Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

Hoa Lu, Vietnam



Join a unique rowing boat trip to visit three caves, have a lunch and bike to visit villages. Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Mua Cave and enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong River.

Highlights

  • Visit Hoa Lu - An ancient capital
  • Have lunch at the restaurant
  • Enjoy a unique boat trip to Tam Coc or the Trang An cave complex
  • Bike through the local villages in Ninh Binh
  • Climb to the top of Hang Mua to see the beautiful panorama of Ninh Binh

Description

7h30 - 8h00: The air-conditioned bus will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Follow the ban on buses picking up passengers on some streets in Hanoi between 6h30 and 8h30, we maybe need you to come to our good meeting points to start your trip. It takes more or less 2,0 hours from Hanoi to Hoa Lu with a short break about 20 minutes on the half way. 10h30 - 10h40: You will reach to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two kings in Chinese Wars. 11h50 - 12h00: You will have a lunch at the restaurant ( vegetarian food is also available) 13h00 - 13h05: Option 1: Get on the bus continue going to Tam Coc wharf, take the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three different caves) Option 2: Get on the bus go to Trang An wharf for enjoying unique sampan to visit Trang An cave complex 15h00 - 15h05: Biking to visit the local village in Ninh Binh (Optional), If you don't want to cycle, you can explore the village on foot or take rest at the local restaurant 15h30 - 15h35: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. In here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. 16h45 - 17h00: Get on the bus to return Ha Noi. 19h00 - 19h30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel/ at the meeting point in Ha Noi Old Quarter. End the tour!

Includes

A/c bus pickup and drop-off Boat trip to Tam Coc/ Trang An Entrance fees (as per the itinerary) English speaking tour guide Lunch at the restaurant 2 bottles of mineral water per person 1 traditional hat/rain-coat (depending on weather) Biking visit to villages in Ninh Binh Bike rental

Excludes

Drinks Travel insurance, tax Surcharge of 5 USD per person for the Trang An option and 5 USD per person during Lunar New Year Tips, personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions

Important Information

  • Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions
  • If you want to choose the Trang An option, please let us know after making your booking
  • Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hanoi Old Quarter area to arrange pickup
  • All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation
  • If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance
  • Disabled guests are unable to partake in water sport activities on the boat
  • If you do not want to join the biking segment of the tour you can relax in the restaurant with a cup of coffee or visit a local market
  • You can also finish your trip in Tam Coc or Ninh Binh
  • Please note, wearing shorts into the temple is not allowed

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