Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave Tour
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Spend a full day in Ninh Binh exploring Hoa Lu – the ancient capital. Cycle through scenic paths, cruise along Trang An's caves, and conquer the iconic viewpoint atop Mua Cave
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Duration 12 hours
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English, Vietnamese
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7:10 am – 8:00 am: 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. Thank you for your understanding. Walking time is normally about 1 - 3 minutes. Pick-up time is from 7:10 AM to 8:00 AM. ( depend on the traffic ) 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 the 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.
Note : ✅ Cycling is a relaxing, optional activity and not a main part of the tour. If you would like to join the ride, please keep the following in mind: +You should have basic cycling experience or know how to ride a bicycle. +Please choose a bicycle
In front of Hanoi Opera House before departure time
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave Tour
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