Ninh Binh is home to a magnificent trio of destinations. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, offers a historical journey with its temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties, set against picturesque rice fields. Nearby, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivates visitors with its emerald waterways winding through towering limestone karsts. Experiencing it via a traditional boat ride is a must. Finally, Mua Cave (Hang Múa) provides a challenging but rewarding climb to a dragon-crested viewpoint. From the top, you are granted a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Trang An area, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land." These sites together showcase Vie...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
All Entrance fees & sharing boat at Trang An
Full transfers Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Cycling activity
Free usage of rain-coat and conical hat during the trip
Buffet Lunch
Drinks
Personal expenses
All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
7h15-8h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km far from Hanoi Old Quarter.
9h00-9h15 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
2 hours
2
Hoa Lu
10h15-10h30: Arrive Vietnam restaurant and start cycling 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century.
(If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to Vietnam Restaurant)
11h30 : Continue cycling tour 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to Vietnam restaurant.
12h00: Have Lunch at Vietnam Restaurant designed in a 5-star style. You can have a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.
2 hours
3
Trang An Landscape Complex
13:00 - 13:30: Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 - 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
2 hours
4
Mua Caves
16h00-16:30 : Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave ( Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
1 hour
5
Old Quarter
17h00 - 17h30 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi
19h00 - 19h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip ends !
2 hours
Hoa Lu to Trang An and Mua Cave 1 Day Trip from Ha Noi
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Ninh Binh is home to a magnificent trio of destinations. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, offers a historical journey with its temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties, set against picturesque rice fields. Nearby, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, captivates visitors with its emerald waterways winding through towering limestone karsts. Experiencing it via a traditional boat ride is a must. Finally, Mua Cave (Hang Múa) provides a challenging but rewarding climb to a dragon-crested viewpoint. From the top, you are granted a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Trang An area, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land." These sites together showcase Vie...
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Guide
All Entrance fees & sharing boat at Trang An
Full transfers Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Cycling activity
Free usage of rain-coat and conical hat during the trip
Buffet Lunch
Drinks
Personal expenses
All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above
