Hoa Lu – Cycling – Trang An – Mua Cave – Tam Coc

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Experience the beauty of Ninh Binh with an exciting combination of history, cycling, river exploration, and breathtaking mountain views. This full-day tour offers an ideal blend of adventure and cultural discovery.

Itinerary

07:00 – 07:45 – Pick-up from Your Hotel

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Begin the 110–kilometer journey through lush countryside in a modern, comfortable bus. A short break will be made along the way.

10:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel

Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital and visit the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, both dating back to the seventeenth century. Learn about the history of the Dinh and Le dynasties while admiring traditional architecture.

11:30 – Cycling Experience

Enjoy a leisurely cycling trip along rural roads, passing alongside rivers, canals, rice fields, and small villages surrounded by spectacular limestone mountains. This is an excellent way to immerse yourself in local life and the natural landscape.

12:00 – Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Savor a buffet lunch at The Long Restaurant, offering a panoramic view of Tam Coc. The meal features delicious regional Vietnamese cuisine.

13:30 – Explore Trang An Grottoes

Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its stunning limestone formations.
Board a traditional sampan boat and glide along the river through an enchanting system of caves such as Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, and Thanh Truot Cave. You will also pass Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Temple.

15:30 – Mua Cave and Ngoa Long Mountain

Arrive at Mua Cave and begin the trek up Ngoa Long Mountain. From the summit, enjoy one of the most impressive viewpoints in northern Vietnam, overlooking vast rice fields and dramatic limestone scenery.

16:30 – Return to Hanoi

Board the bus for your journey back to Hanoi.

18:30 – Arrival in Hanoi

Drop-off at your hotel or accommodation. The tour concludes.

Inclusion

• Pick-up from hotel or accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter by Bus or Limousine Bus

• Fully escorted tour with a professional English-speaking guide

• Two bottles of water per person

• Buffet lunch at The Long Restaurant with a panoramic view of Tam Coc

• All entrance fees listed in the itinerary

Exclusion

• Beverages, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips for the guide

• Limousine bus upgrade (19-seat vehicle) additional 5 United States Dollars per person

• Children from 5 to 8 years old: 75 percent of adult price

• Children from 9 years old and above: charged as adults

• Children under 5 years old: free of charge (excluding entrance tickets, meals, and bus seat)

Tour Price

30 United States Dollars per person