Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave Full Day Tour
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This full-day excursion from Hanoi brings together Vietnam’s historic charm and lush landscapes in a single, enriching experience. The tour typically spans 10–12 hours, blending cultural landmarks, riverscapes, and a moderately challenging hike—all in a small, friendly group.
Hoa Lư Ancient Capital (circa 968–1010)
Explore Vietnam’s first capital and its historic temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Lê.
Gain insight into the feudal dynasties from knowledgeable guides.
Lunch with Local Flavors
Enjoy a buffet-style Vietnamese lunch, including regional specialties like goat meat, rice dishes, and vegetarian options.
Some tours also offer bottled water, traditional hats, or raincoats for included convenience.
Trang An Boat Ride (“Halong Bay on Land”)
The afternoon itinerary is leisure time on a sampan boat rowed by locals to admire the Trang An natural landscape within 2 hours
Village Cycling (Optional/Included)
Enjoy a leisurely 45-minute bike ride through nearby villages and golden paddy fields, engaging with rural life.
Hike to Mua Cave (Hang Múa)
Climb nearly 500 steps to the summit of “Lying Dragon Mount” for sweeping views over Tam Cốc and its surrounding landscapes.
The hike is moderately challenging but yields a richly rewarding panorama.
| Tour Group | Price (USD)/person |
|---|---|
| Group 17 guests (Limousine Transfer) | 40$ |
| Group 22 guests (Limousine Transfer) | 40$ |
Terms
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children from 9 or older are considered adult
- Children from 4 to 8: 75% of the tour cost for an adult
- Child under 4: free of charge (An additional fee is required when opting for a separate bus seat)
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 1 day before departure: No charge
- No show: 100% charge
Bus for Hanoi – Ninh Binh tour
For an unforgettable and hassle-free Ninh Binh one-day tour from Hanoi, we use the limousine bus with pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Our 17-seater bus offers unparalleled comfort with soft seats and a spacious interior. The bus is equipped with high-speed WiFi and USB ports for your convenience.
- Distance: 90km
- Driving time: 2 – 2,5 hours with a short break on the halfway
- Capacity: 10, 17, 19 passengers
- Bottle water
Buffet Lunch
- During the tour, you will be served a buffet lunch with most Vietnamese dishes such as roasted chicken, stir-fry goat, fried fish, and a load of salad, and vegetables.
- Vegetarian food is also available
Included:
- Shuttle bus with an experienced driver, pick up & drop off at hotels
- English Speaking Guide
- Free Wi-Fi and water on the bus
- Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- Free usage of hat & umbrella, rain-coat during the trip
Excluded:
- VAT 10%
- Drinks
- Tips for tour guide & driver
Included/Exclude
- Shuttle bus with an experienced driver, pick up & drop off at hotels
- English Speaking Guide
- Free Wi-Fi and water on the bus
- Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- Free usage of hat & umbrella, rain-coat during the trip
- VAT 10%
- Drinks
- Tips for tour guide & driver
- Or anything is NOT mentioned above
Tour Plan
In the morning
07h30 – 8h00: Pick up at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
10h30: Arrive in Ninh Binh, Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Take a short walk to visit King Ding and King Le where you get to know about Vietnamese history under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are available
In the afternoon
13h00: Visit Trang An natural landscape that was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”, spent 2 hours on a sampan boat to admire this natural beauty.
15h00: Continue the tour for 45 mins – cycle around the village to discover the life of the local people.
15h45: Explore Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) to walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. This could be the best photo spot for Ninh Binh.
17h00: Get on the shuttle bus back to Hanoi
19h00: Arrive at your hotel. Trip ends.
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