This small-group tour is carefully designed to offer a relaxed and well-paced experience, avoiding large crowds and rushed schedules. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore Vietnam’s ancient capital, enjoy a scenic UNESCO-listed boat ride, and take in panoramic views from Mua Cave. The tour includes round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and lunch, with no forced shopping stops, making it ideal for travelers seeking comfort, authenticity, and great value.
Pickup is available from hotels located in Hanoi Old Quarter.
For hotels outside the Old Quarter, please meet at a designated meeting point which will be confirmed after booking.
Pickup time is between 7:00 – 7:30 AM depending on hotel location.
Please be ready in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup time.
Our guide or driver will contact you via WhatsApp the day before the tour to confirm pickup details.
Meet in front of the Le Duan Station, 120 Le Duan Street Please wait near the main entrance facing Le Duan Station. Our guide or driver will be holding a sign with your name or the tour name. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visit the historic temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, and learn about Vietnam’s early history, royal dynasties, and traditional architecture. After the temple visit, enjoy a relaxing bike ride through the peaceful countryside around Hoa Lu, passing local villages, rice fields, and scenic limestone mountains for a closer look at daily life in Ninh Binh (Optional for Bike)
Enjoy a scenic boat trip through the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Glide along peaceful rivers, pass through natural caves, and admire dramatic limestone mountains and lush valleys. Then, we will explored Incense Village (Near Hoa Lu Ancient Capital)- Only Optional Private Tour Located near Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, this colorful incense village is a unique cultural stop where hundreds of incense sticks are arranged in large, vibrant bundles (red, yellow, pink), creating a stunning visual landscape. Visitors can enjoy photo opportunities, observe the traditional handcrafting process, and gain insight into local village life. This experience is often combined with routes such as Hoa Lu – Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex or Van Long – Hoa Lu – Incense Village, adding a cultural highlight to the journey.
Visit Mua Caves, one of Ninh Binh’s most famous viewpoints. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc, rice fields, limestone karsts, and the surrounding countryside. Along the way, admire the unique stone staircase and dragon statue at the summit, making this a perfect stop for sightseeing and photos.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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