We were lucky with the weather was overcast as in would have been hard work in the sun. The mist hugged the hills making it very atmospheric. Do not be put off by a little rain as it made the hiking far more refreshing than otherwise. Firstly we cycled to the emperors temple to explore and learn about the Vietnamese dynasties - super interesting with some very dramatic characters. Had a very yummy lunch... Go for the spring rolls and goat if they're on offer. We then had a leisurely boat ride but my bum was sore (bring a jumper to soften your seat ). Then we challenged ourselves to climbing both routes at tam coc - watch out steps are slippery when wet. It was a busy fulfilling tour combing history, boat ride and hiking. Victor, our guide, was witty, knowledgeable and an excellent story teller. We felt well looked after and I can see the amount of work/consideration that went into this tour. Thank you for making our trip to vietnam unforgettable, Victor and gang.

My wife and I visited Hanoi for four nights in early April, and stayed at the Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole - which is right in the heart of the French quarter. We did a half day private tour from the hotel, in an air conditioned car with driver and guide. This was very interesting, although the traffic was terrible. However, we did get to stop at the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoa Lo Prison ('Hanoi Hilton') all being of interest, particularly the old prison. The hotel itself is fantastic and made the stay very enjoyable. We were lucky that the weather was not too extreme while in Hanoi - never got above 30c. In general though, the cooller seas on would be best for visiting.

Loved the boat and electric cart combo ticket that takes you up the river then on to visit a few more sights oof caves and temples

The pick-up of all the guests and the drive to Ninh Binh takes quite some time but the bus was okay. First stop is a (very short) bike trip to a temple. The bikes were quite old and rusty. The lunch afterward was okay. Second stop was a boat trip in beautiful landscape. Our rower expected 50.000 tip which we thought was a bit much. Third stop was my personal highlight: climbing up 500 stairs to the lying dragon at Mua cave to enjoy a stunning view! Our guide Quy was very friendly and gave interesting information about the sights an Vietnam in general.

Amazing adventure. Thanks to Quy for being an amazing host. Loved the experience. Must book. Told us about the history of Vietnam and Ninh Binh.

Quy is a fantastic tour guide! Very informative, well educated on the history of Vietnam and super friendly. He made sure to look after us in every aspect. Whether it was water, AC, photos, lunch arrangements. He check in with us throughout the day to ensure everyone is fully aware of what the next stop is, informed us when we will stop for a bathroom break. The bus itself was beyond our expectations, it had a great AC, USB ports and spacious leather seats. The itinerary was sent over to us by Quy before the day of the l excursion and he checked in with us to see if we had any questions/concerns. We have done many excursions over the years and this ranks amongst the best, the same applies to Quy as a tour guide and I wish him all the best. Anyone who gets him on their excursions, will have a fantastic experience. Thank you for looking after us in such a meticulous manner.

Fabulous tour and guide. A really great day. Our tour guide, Quy, was very knowledgeable and is very passionate about his job.

Quy is a Fantastic tour guide, funny and great knowledge. Amazing day overall. Best experience so far in Vietnam, done with the north. 10/10

Amazing day. We got to experience a lot on one day. The food was also really good. Our guide Quy was great. He was very nice, funny, helpful and informative. I recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see Ninh Bin.

Had an awesome experience with Quy. Very friendly communication was excellent and very accomodating. Highly recommend!

Quy was fantastic. It was a very action packed day. The hike was a highlight. Would definitely recommend, well worth it !

We had Quy as our tour guide for our trip to Ninh Binh and he was amazing!! Gave us loads of information, was really funny and made the trip so enjoyable! Would defo recommend!

Tonkin Travel organised our internal flights, hotels, private guide and drivers throughout our Indo China Private Tour to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Everything went to plan, their recommendations were excellent and their choice of guide and drivers/cars meant that we felt very safe on our travels. The guides local knowledge was superb. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tonkin Travel for your Indo China Tour arrangements

Amazing experience. Probably one of my favourite places in Vietnam. Our tour guide Victor was great, very knowledgeable and always kept spirits high with his humour. Would 100% recommend!!

What a lovely day with Sophie as our guide!. She was helpful, funny(all day!), full of knowledge and a great ambassador for her country. We went to a temple , rode bikes, had a trip along the river through the rice fields and karsts, and climbed 500 steps for what would have been a magnificent view had it not been cloudy and wet! Fabulous day with a fabulous, energetic guide.