Hanoi: Ninh Binh Ui Valley or Trang An & Mua Caves & Hoa Lu
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Discover Thung Ui Tourist Area in Ninh Binh with a professional tour guide. Or Visit Hoa Lu – ancient capital. Cycle through scenic paths, cruise along Trang An's caves, conquer viewpoint Mua Cave.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Trang An Scenic Landscape
- Explore the ancient Hoa Lu palace and the Xa Tac Altar
- Hike up Mua Cave for panoramic views of Ninh Binh’s landscape
- Enjoy a boat ride through caves and rivers in Trang An
- Visit relics in the core area of the Trang An World Heritage Complex
Description
Private Tour: Thung Ui tourist area, Ui Valley.
Discover the Thung Ui tourist area, located in the core area of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. Explore the wild and quiet beauty of mountains and forests, and learn about the history of the Hoa Lu palace.
Begin your journey at the Thung Ui tourist area. Visit the Kinh Thien Trang An Temple, the entrance to the Thung Ui tourist area.
Explore the area, a place to preserve and promote the value of the ancient Hoa Lu palace by recreating the life of ancient Vietnamese people in the 10th century. Relax in the natural scenery and organize activities such as teambuilding and campfires.
Discover the entrance to many relics in the core area of the Trang An World Heritage Complex, such as Trong Cave, Moi Cave, Boi Cave, and Tran Temple.
Option: Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave ''GROUP SHARED TOUR''
07h15 – 8h00: Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter area and departure for Ninh Binh. Due to the ban on buses picking up passengers on some streets between 6:30 and 8:30 from 1 March 2025, we may need you to come to one of our meeting points depending on your location to wait for us. We appreciate your support.
09h15: Have a short break for relaxing & rest room at a stop-over about 15 - 20 minutes.
10h00- 10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the King temples. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history.
Relax before lunch:
- A short bike ride with tour guide : Get on a bike and start cycling to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with a unique route (optional and free of charge)
- If you don't wish to cycle, feel free to explore the village on foot or rest at a local restaurant.
12h00: Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes is the local specialty
( Vegetarian foods are avaiable )
13h30: Arrive Trang An and spend about 1h40 - 2 hours exploring Trang An– the core of natural heritage in a Sampan boat (4 people per boat), rowed by a local people. Explore the amazing cave tunnel system and passing through sacred temples associated with legends in the history of Trang An.
Get back to limousine bus then leave for Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi.
19:00 – 19:30 Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel . Trip ends.
Includes
Entrance to Thung Ui tourist area
Access to natural scenery
Access to historical sites such as Xa Tac Altar and Kinh Thien Trang An Temple
Recreation of 10th-century Vietnamese life
Access to caves and temples in Trang An World Heritage Complex
Visit to cave system
Scenic views of limestone mountains and rice fields
Tour guide
Pick up & drop off in Old Quater area
Mineral water
Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine (Optional)
All sightseeing tickets and boat fees in Trang An
Free using of hat/ rain-coat during the trip
Transportation
Boat trip to Trang An
Entrance fees as per the itinerary
Biking visit to villages and Tam Coc town
Bike rental
Important Information
- Thung Ui is a new tourist destination located in the core area of Trang An World Heritage Complex.
The area is suitable for relaxing and organizing activities such as teambuilding and campfires.
The site preserves the value of the ancient Hoa Lu palace.
An electric car route is available for visiting the area.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund