Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi
By Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide
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Ages 0-99, max of 7 per group
Duration: 11h
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Live guide: English
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Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- Authentic Set menu lunch at the Bungalow next to the Tam coc river
- Good air-conditioned limousine Van, Picking up and dropping off from Hanoi Old Quarter
- All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
- Use bike (Can't cycle, you can use the Van instead or pay extra $9/200k for a mortorbike and driver)
- Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
- Free a raincoast if it rains.
- Use a conical hat, cold waters bottles and wet towel in hot weather
- Entry/Admission - Mua Caves
- Entry/Admission - Tam Coc
- Entry/Admission - Bich Dong Pagoda
- Entry/Admission - Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
What's not included- Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
- Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
- Travel insurrance
- Tip to the boat rower
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- 07:15- 07:25: Pick Guests up in Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter 07:30: Picking up at the meeeting point, Mercure La Gare Hotel, 94 Ly Thuong Kiet str
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- 94 P. Lý Thường Kiệt, Cửa Nam, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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: 100362P17- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 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: 100362P17
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- Pioneer8119240 contributionsOk. Not fantasticFirst take these 5 star reviews with a grain of salt. They really pressure you to give a 5 star review in the car on the way back and it’s awkward to refuse. Tour was fine but nothing special.Written 5 August 2024
- 692madhavin0 contributionsWell arranged and Huen guide was bestAmazing trip Guide Huen was excellent very helpful and informative He kept the time perfect Driver Sang was very good and kind Guide Huen helped Madhavi to climb the steps and was with her taking all care I recommend him by 5/5 marksWritten 29 April 2024
- A9968ZEraymondm0 contributionsGreat tour of Ninh Binh with Hieu!Hieu was an exceptional tour guide who made our day trip truly unforgettable. From his in-depth knowledge of the local history to his charming personality, Hieu went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience. He took us to hidden gems off the beaten path, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the culture and beauty of the region. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the tour. I highly recommend Hieu to anyone looking for an insightful and enjoyable day trip. Thank you, Hieu, for an incredible adventure!Written 24 April 2024
- WeeSiongLim0 contributionsGreat day 1, chaotic day 2 - Another ReviewerSimilar to one of the reviewer, the first day itinerary was good , however, the 2nd day is chaotic and sub-par. 1) The first day was a small group tour (around 8 pax) with good transport and meals served. 2) However, the 2nd day was lacking due to the following : - The morning taxi to transfer us to the big group was not properly communicated. We were supposed to transfer *twice*, but it was not mentioned and only the vehicle number for the 2nd transfer was communicated. Chaos ensued. - The group was bigger (about 16-20 pax) and more chaotic, therefore the experience was not as good as the first day. - The 2nd day tour also had a repeated itinerary with our first day, so we have to wait for around 2 hours for the group to return from their visit and then took the same bus to go back Hanoi , at a timing much later then expected. - Apparently, the entire 2nd day visit to Trang-An was outsourced to another company, and this was not mentioned until I asked Aloha on the chat. I believe that this should be properly communicated clearly and timely, which is missing in this case. - Understand from the other review, it seems that this is not the first time happening, and people had already feedback. It seems that nothing has been done, so if you are consider Trang-An , please take note. - Lastly, I need to point out that on both days, the guides were good, and on the 2nd day, the guide was a little apologetic on this logistic gap, and was trying to find us another bus to get back earlier, though it did not materialized. Hopefully this review will help the other made a informed choice.Written 17 April 2024
- O736UKchloes0 contributionsBeautiful!So much fun and beautiful sights at every stop of the tour. Our tour guide Hieu was great, definitely recommend if you’re in Hanoi!Written 7 April 2024
- Jeannie H0 contributionsGood scenery and exerciseGreat trip. It was a small tour group of 6 people. A lot of hiking and biking. Our tour guide Nội was very nice and informative.Written 22 March 2024
- Asepulveda10-0 contributionsExcellent tour guide in Vietnam - BobOur tour guide, Bob share excellent information about Vietnam and places we visited. I will recommend him to your tripsWritten 13 March 2024
- Q1466XHshelleyg0 contributionsAmazingAmazing trip, great experience and Vu was an excellent and really knowledgable guide. The food was amazing and there were plenty of opportunities for photos/bathroom breaks with clean facilitiesWritten 5 March 2024
