07:00 – 07:25 Pick-up from your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ninh Binh.Arrive at Hang Mua, "Mua Cave" one of the most alluring places to get the panorama view in Ninh Binh, hiking up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to take in your amazing views of the Tam Coc, Ninh Binh area.Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains with a unique route and visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. They are a traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together. Here you will get the chance to see the house’s architecture and their daily lives. Come to restaurant, refresh and enjoy a special lunch with the local cuisine, featuring the yin-yang balance of the Asian culture. Arrive in Trang An and spend about 1.5 hours exploring Trang An, the core of a world natural heritage site, in a small boat rowed by local people. Visit many limestones, water caves, and temples along the Sao Khe River.Arrive in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi. 18.30: Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites
Hanoi Luxury Escape: Small-Group Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave
The journey
- 01 Small-group day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
- 02 Climb Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Coc
- 03 Cycle through villages and rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains
- 04 Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch featuring local cuisine
- 05 Explore Trang An by small boat with local rowers
- 06 Visit caves, temples, and limestone scenery along the Sao Khe River
- 07 Discover Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
- 08 Travel with limousine pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh on a small-group day trip from Hanoi. This full-day experience combines dramatic limestone landscapes, peaceful waterways, and important historical sites for a well-rounded escape from the city.
Climb to the Mua Cave viewpoint for sweeping views over the Tam Coc area, cycle through village scenery and rice fields, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch before boarding a small boat in Trang An to explore caves, temples, and river landscapes. You’ll also visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, where your guide shares insights into the country’s early history.
Arrive at Hang Mua, "Mua Cave" one of the most alluring places to get the panorama view in Ninh Binh, hiking up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to take in your amazing views of the Tam Coc, Ninh Binh area.
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What's Included
- Limousine pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Delicious Vietnamese lunch
- English Speaking Guide
- All sightseeing and boat fees, Cycling
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses & Beverages
- Holiday surcharge & All other services not clearly mentioned above
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 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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Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Hanoi..
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