Highlights
- Marvel at the Gothic architecture of the Chau Son Monastery
- Explore the monastery's serene grounds and the Fatima Garden
- Hike up Mua Cave for panoramic views of Ninh Binh’s landscape
- Enjoy a boat ride through caves and rivers in Trang An
- Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th century
Description
Option: Private Tour: Visit the Chau Son Monastery
Visit the Chau Son Monastery, a Gothic gem in Ninh Binh. Admire its red brick walls and castle-like appearance. Learn about its history, including the unfinished bell tower, a symbol of sacrifice during the 1945 famine.
Explore the main church, monastic quarters, and the Fatima Prayer Garden. See the statue of Our Lady of Fatima and the heart-shaped garden with 54 symbols representing Vietnam’s ethnic groups.
Discover the ancient well and landscaped areas. Learn about the monastery’s construction, built by monks using traditional methods.
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
Visit to Chau Son Monastery
Exploration of Gothic architecture
View of the unfinished bell tower
Visit to the Fatima Garden
Cultural exploration of Vietnamese symbols
Tour guide
Pick up & drop off in Old Quater area
Mineral water
Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine (Optional)
All sightseeing tickets and boat fees
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
Excludes
Personal expenses and Optional Tipping
Surcharge for Lunar New Year ( 250.000 vnd / person from 16/02/2026 - 19/02/2026 )
Important Information
- Visiting hours are Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