- lyndajr19650 contributionsBeautiful Nimh BinhFabulous day trip with Fun as our guide. Comfortable transport , wonderful scenery and information . The views were amazing and the woman rowing our boat was a machine 😄. Would recommend 😄Written 10 February 2024
- scott j0 contributionsWell worth making the effort and excellent professional tour guide operation.What an amazing day, so many things to see, and it wasn’t rushed. Maya our tour guide and Coungh our driver did an excellent job. Maya was so informative and answered all my silly questions and Coungh safely drove us around all day without any incidents.Written 2 February 2024
- HaroldR_120 contributionsPerfect daytrip, with nice people and perfect guides.Today we were picked up from our hotel by our guide Maya and driver Curong at the agreed time and they gave us a day we will never forget. We specifically chose this tour operator because it is small-scale, maximum 8 people, and we took a seat in a luxury bus, which took us to the beautiful locations of Hoa Lu, Dinh Kingh temple, Muah caves, Dragon mountaun, Tom Coc by sampan boat and a bike ride to Bich Dong. It was an intensive but beautiful day, everything was perfectly taken care of, from the well-guided trips to the sights to lunch. I would like to thank Cuong for the nice and relaxing transportation and Maya for the calm and good explanation about the trip and the locations. We also had a very nice group of fellow travelers, which is certainly important. Greetings from the RabelingjesWritten 15 January 2024
- 42dominiqueh0 contributionsGreat!Very nice experience. Everyone enjoyed even the kids and it is also thanks to our lovely guide Linh(not sure about the spelling) I recommend this company. I thank them again for their hospitality and kindnessWritten 8 January 2024
- Escape261310660930 contributionsGood Tour Company & Well Done MayaMy brother took this Ninh Binh Tour last year with his family and recommended it to me and my girlfriend. He said he had an amazing experience and indeed it was True! We were pickup at our hotel by Maya the tour guide! The journey and your was smooth and easy, Maya did a outstanding job and she was very clear and friendly! I highly recommend Aloha Travels to everyone!Written 1 January 2024
- kapau0 contributionsAbove and Beyond! Thank You Tourguide Maya!The tour was excellent. Our tour guide MAYA was friendly, knowledgeable, and very good and profesional at her job. The pick up was on time and the ride was clean and comfortable. The price of the tour is also very reasonable. Overall nice trip with lots of time to soak in the local flavor and fun of this city. Well planned and smooth experience I would highly recommend MAYA and this tour.Written 26 December 2023
- Sek kuang C0 contributionsOutstanding & ProfessionalNinh Binh is a beautiful attraction, couple of hours away from Hanoi. This tour was a well plan with the right number of activities laid out for the day. Tour Guide MAYA was super at communicating and explaning. Once picked from old quarters in Hanoi, we were seated in a comfortable mini bus and were driven towards Ninh Binh. Maya was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history of Northern Vietnam. Maya is also very caring, she checks on our well being every once awhile to ensure that we are doing okay. Overall a very comfortable and enjoyable day trip. Highly recommended!Written 26 December 2023
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NuK
United States11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
What a wonderful experience!
Booked last minute the previous night and was concerned the morning of the tour as there was no communication about exact time of hotel pick up. Felt relief when our tour guide Vu showed up. Driver Manh was experienced though the ride was occasionally bumpy due to road conditions.
Vu changed the itinerary by swapping the afternoon activities with the morning and vice versa, which really helped our group to avoid the big crowds. We rode our bicycles, awesome boat rides, have delicious lunch, check out the caves and went up almost 500 steep steps (wasn’t was bad as I thought it’d be) to be rewarded with a stunning view!
What made this tour so special was our guide. Vu is very considerate, respectful and going above + beyond expectation. He spoke great English and really passionate about what he does. Everything was well planned and convenient. Overall very satisfied. Thank you Manh and especially Vu for a fantastic day!!!
Just beware that during the bicycle and/or boat segments someone is taking pictures of you that he/she will be asking for a price (too high, imo) for them later!
Booked last minute the previous night and was concerned the morning of the tour as there was no communication about exact time of hotel pick up. Felt relief when our tour guide Vu showed up. Driver Manh was experienced though the ride was occasionally bumpy due to road conditions.
Vu changed the itinerary by swapping the afternoon activities with the morning and vice versa, which really helped our group to avoid the big crowds. We rode our bicycles, awesome boat rides, have delicious lunch, check out the caves and went up almost 500 steep steps (wasn’t was bad as I thought it’d be) to be rewarded with a stunning view!
What made this tour so special was our guide. Vu is very considerate, respectful and going above + beyond expectation. He spoke great English and really passionate about what he does. Everything was well planned and convenient. Overall very satisfied. Thank you Manh and especially Vu for a fantastic day!!!
