Day Tour | Discover Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave from Hanoi

ー GENERAL INFORMATION ー

Tour: Full-day tour.

Duration: 07:30 AM - 07:30 PM.

Departure Time: 06:50 AM - 7:50 AM.

Duration: 11.5 - 12 hours. 

*After you confirm their booking, we will inform you about the exact time and meeting point.

Meeting Point: Hanoi Opera House, or designated pick-up points based on your hotel address (due to the regulation of transportation from 16-seated not allow to enter Old Quarter area)
*Note: Please arrive at your selected meeting point on time to avoid missing the departure. As this is a shared group tour, the vehicle will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at each pick-up point.

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Discover the cultural and natural wonders of Ninh Binh on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Begin your journey at Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital during the 10th century, where you'll explore historic temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties and learn about the country's early history.

Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a relaxing sampan boat ride through winding rivers, limestone karsts, and spectacular cave systems. End your adventure with a climb to Mua Cave, where a rewarding hike leads to one of the most iconic panoramic viewpoints in Northern Vietnam.

This tour is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a combination of history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes.

 

– DETAILED ITINERARY –

06:50 AM – 7:50 AM: Our guide will meet you at the meeting point and start 110km modern  Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.

 

10:45 AM: Upon arriving in Ninh Binh, you will begin your tour by visiting the renowned temples: King Dinh Temple, dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the founder of the Dinh Dynasty – the first dynasty of Vietnam, and King Le Temple, dedicated to King Le Dai Hanh, the founder of the Pre-Le Dynasty – the succeeding dynasty. After exploring the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, your guide will take you to Mua Cave.

 

12:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.

 

01:30 PM: The bus will takes you to the center of Trang An eco-tourism area, visiting Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,... and three relic sites: Cao Son Temple, Tien Stream Temple, Vu Lam Palace where the kings of the Tran Dynasty are worshiped.

 

03:15 PM: Continue to visit Mua Cave.

 

03:30 PM: Arrive at Mua Cave, visit the cave and climb to the top of Ngoa Long mountain to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the mountainous area from the top down to the valley.

 

05:15 PM: Return to the bus and head back to Hanoi.

 

07:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, end of the tour.

*Note: This is a reference itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the actual circumstances at the destination.

 

INCLUDED:

• Modern, air-conditioned car with a professional driver serving as per the itinerary.
• Bottled water in the car.
• Bilingual guides (Vietnamese and English) throughout the journey.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Entrance tickets for Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and the shared Trang An boat ride.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Private boat for Trang An sightseeing.
• Drinks during meals.