HOA LU – TRANG AN / TAM COC – MUA CAVE

Itinerary

07:30 – 08:00
The vehicle and tour guide will pick you up at The Legend Hanoi Hotel and depart for Ninh Binh.

09:15
Take a short break for around 15–20 minutes to relax, use the restroom, or enjoy a light snack.

10:30
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – the first capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Explore King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple while learning about the history of the Dinh, Early Le, and Ly dynasties.

11:15 – 11:45
Enjoy a 30-minute cycling experience to discover local village life. If you prefer not to cycle, you can relax at the restaurant and enjoy views of the lake, waterfall, and surrounding valley.

12:00
Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring Ninh Binh specialties at a private area of Trang An Heritage Garden. Vegetarian options are available upon request.

13:15 – 13:30

Option 1: Tam Coc

Visit Tam Coc, known as the “Halong Bay on Land.” Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, passing through lush green rice fields, magnificent limestone mountains, and famous caves including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.

Option 2: Trang An

Explore the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 2014. Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat trip through a spectacular system of caves and breathtaking natural landscapes, which also served as a filming location for the movie Kong: Skull Island (2016).

15:30
Visit Mua Cave and climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Tam Coc and the beautiful Ninh Binh countryside.

16:30 – 17:00
Depart back to Hanoi.

19:00 – 19:30
Drop off at The Legend Hanoi Hotel.

Included

• Round-trip limousine/private tourist vehicle from Hanoi to Ninh Binh.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• Buffet lunch featuring local specialties.
• Cycling experience.
• Entrance fees and shared boat tickets:
  • Tam Coc: 2–3 guests per boat.
  • Trang An: 4 guests per boat.
• Free Wi-Fi and 01 bottle of mineral water per person during the journey.
• Free use of traditional conical hats and raincoats during the tour.

Excluded

• VAT.
• Beverages.
• Tips for tour guide and driver.
• Personal expenses.
• Services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
• Surcharge on Vietnamese public holidays.