Hanoi: Discover Hoa Lu, Tam Coc/Trang An & Mua Cave from Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration11h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 22 travelers
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Overview

Embark on a journey to Ninh Binh, often dubbed the "Halong Bay on Land," where stunning limestone karsts rise from emerald rice paddies. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, marvel at the intricate temples of King Dinh and King Le, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Tam Coc or Trang An on a leisurely boat ride and explore Mua Cave for breathtaking mountaintop views of Tam Coc Village. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring local delicacies before returning to Hanoi, filled with unforgettable memories.

Options

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Caves

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Caves: With this option, visitors will visit 3 places in Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Tam Coc Boat Trip- Mua Caves
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Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Caves

Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Caves: With this option, visitors will visit 3 places in Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Trang An Boat Trip- Mua Caves
Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fees, Free bottle of water on the Limousine Bus
  • Delicious Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • English speaking guide
  • Cycling through peaceful villages
  • Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River or Trang An, Mua Cave Exploration
  • Free usage of hat & umbrella, rain-coat during the trip
  • Limousine Bus pick up up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
  • Personal Expenses & Drinks
  • Holiday Surcharge. Other services are not listed above

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h 30m
    7h00 - 7h30: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
    09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to relax.
  2. Hoa Lu District
    1h
    The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
  3. Ninh Binh
    1h
    Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods. Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
  4. Ninh Binh
    3h
    Visitors will visit 1 of these 2 places depending on the option you choose.

    Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.

    Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.

    Continue the tour with 30-45 minutes of cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
  5. Mua Caves
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We continue to visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.
  6. Hanoi
    2h 30m
    Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi.
    19h00 - 19h30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip end!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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