Just beware that during the bicycle and/or boat segments someone is taking pictures of you that he/she will be asking for a price (too high, imo) for them later!
Written 14 March 2023
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Thank you very much for your kind words and amazing rating. It means a lot to us. We're very pleased that you enjoyed the the trip and the activities with our team. Your satisfaction and safety are always the utmost priority of our team. We will work harder to strive for superior services for all of our clients. Take care and hope to see you back soon.
Sincerely,
Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guides
Written 14 March 2023
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JennyP
64 contributions
Jun 2022
Highly recommend this tour! Be prepare for an adventure. Our guide was Mr. Tien along with his chartered driver. We joined another group for this tour so it still felt very private and exclusive. The vehicle was cleaned and had good air-condition which was needed for the 100F weather day. The attractions included going to a lookout point and climbing up to the top, visiting a temple, having lunch at a homestay restaurant, riding a boat through the caves, and biking through the local villages.
Mr. Tien was a wonderful guide and provided us a lot of knowledge as well as tailored itinerary as we were exhausted from the heat by the end of the day and needed to adjust our activity. Mr. Tien demonstrated care and attention to making sure we're comfortable as the activities are outdoor and pretty intensive for a hot sweltering day. My bike broke down for our ride and he was relentless to fix the bike which allowed us to complete the biking experience.
The lunch arrangement was spectacular and for us foodie, it was definitely a highlight! Homecooked feast which wowed us with specialty goat dish and a wide variety of dishes fit for a king. We truly enjoyed the meal even though the other group wasn't very fond of the food as much as we were. The gourmet lunch differentiated this tour from any other Vietnam tour that we've experienced! Too bad our stomach wasn't any bigger!
Mr. Tien was a wonderful guide and provided us a lot of knowledge as well as tailored itinerary as we were exhausted from the heat by the end of the day and needed to adjust our activity. Mr. Tien demonstrated care and attention to making sure we're comfortable as the activities are outdoor and pretty intensive for a hot sweltering day. My bike broke down for our ride and he was relentless to fix the bike which allowed us to complete the biking experience.
The lunch arrangement was spectacular and for us foodie, it was definitely a highlight! Homecooked feast which wowed us with specialty goat dish and a wide variety of dishes fit for a king. We truly enjoyed the meal even though the other group wasn't very fond of the food as much as we were. The gourmet lunch differentiated this tour from any other Vietnam tour that we've experienced! Too bad our stomach wasn't any bigger!
Written 13 July 2022
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review our services and give us a 5-star rating. It's truly appreciated. We're so glad to hear that you had great experiences with our staffs and trip activities.
Our team is always looking for ways to improve our quality to make sure you have a great time traveling with Aloha Vietnam Team. We're looking forward to serving you in the future.
Aloha Vietnam
Written 13 July 2022
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0304Froggy77
London, UK17 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Our guide Harry was very attentive & we loved the fact that you only had a maximum of 8 people in our group this helped to have a more personal touch. The bike & boat rides were the highlight of the day for us. The food was delicious too ! It is worth booking this company they picked us up @7.30 am & dropped back around 6.30 pm from hotel. It is a full on day. Harry had a lot of information about the history & culture to share which made the day even more interesting. We booked this tour as it was more intimate & comfortable transport. There is also no hidden cost but bring some cash for souvenirs!
Written 23 December 2022
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Dear Mr Froggy,
Thank you so much for your team leaving a great feedback and a 5-star rating. It means a lot to us! We're very happy that you had great experiences with Harry and the activities. We will make sure to provide the highest quality and services to all of our clients to keep up with your trust. Hope to see you again soon.
Sincerely,
Aloha Vietnam Team
Written 24 December 2022
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Ashleigh C
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What a fantastic tour. This is great for people with limited time in Hanoi (like us) because it fits lots of stuff in one day, without feeling rushed. However, the main reason everyone should do this tour is because of the tour guide, Vu. He was an absolute fountain of knowledge the whole day.
Pick up from the hotel was well communicated, and he didn’t waste any time in the morning. From the moment we stepped on the bus he started talking us through the history of vietnam and it’s culture, so the journey to ninh binh absolutely flew by. He was incredibly knowledgeable about everywhere we went, and his real life insights into Vietnamese culture and Buddhism were fascinating.
The minibus was very comfortable - there was plenty of space per person (there was max seven people, so it was very easy to get to know the group) with large comfy seats, and it was more than suitable for a couple of hours drive each way.
