boat riding if you want. Haha

Nahirapan akong hanapin ang lugar ng pagkuha, kaya nagpabalik-balik ako nang hindi mapakali. Malapit kasi ito sa hotel malapit sa malaking simbahan, kaya akala ko susunduin ako sa hotel, dahil doon. Ang tour ay may English guide. Mga 30% lang ang naintindihan ko, pero kinaya naman. Ang dahilan kung bakit ko pinili ang tour na ito ay dahil makakapunta ako sa Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, at Mua Cave, may pagbibisikleta, at babalik ako sa hotel ng 5:30. Sa huli, nakabalik ako sa hotel ng 7:30, pero sapat na rin ang 2 oras na boat ride sa Tam Coc, at nang sabihin ko na gusto kong magpababa malapit sa malaking simbahan sa pagbalik, pinagbigyan nila ako, at napakahusay ng guide na kayang umangkop sa sitwasyon. Ang 500 na baitang ng hagdan, o halos bangin, ay naakyat ko kahit ako ay 56 taong gulang na medyo masakit ang tuhod. Pero, pawis na pawis ako, kaya siguro mas okay kung dahan-dahan akong nagpalipas ng oras sa bukid. Sa kabuuan, ang tour na ito sa halagang 4400 yen ay sulit na sulit!

Talagang magandang sumali, bagama't nagsimula ang biyahe nang medyo huli, mga 9 ng umaga pagkatapos sunduin ang lahat at natapos pabalik sa Hanoi mga 7 ng gabi. Magaling si Thomas na aming tour guide, maasikaso sa detalye at matulungin. Malinis ang bus transport, ang antas ng ginhawa ay siguro 3.5/5. Napakaganda ng tanawin sa Nim Binh! Gusto namin ang package na ito dahil makakapili kami kung sasali kami sa ilang aktibidad tulad ng pagbibisikleta at pag-akyat sa Mua Cave. Sa kabuuan, ang pagsakay sa bangka ang highlight ng biyahe, 1.5 oras ang tagal kaya ihanda ang inyong mga pwet dahil medyo nakakangalay pagtagal.

这次旅行非常幸运遇到了这位越南导游。我的英语不太好，沟通时常常需要比划，但他特别有耐心，总是放慢语速、用简单的方式和我确认，让我全程都很安心。登山时他一直陪在我们身边，帮我还主动帮我找角度拍照，拍出来的照片又好看又自然。全程没有催促，反而一直鼓励我慢慢走。他热情真诚，像朋友一样照顾我，让这次旅行变得特别温暖难忘。强烈推荐给所有需要安心、贴心导游的朋友！

David was a helpful and caring tour guide. Booked this tour 8 hours before the states timing and it was confirmed immediately with a follow up of details from the tour guide. David advised us on what to wear & what to bring for the trip. He was in constant communication and checking in our needs periodically. As for the tour, it was good and the weather was great, unlike the day before. Photos as attached when taken during the tour. Lunch was buffet style.

Mahusay na karanasan! May magandang kaalaman ang tour guide tungkol sa kasaysayan ng bansa at sapat ang galing niya sa Ingles para maintindihan ng lahat. Napakaganda ng Tam Coc at medyo mahirap ang pag-akyat sa Mua Caves pero sulit ito! Hindi dapat palampasin ang karanasang ito!

enjoyed the trip with guide Zoey/Dui. trip started on time all is smooth and he provides history and recommendations. bus condition also good and luxury . wati travel was great

The trip was great. The weather forecast was saying heavy rain, but our tour guide Vu Long was very responsible and was checking on everybody, he changed a schedule a bit according to weather so we did hiking first then other activities, cycling was fun. lunch was a buffet so there was vegetarian option also. thanks to the tour guide we experienced the best because in the middle of boat riding it started to rain, had he not to change plans hiking would have been difficult. And also due to some personal emergency Long helped me a lot!!Very satisfied with the tour and highly recommend it!

Our guide Thomas was a joy to have! Friendly and funny guy 🙆🏻‍♀️ Hoa Lu was alright, but we really enjoyed Tam Coc and Mua Cave as the scenery there was chef's kiss (although Mua Cave view points were a bit overcrowded 😬). Rated itenerary 4/5 stars as pickup was late despite us walking to the meeting point (not at our hotel as bus is too big for road) and the bikes were faulty (flat tires and loose seats. Although, I must say, trying our own bike route was an adventure on it's own 😂. Lunch was decent - we are thankful there were vegan options were available that were quite tasty, but oily 🛢️🛢️🛢️. Overall a great experience and we were lucky to have good weather for the bulk of it!

Napakagandang karanasan ito lalo na para sa mga taong mahilig sa mga aktibidad sa labas. May kaunting hiking, biking, at paggaod. Maganda rin itong lugar para sa birding, marami kaming nakitang bagong species. Ang aming tour guide, si Thien/Thomas, ay mahusay sa pagpapaliwanag ng mga lugar na binisita namin at ang mga aktibidad. Tiniyak din niya ang aming kaligtasan at na palagi kaming nasa oras. Para sa pagpapabuti, kailangan ng maraming maintenance ang mga bisikleta, karamihan sa mga unit ay may mga kalawang na bahagi o kaya'y kulang sa hangin ang mga gulong at hindi ligtas gamitin.