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Embark on a journey to Ninh Binh, often dubbed the "Halong Bay on Land," where stunning limestone karsts rise from emerald rice paddies. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, marvel at the intricate temples of King Dinh and King Le, and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Tam Coc or Trang An on a leisurely boat ride and explore Mua Cave for breathtaking mountaintop views of Tam Coc Village. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring local delicacies before returning to Hanoi, filled with unforgettable memories.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.
Itinerary
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1Old Quarter
7h00 - 7h30: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh. 09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to relax.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hoa Lu District
The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Ninh Binh
Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods. Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Ninh Binh
Visitors will visit 1 of these 2 places depending on the option you choose. Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience. Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”. Continue the tour with 30-45 minutes of cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Mua Caves
We continue to visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Hanoi
Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi. 19h00 - 19h30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip end!
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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