The trek up the steps was tough but well worth it for the view. I would say it is suitable for most abilities as there are lots of rest points on the way up, and Vu is very good at keeping the group together. The bike ride was very easy, all on the flat, and incredibly beautiful.
Wear comfy shoes and clothes suitable for the temple (I was wearing a dress but brought a scarf to wrap around). You’re able to leave stuff on the bus at several points throughout the day if needed.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour to everyone, as I learnt more about Vietnam’s history and culture in this one day than I did on several other tours combined. Easily the best tour guide I’ve had in vietnam. You really won’t regret booking it.
Pick up from the hotel was well communicated, and he didn’t waste any time in the morning. From the moment we stepped on the bus he started talking us through the history of vietnam and it’s culture, so the journey to ninh binh absolutely flew by. He was incredibly knowledgeable about everywhere we went, and his real life insights into Vietnamese culture and Buddhism were fascinating.
The minibus was very comfortable - there was plenty of space per person (there was max seven people, so it was very easy to get to know the group) with large comfy seats, and it was more than suitable for a couple of hours drive each way.
The trek up the steps was tough but well worth it for the view. I would say it is suitable for most abilities as there are lots of rest points on the way up, and Vu is very good at keeping the group together. The bike ride was very easy, all on the flat, and incredibly beautiful.
Wear comfy shoes and clothes suitable for the temple (I was wearing a dress but brought a scarf to wrap around). You’re able to leave stuff on the bus at several points throughout the day if needed.
I would thoroughly recommend this tour to everyone, as I learnt more about Vietnam’s history and culture in this one day than I did on several other tours combined. Easily the best tour guide I’ve had in vietnam. You really won’t regret booking it.
Written 20 February 2023
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Dear Ms. Ashleigh,
Wow, thank you very much for the kind words and amazing review. We're thrilled that you had great experiences and enjoyed the activities with our team. Your feedback is critical to us to improve our services. We will work harder to provide superior quality for our clients.
Sincerely,
Aloha Vietnam Team
Written 21 February 2023
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LambriniLiberal
London, UK16 contributions
We were a big group (2 parents, 2 grandparents, 1 child, and 1 five month old infant), and we booked a private day trip to Ninh Binh. Mai Trang, our guide, was simply superb. She’s incredibly articulate, intelligent, well informed, and speaks English better than a lot of British people. 😂 She was also very accommodating as we often had to take longer at stops to feed or change the baby. She explained the history of the sights we were viewing, which made everything all the more fun.
I could not recommend this tour enough! Worth every penny.
I could not recommend this tour enough! Worth every penny.
Written 23 December 2022
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Dear Mr. Lambrini,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our services and give us a 5-star rating. It's truly appreciated. We're so glad to hear that you had great experiences with our staff and trip activities. Our team is always looking for ways to improve our quality to make sure you have a great time traveling with Aloha Vietnam Team. We're looking forward to serving you in the future.
Best regards,
Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guides,
Written 23 December 2022
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deltaflyer15
Austin, TX7 contributions
Nov 2022
Excellent tour. Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide really tries really hard to satisfy their customers. They are very flexible. We could change our small group tour to private tour (with small additional charge) due to proximity of our hotel to old quarters. The driver and the tour guide showed up on time at our hotel for pick us up.
Now about our tour guide Tan and the driver Hai, they both are extremely nice gentlemen. During bike ride, as part of the tour, my wife fell down and injured her knee. They immediately called scooters and shifted her to the nearest pharmacy. Owner of the pharmacy knew how to dress the wound, apply antibacterial cream and put on a bandage, which helped us to continue the tour. In short Tam and Hai saved our day, thank you guys!
The tour itself was awesome, the boat ride thorough caves, climbing to the mountain top to appreciate the beauty. I must say it's the highlight of our Vietnam visit. And, folks at Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide made it extra special. I highly recommend this company for any tours in Vietnam.
Now about our tour guide Tan and the driver Hai, they both are extremely nice gentlemen. During bike ride, as part of the tour, my wife fell down and injured her knee. They immediately called scooters and shifted her to the nearest pharmacy. Owner of the pharmacy knew how to dress the wound, apply antibacterial cream and put on a bandage, which helped us to continue the tour. In short Tam and Hai saved our day, thank you guys!
The tour itself was awesome, the boat ride thorough caves, climbing to the mountain top to appreciate the beauty. I must say it's the highlight of our Vietnam visit. And, folks at Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide made it extra special. I highly recommend this company for any tours in Vietnam.
