Highlights
- Take a boat trip through Trang An’s limestone caves and emerald waters
- Climb Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views of Tam Coc
- Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch with local specialties
- Enjoy a more personal experience in a small group or choose a private option
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel
Description
7:30 – 8:00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
9:15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes at rest stop, use the facilities or have a quick snack.
10:30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11:15 – 11:45: Join a 30-minute cycling activity to discover local life. Alternatively, stay at the restaurant to relax, sightsee, and enjoy views of the lake, waterfall, and valleys.
12:00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties at the restaurant in Trang An’s area. The vegetarian option is also available.
13:15 – 13:30: Continue the journey at Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014.
There, you can spend 2.5 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”.
16:00: 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 Ngo Dong River below.
17:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
19:00 – 19:30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Conclude the full day Ninh Binh trip.
Includes
Hotel pickup & drop-off
A/C vehicle and English-speaking guide (surcharge for a non-English-speaking guide on private tours)
Mua Cave entrance
Buffet lunch (vegetarian available)
Bottled water (1 per guest), road tolls & parking
Excludes
Tips and personal expenses
Boat trip
Surcharge for a non-English-speaking guide (private tour)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
