Discover Ninh Binh’s beauty on a day trip from Hanoi. Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave. Enjoy local specialties and rich cultural history.
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Hanoi - 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Our limousine bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and take you to Ninh Binh. The journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh takes about 2 hours, transitioning from the city’s hustle and bustle to the serene and picturesque countryside.
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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - 10:30 AM: We arrive at Hoa Lu and explore the ancient capital of Dai Co Viet from the 10th and 11th centuries by bicycle. We will visit the Dinh King Temple, built in the 10th century, to learn about the heroic history of this king, ancient Vietnamese architecture, and the history of Vietnam.
11:45 AM: Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local Vietnamese cuisine at a nearby restaurant. -
Trang An Grottoes - 1:00 PM: Take a 2-hour bamboo boat ride through Trang An. During the trip, you’ll be captivated by the stunning beauty of the paddy fields, river, water, clouds, sky, and the impressive cave system. This area is often referred to as the “Halong Bay on land” by the Vietnamese.
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Mua Caves - 3:30 PM: Climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.
5:00 PM: Board the bus to return to Hanoi.
Around 7:00 PM: Arrive back at your hotel in Hanoi. -
Hanoi - 4:45 PM: We board the bus to head back to Hanoi.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour ends!
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- Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
- English Speaking Guide
- Entry/Admission - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An, Mua Cave
- Boat trip & Bikes
- Bike is a very small activity (40mins) on the package & just for fun & free
- Free use of Vietnamese traditional hat
- Free use of poncho if it rains
- A delicious local buffet lunch
- Beverages & Drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Explore the majestic beauty and peace of Ninh Binh on a one-day tour from Hanoi. From Vietnam’s first capital named Hoa Lu, to a visit to Trang An - a World Heritage Site with majestic mountain landscapes, then a spectacular view from the top of Hang Mua. Lunch at a local restaurant with Ninh Binh specialties such as Burnt Rice and Goat Meat. This trip not only gives you the opportunity to experience amazing natural scenery but also helps you better understand Vietnam’s rich culture and history.
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, not included in the prices (Customers don’t pay for Cycling services). It’s a very small activity on the whole package, we don’t focus on cycling activity. Please note that: - Customers can skip cycling if don’t feel comfortable - Customers who don’t bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others.
- Things to bring: Umbrella/Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncreen, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray. Jackets (in the Winter)
- 07.00 – 8.00AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations)
- Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: vietnamhappytravel01@gmail.com or WhatsApp/ phone/ Zalo: +84941306051
- Customers who stay in Hanoi old quarter but don’t see hotel/ address in the list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ Zalo/ WhatsApp to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
- Customers who don’t stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose “hotel is not listed” just to finish the booking, then contact by email/ phone/ WhatsApp/ Zalo -> we will recommend the best pickup point then
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.