Written 5 November 2022
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Dear Mr. Ravi,
Thank you very much for your kind words and amazing rating. It means a lot to us. We're very pleased that you enjoyed the activities and the team. Your satisfaction and safety are always the utmost priority of our team. We will work harder to strive for superior services for all of our clients. Take care and hope to see you back soon.
Sincerely,
Aloha Vietnam Team
Written 5 November 2022
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Caitie R
King Valley, Australia1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
The full day Ninh Binh Highlights tour is the best way to get out to see all the sites in the area in one action packed day. The tour was very well organised following the set schedule for the day. While we personally weren't so interested in seeing the temples, the rest of the tour appealed to us. That being said our tour guide Thang was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English, sharing a lot of history with us that was quite interesting none the less. We really enjoyed his energy, his knowledge on not only Ninh Binh but he shared a lot of valuable information on Vietnam, the currency, crossing the streets, bargaining, great places to eat and drink, future places to visit on a return trip to Vietnam. He also took lovely photos of us and our group of 9 throughout the day as well as having nice general conversation aside the tour. It was a perfect small size group to tour with and being on a Monday, fortunately the places we visited were quiet. We really enjoyed the hike to the peak of the mountain overlooking the paddi fields and surrounds, such beautiful green scenery. The lunch spread was ample, more than we could eat. Everything was delicious. Many dishes of which we wouldn't have ordered ourselves but glad we had tried. We enjoyed a bike ride following our lunch and particularly enjoyed the boat ride at the end which was the perfect way to end a long day of physical exertion. Again we were fortunate to boat through the caves as reviews from a week ago lead us to believe this might not be a possibility due to the water level being too high.
However, if we couldn't have gone through the caves, it wouldn't have put a damper on the experience at all.
Tips: You are supplied with two bottles of water throughout the day. I'd recommend bringing more as it's very hot and humid. There are plenty of opportunities to buy water at each stop that is reasonably priced so not a big deal either way.
Bring a change of clothes for after the hike if you would like to refresh at lunch. Bring swimwear if you would like a dip at the pool at the restaurant (we just dipped out toes in)
Bring snacks for the bus ride back to Hanoi.
After lunch is biking, more hiking, biking and the boat ride, we were quite hungry after the afternoons activities and it was a two hour trip back. Arriving back to the hotel about 7pm. Lunch was at 12. Snacks will see you through until you can get back to your hotel to freshen up and then head out for dinner.
Overall an amazing day out. Loved the days adventures shared with a small group and amazing tour guide. Thankyou Thang for making our trip to Ninh Binh one to remember:)
However, if we couldn't have gone through the caves, it wouldn't have put a damper on the experience at all.
Tips: You are supplied with two bottles of water throughout the day. I'd recommend bringing more as it's very hot and humid. There are plenty of opportunities to buy water at each stop that is reasonably priced so not a big deal either way.
Bring a change of clothes for after the hike if you would like to refresh at lunch. Bring swimwear if you would like a dip at the pool at the restaurant (we just dipped out toes in)
Bring snacks for the bus ride back to Hanoi.
After lunch is biking, more hiking, biking and the boat ride, we were quite hungry after the afternoons activities and it was a two hour trip back. Arriving back to the hotel about 7pm. Lunch was at 12. Snacks will see you through until you can get back to your hotel to freshen up and then head out for dinner.
Overall an amazing day out. Loved the days adventures shared with a small group and amazing tour guide. Thankyou Thang for making our trip to Ninh Binh one to remember:)
Written 5 August 2024
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Dear Ms. Kaitie,
Wow, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I am thrilled that you've enjoyed the trip and our activities. Your review and recommendation means a lot to us. We will work harder to strive for superior services for our clients. Hope to see you again soon.
Sincerely,
Tony (Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide)
Written 7 August 2024
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Husein A
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Would highly recommend this tour for first timers wanting to go on a day trip to Ninh Binh. The transport bus was good, with comfortable seating, air conditioning, and ports for charging phones. Although there is a detailed itinerary in the description; our tour guide, Hoan, was excellent in that he allowed our group a degree of freedom in the order which to do the activities. Naturally we started with the most physically demanding activity first, the 500 steps, then followed by the relaxing sampan boat trip, followed by lunch. The tour caters to alot of dietary requirements, unfortunately there are no halal options. Lunch was then followed by cycling through rice fields and villages to visit the Bich Dong Temple, a 500 year old temple built into a small mountain. This is an excellent day trip for those wanted a mixture of somewhat physcially challenging to relaxing activites! Things to remember: Sunscreen, shoes for 500 steps, and appropriate clothing to enter the some areas of the temple (cover shoulder and knees) which Hoan the tour guide will remind via WhatsApp the day before!
