Highlights
- Trang An Scenic Boat Ride (UNESCO Site) : Glide through caves, rivers, limestone
- Explore Vietnam’s first capital,rich with 10th-century temples and royal history
- Climb 500 steps to the top of Hang Mua for the best panoramic view in Ninh Binh
- Enjoy a more personal and flexible experience with a small group size
- Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex Visit the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia
Description
Duration: Full Day
Tour Type: Small Group
Pickup & Drop-off: Hotels/Homestays in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh City
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Hotel Pickup
Your tour guide and comfortable van will pick you up at your accommodation in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh.
Depart for Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
9:00 AM | Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Explore Vietnam’s first capital during the Dinh and Le dynasties.
Visit the historic temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh.
Learn about Vietnam's early royal history and architecture from your guide.
10:30 AM | Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex
Visit Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist pagoda, beautifully set at the foot of Dinh Mountain.
Highlights include:
500 statues of Arhats (La Han)
Two giant bronze bells (27 tons & 36 tons)
The Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes
Gautama Buddha statue
Take in panoramic views of the surrounding karst landscape and hear captivating Buddhist stories from your guide.
12:30 PM | Lunch at Local Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch featuring local Ninh Binh specialties.
1:30 PM | Boat Tour in Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Board a traditional sampan boat for a peaceful 2-hour journey through Trang An.
Glide through limestone cliffs, lush rice paddies, and serene rivers.
Visit the cave system: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave.
Marvel at the natural beauty often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”
3:30 PM | Conquer Mua Cave (Hang Múa)
Hike 500 stone steps up Ngoa Long Mountain.
Enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view over Tam Coc, rice fields, and limestone peaks – a top photo spot in Ninh Binh.
4:30 PM | Return Journey
Relax in the van as you return to your accommodation.
5:15 PM | Arrival & Drop-off at Hotel
Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or homestay.
Say goodbye to your guide and fellow travelers with wonderful memories.
Includes
Hotel pick up and drop off
English speaking guide
Water on the van
Luxury Minivan
Small Group Experience
Visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda (electric car inside the pagoda not included)
Visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital (entrance not included)
Visit to Trang An Landscape (boat ride not included)
Visit to Mua Cave (entrance to the summit not included)
Excludes
Personal expense
Trang An Boat Ticket: 300.000 VND
Mua Cave Ticket: 150.000 VND
Electric city car 2 way in Bai Dinh: 150.000 VND
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: 20.000 VND
Lunch in local restaurant: 150.000 VND
Tour guide will help you if you choose to visit either option
Important Information
- Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers (Mua Cave requires climbing ~500 steps)
- Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activities
- Entrance ticket and lunch are optional (not included)
- The tour guide will arrange the sightseeing itinerary for you. If you choose not to visit any particular site, you will not need to pay the entrance fee for that location
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
