Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

From Hanoi: Day Trip to Trang An Scenic Landscape & Hoa Lu

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
02 Enjoy a Trang An boat trip through caves and limestone scenery
03 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ninh Binh
04 Cycle through peaceful villages and see local life
05 Savor a buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
06 Round-trip transport from Hanoi included
07 Learn from a professional English-speaking guide

Discover the rich history and striking landscapes of Ninh Binh on this full-day trip from Hanoi. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, where you can learn about the country’s feudal dynasties before heading into one of its most scenic regions.

Then experience Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its limestone mountains, river caves, and peaceful waterways, on a relaxing boat trip. Round out the day with a buffet lunch of Vietnamese dishes and a gentle cycling ride through local villages for a closer look at rural life.

Then experience Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its limestone mountains, river caves, and peaceful waterways, on a relaxing boat trip.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

7h00 - 7h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. Have a short break for 20 minutes to relaxVisit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.

Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.

Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people. Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi 19:00 - 19:30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
Professional English speaking guide
Sightseeing and boat tickets
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An Boat Trip
Cycling through peaceful villages

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses & beverages
Holiday surcharge & All other services not mentioned

Know before you go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside.

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