A Day Trip To Hoa Lu Trang An and Cycling

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Hoa Lu and Trang An represent the perfect harmony between Vietnamese history and breathtaking nature. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, stands as a testament to the country’s past, featuring majestic temples nestled against rugged mountains. Not far away lies Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its spectacular "eco-tourism" boat trips. As you glide along the crystal-clear water, you are surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and hidden water caves. This area is often called an "outdoor geological museum," offering a serene and mystical atmosphere that captures the heart of every traveler.

What's Included

All entrance fee
Lunch
English speaking Tour Guide
Bus Round Trip
Personal expeneses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our car will pick up you in front of gate Hanoi Opera House

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7h15-8h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km far from Hanoi Old Quarter. 9h00-9h15 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hoa Lu District

    10h15-10h30: Arrive Vietnam restaurant and start cycling 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century. (If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you back to Cozy Vietnam Restaurant) 11h30 : Continue cycling tour 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to Vietnam restaurant. 12h00: Have Lunch at Vietnam Restaurant designed in a 5-star style. You can have a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Trang An Grottoes

    13h00 – 13h30: Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 - 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Old Quarter

    16h00 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi 18h00 – 18h30 : Arrive back to Hanoi and drop off at the hotel . The trip ends!

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
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