Day Tour | Discover the Ancient Capital of Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave from Hanoi

– GENERAL INFORMATION –

Tour: Full-day tour.

Departure Time: 07:00 AM - 07:40 AM.

Duration: 12 - 12.5 hours.

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

Transportation: Shuttle Bus/Limousine Bus.

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.
• Note: This is a reference itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted subject to weather conditions and the actual circumstances at the destination.

 

– DETAILED ITINERARY –

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Our guide will pick you up from the desinated meeting points. We will take you to Ninh Binh province, about 120 km from Hanoi.

 

9:00 AM: Short break for relaxation.

 

10:30 AM: The first destination on this trip is to visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. After arrive, we will start cycling for 20 minutes to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, then park the bike and take a walk to Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King DÍn and King Le, the fist and second emperors of Ancient Vietnam 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 to the temples. After the visit, we will transfer you to the retaurant while the group is doing the cycling activity.)

 

11:30 AM: Continue the tour with a 30-minute bike ride around the village to explore the life of the local people nad come backto the restaurant.

 

 

12:30 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant with many local dishes such as goat meat, fried rice... Vegetarian food is also available in the buffet lunch. Buffet lunch is served in a modern and elegant atmosphere with many local foods.

 

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Visit Tam Coc by bamboo boat for 1.5 hours. During the boat trip, you will be amazed by the charming beauty here with rice fields, rivers, clouds, and beautiful cave systems. All create a masterpiece that Vietnamese people call "Halong Bay on land".

 

4:00 PM: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave. Climbing nearly 500 steps, you can reach the top of the Dragon Mountain and have a great panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

 

5:30 PM: Return to Hanoi by bus.

 

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi and drop you of at the meeting point. End of the trip!

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

 

INCLUDED:

• Full transfers by Limousine/Normal Bus.
• English Speaking Guide.
• Water, Wet wipes on the Car.
• Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at 5 Star Restaurant.
• Cycling activity.
• Entrance fee.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Drinks for lunch.
• Tips for tourguide & driver.
• Or anything is not mentioned above.