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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 98 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Escape the vibrant buzz of Hanoi for an unforgettable full-day discovery of Ninh Binh, celebrated worldwide as Vietnam's "Ha Long Bay on Land." Travel in comfort via the modern expressway in an air-conditioned vehicle. Step back in time at Hoa Lu, the 10th-century ancient capital of Vietnam. Board a traditional sampan boat rowed by a local through the mystical water caves and towering karst valleys of the UNESCO-listed Trang An Complex, savor an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch, and hike up Mua Cave (Hang Mua) for iconic 360-degree panoramic views.
Highlights:
Visit the historic royal temples of King Dinh and King Le at ancient Hoa Lu.
Relax on a scenic rowboat excursion through the mystical limestone caverns of Trang An.
Savor a lavish Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local regional specialties.
Hike to the top of Dragon Mountain at Mua Cave for the most iconic viewpoint in Vietnam.
Includes modern air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and licensed tour guide.
Options
Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Option
Pickup included
Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave optio
Pickup included
What's included
English-speaking tour guide
Transportation (Limosine comfortable vehicle)
Entrance fees
Buffet lunch (Vietnamese cuisine)
Cycling activity
Sampan boat ride in Trang An
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter)
- Tips and personal expenses
What to expect
Hanoi
2h
Stop 1: Hanoi Old Quarter Pickup & Expressway Transfer
Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Free
Description: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM). Enjoy a comfortable ride in a modern AC vehicle via the expressway to Ninh Binh with a short rest stop along the way.
Hoa Lu District
1h
Stop 2: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes | Admission: Included
Description: Visit the 10th-century capital of ancient Vietnam. Explore the historic shrines dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh while your guide shares fascinating royal history.
Trang An Grottoes
1h · Admission ticket included
Stop 3: Authentic Vietnamese Buffet Lunch
Duration: 1 hour | Admission: Included
Description: Enjoy a generous buffet lunch at a local restaurant, featuring famous regional specialties such as mountain goat meat, crispy rice, and a wide array of vegetarian dishes.
Trang An Grottoes
3h · Admission ticket included
Stop 4: Trang An Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | Admission: Included
Description: Board a traditional bamboo sampan rowed by a local artisan. Glide along emerald waters, pass beneath mystical limestone caverns, see floating temple pavilions, and enjoy majestic karst views.
Mua Caves
2h · Admission ticket included
Stop 5: Mua Cave (Hang Mua) Dragon Peak & Return to Hanoi
Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Included
Description: Hike up approximately 500 stone steps along the "Great Wall of Vietnam" to the peak of Mount Ngoa Long. Take in breathtaking 360-degree views over the Tam Coc river valley. Reboard your AC vehicle for the return drive, arriving back in Hanoi around 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We will pick up and drop off at Hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter or meeting point at Opera HOuse
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
