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Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave Day Trip From Hanoi

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Highlights

  • Enjoy stunning views from the caves, limestones and mountains
  • Understand more about history and culture of Vietnam
  • Trekking to the top of Mua Cave to get panorama view and photos and An authentic, traditional local lunch is served
  • Fantastic activities and explore the beauty of nature and Immerse in the beauty of Trang An by a boat trip
  • Transfer during tour with Limousine Bus

About this experience

07:30 - 8:00 Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, then depart to Ninh Binh province. On the way, you will have chances to capture the imagine of Vietnam rice fields with the hard-working farmers. 09:15 Bus stops to have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax. 10:30 On arrival Ninh Binh, our guide will take you to visit Hoa Lu - the ancient royal capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. Hoa Lu ancient capital, perhaps, makes the province more attractive because it creates the cultural identity of the area and help people understand more about the cultural, architectural and sculptural values associated with the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet ( an old name of Viet Nam country). You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. 12:00 We stop at a local restaurant to have a buffet lunch with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch. After lunch time, we will head to Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex, which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. You will board a small boat to visit Trang An, here, we can see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. The boat trip will drive you to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou with Route 1, or Lam, Vang, Thanh Truot and Dai Caves with route 2 in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh. Further more, we can have time to visit some temples during the boat trip and get to know more about history as well as culture of country in the past. 15:00 You continue the tour for 45 mins with cycling activity around the village to discover the life of the local people. 15:45 We get back to Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). This is chance to discover your strength - by walking up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. 17:00 It's time to to get back the bus to return to Hanoi, we will arrive your hotel around 19:00. Our tour guide say Good bye and see you next time!

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Old Quarter area
  • Transfer with modern Limousine Bus
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Entrance and boat fees per itinerary
  • Rain-coat, hat, umbrella
  • Bike

Not included

  • Tipping the guide
  • Meals
  • drinks
  • other personal expenses

Things to note

  • Visitors with respiratory issues or heart conditions should be cautious, particularly when climbing the 500 steps at Mua Cave.
  • Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots are recommended due to uneven terrain and stair climbing.
  • The trip is not very accessible for wheelchair users due to uneven paths, steps, and boats.
  • Bring a raincoat or poncho, as showers are common.

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