Ninh Binh Full Day Tour From Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave
Description
Ninh Binh is often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land” because they both have impressive karsts and caves with boat rides for tourists. Visit to Hoa Lu – the ancient Capital of Vietnam and Tam Coc with Halong type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves. Highlights - Visit Hoa Lu Old Citadel with Dinh Temple and Le Temple - Sampan boat trip in Tam Coc and visit three caves. - Enjoy a Bufet lunch at local restaurant with vietnam food. - Climb almost 500 stone steps to the peak of Lying Dragon Mountain for breathtaking views. - Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle - Door-to-door hotel pickup and and drop-off in the center of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Itinerary
07:15 - 7:20 Our guide will pick you up at your hotel location in Hanoi Old Quarter and start a 110km drive on a comfortable limousine vehicle through verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way. If your hotels located outside the Old Quarter, please go to the meeting point (Hanoi Opera House) at 7:20am to join tour group (It is just a meeting point for pickup, not a site for a visit in the tour).
10:30 You will reach Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and visit 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
Today you will enjoy buffet lunch at local restaurant in Trang An area. The food is served with Asian style, local dishes, organic vegetable. Enjoy your lunch and take a rest before continue the journey to Trang An
After finishing your lunch, you will be taking the rowing boat (rowed by both hand and legs) at Trang An Scenic Landscapes, an outstanding natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Embark on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous caves: Hang Toi ( Dark ) cave with 320 meter long, Sang (light) cave with 90 meter long, and Hang Nau Ruou (Cooking wine) cave with 250 meter long…, Every passages bring new surprise of mystery hidden inside isolated valleys of tranquility that likely transformed to the other world and time.
(OPTIONAL activity: You can choose not to do if you have back problem or not good physical health. If you want to take this activity, you need to confirm with the tour guide on the way from Hanoi to Ninh Binh so that the guide order ticket in advance. The ticket costs 100,000 VND or 4 USD). In case you do not want to hike up 500 steps, you can find a cafe nearby and order a drink (and pay for that) to relax and wait for the group visiting Mua cave. Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing hiking 500 steps up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with precious view of the nature. There are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Look west for the Ngo Dong River winding through Tam Coc. Then get back to the bus to return Hanoi
17:00 Leaving Mua Cave and drive back to Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi at around 19:30 and drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter or at the same meeting point (Hanoi Opera House). Finish unforgettable full day trip!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide and vehicle will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter within 7:15am - 7:40am. If you do not need hotel pickup or if your hotel located outside the Old Quarter, please go to our meeting point (Hanoi Opera House, addressed No.1 Trang Tien street) to join the tour group.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Only negative is the local boat lady request us to buy the handy craft in the middle of boat ride making us feel uncomfortable.
The charm of Ninh Binh captured our hearts! From the fascinating history of Hoa Lu to the magical Boa trip in Trang An, the whole day was blissful. The scenery of Mua Cave was unforgettable. Our guide was knowledgeable, spoke fluent English and was always helpful. A recommended trip for those looking for a combination of adventure and culture
A perfect trip to Ninh Binh ! The wonderful english speaking guide brought the history of Hoa Lu to life, shared cultural gems throughout the trang an boat trip and cheered us on as we climbed the steps of Hang Mua. The stunning scenery, great company and well -organized tour made for an incredible experience
We enjoyed every moment of our Ninh Binh tour . Hoa Lu is steeped in history, and the peaceful boat ride through the Trang An caves was unforgettable. Mua Cave offered stunning views. The guide spoke excellent English and was very friendly, making it a great value. Highly recommend this tour for culture and adventure lovers
The Ninh Binh tour had many highlights. Hoa Lu gave us a glimpse into Vietnam’s glorious past, while Trang An amazed us with its natural wonders. The scenery of Mua Cave left us speechless! Our guide was friendly, spoke perfect English and made the tour fun and informative.
We had a fantastic day exploring the beauty of Ninh Binh ! From the ancient charm of Hoa Lu to the peaceful boat ride of Trang An, every moment was enjoyable. The knowledgeable guide, fluent in English, made the trip fascinating with stories of history and culture. The panoramic views of Hang Mua were breathtaking.
Our day trip to Ninh Binh was agreat . Visiting the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, sailing through the beautiful waterways of Trang An and climbing the iconic steps of Mua Cave was breathtaking. The guide spoke excellent English, shared great historical insights and was extremely friendly. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Vietnam
Starting early in the morning , we explored the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, which is steeped in history. Next, we took a peaceful boat ride through the limestone valleys of Trang An, which was breathtaking. Finally, we climbed up to Mua Cave for a breathtaking view. A perfect combination of nature and culture, this trip was truly memorable
Ninh Binh full day Tour from Hanoi offers an amazing experience! Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, cruise along the peaceful river in Trang An to admire the beautiful limestone mountains and mysterious caves, and conquer the top of hang Mua for breathtaking views. Luxury transportation and professional tour guides ensure a seamless journey through the beauty of Ninh Binh , making the trip even more wonderful.
We had agreat time….our guide, Mr. Lee, was very helpful, friendly and a great companion….well organised, always creating a fun atmosphere, he also has a great singing talent.everything was perfect on time