Written 14 December 2023
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Dear Mr. Husein,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give such great feedback. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the activities and had positive experiences with our team Hoan. Your safety and satisfaction are always our top priority.
We're looking forward to seeing you again in the future!
Sincerely,
Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide
Written 17 December 2023
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wanderria
Victoria, Canada7 contributions
Wow, one of the best day tours I have ever done. They packed a lot into the day to maximize your experience plus doing a similar itinerary to other companies, but in such an order that at you were at the stops with as few other tourists as possible. Our guide Vu/Bob was extremely knowledgeable and had lots of information about all aspects of Vietnam from history to politics to society. It was the best way to explore this region of Vietnam in a comfortable bus mixed with the perfect amount of physical exercise. Also one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten in Vietnam. You won’t regret leaving Hanoi to do this tour.
Written 5 January 2023
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Dear Ms Wanderria,
Wow, thank you very much for the kind words and amazing review. We're thrilled that you had great experiences and enjoyed the trip activities. Your feedback is critical to us to improve our services. We will work harder to provide superior quality for our clients.
Sincerely,
Aloha Vietnam Team
Written 5 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
george k
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Great trip that captures the essence of ninh binh. Our day was packed with beauty, education, adventure and fun. Mr. Vu was our guide and could not have been better. He was knowledgeable dedicated and sincerely interested in the time you spent with him, his company and country. If you’re a party of more than 4 ppl and have the budget i recommend going with the private tour that can accommodate up to 7 ppl. Total cost was just about usd500 and includes full luxury transportation all admission fares and a hardy lunch. Best part is the flexible schedule where you can mix things up to your liking. A person in my group said she preferred this trip over the commercialized ha long bay trip. Enjoy!
Written 16 January 2023
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Dear Mr George,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our services and give us a 5-star rating. It's truly appreciated. We're so glad to hear that you had great experiences with Vu and trip activities. Our team is always looking for ways to improve our quality to make sure you have a great time traveling with Aloha Vietnam Team. We're looking forward to serving you in the future.
Best regards,
Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guides,
Written 17 January 2023
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Hi We are flying out at 23:45 from Hanoi international airport. What is the latest you get back and will it leave us enough time to get to the airport by 20:45.
Written 18 August 2024
The traffic can make a big difference as the Hanoi airport is some ways out of town. I think Claudia's experience with arriving back at a hotel in central Hanoi by 19:00 in order to ensure being at the airport by 20:45 sounds right.
Written 20 August 2024
We would like to stay in Ninh Binh
after tour. Then head south. Is this possible?.What would the the cost be? Like to take tour tomorrow, Friday April 26th.
Written 25 April 2024
Hi Would it be possible to stay in the Ninh Binh after the trip if we book accommodation separately ofcourse?
Written 28 February 2024
Yes, there are plenty of hotels and guest houses there. If I had known it was so nice we would have stayed longer
Written 28 June 2024
Hi - Do you pickup at the cruise ship? My wife cannot bicycle, she broke her leg recently. Are there any other options for her? Thank you Eric
Written 31 January 2024
The climb up the mountain is very strenuous. Steep, irregular, no handrails. I am fit and it was a challenge for me. It is optional, but if your wife opts out and also opts out of the bicycling, she will be missing most of the highlights. The river trip through the caves is great. Suggest you contact Aloha directly about pickup.
Written 2 February 2024
We have to children (5 and 8 years old). Are there childrens bikes available?
Written 29 May 2023
Nope, however they have bikes with children’s seat. Was good enough for us and was fun.
Written 1 June 2023
I'd like to book a trip for January but it seems bookings for 2023 are still closed. When will they open?
Written 5 December 2022
Have you tried reaching out directly to the provider? I know Vu and the team are really responsive. If Ninh Binh is not closed that doesn’t sound right! Good luck!
Written 9 December 2022
How far is the bike ride and is it hilly or flat and paved road or dirt? Thanks!
Written 6 September 2022
It lasted c. 45 minutes and was flat. It was on a mix of dirt tracks and road (most of it is on proper paths/roads). There were a couple of short muddy sections (obviously depends on recent weather) that resulted in some dirty shoes as people steadied themselves.
Written 7 September 2022
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