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Hanoi Tour: Explore Ancient Citadels & Pagodas
4.9
215 Ratings
Hoàn Kiếm
Embark on a full-day adventure to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An. Explore the ancient citadel, take a boat trip, and trek up Dragon Mountain for breathtaking views. Indulge in a buffet lunch of delectable Vietnamese cuisine.
Embark on a full-day adventure to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An. Explore the ancient citadel, take a boat trip, and trek up Dragon Mountain for breathtaking views. Indulge in a buffet lunch of delectable Vietnamese cuisine.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ninh Binh - From 7:00 to 7:45 am: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be prepared during this time, as the bus will travel from one hotel to another, so timing should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with a 3-hour journey on the highway, including 1-2 comfort breaks.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties -…
- Ninh Binh - From 7:00 to 7:45 am: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be prepared during this time, as the bus will travel from one hotel to another, so timing should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with a 3-hour journey on the highway, including 1-2 comfort breaks.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel from the 11th Century (the first capital of Vietnam) featuring the King Dinh Temple and remnants of the Citadel. Guests will visit the temple dedicated to King Dinh, admire its beautiful architecture, and pray for good health.
- Trang An Grottoes - Discover Trang An or Tam Coc (if selected) with a 2-hour boat trip rowed by a local - a World Heritage site. Journey through water caves and historic sites along the riverbank.
- Mua Caves - Explore Mua Cave, a small waterfall, and trek up Ngoa Long Mountain with 500 steps to enjoy a breathtaking view of Tam Coc Valley.
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Hanoi - After finishing at Mua Cave Mountain, depart on the bus back to Hanoi, a 3-hour journey via the highway.
19:00-19:30: Drop off at your hotel or meeting point. - Tam Coc - Tam Coc is the heart of the Ninh Binh heritage zone, featuring a lovely stream flowing through peaceful villages and rice fields. Guests will gently row the boat through Hang Ca Cave, Hang Hai Cave, and Hang Ba Cave, marveling at the wonderful stalactites.
- Bai Dinh Pagoda - Visit the stunning Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest pagoda not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. This complex boasts an impressive array of the most massive and magnificent Vietnamese traditional architecture ever built, requiring a full day to explore entirely. Guests will visit some highlights, including 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), two enormous bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons, respectively. Visit the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue.
What's Included
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (1km around Hoan Kiem lake)
- All entrance tickets
- Decent lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Round trip transfer with Big AC bus/coach with complimentary water (optional)
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (1km around Hoan Kiem lake)
- All entrance tickets
- Decent lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Round trip transfer with Big AC bus/coach with complimentary water (optional)
What's Not Included
- Beverages, travel insurance & VAT
- Tip for local boat rower, tour guide and personal expenses
- Pick up from hotel outside Old Quarter of Hanoi (contact directly with local operator for detail)
- Surcharge holiday 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1-3, December 31-Jan 1, Lunar Tet))
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group (17 person) with extra 5.9usd /1 person
- Beverages, travel insurance & VAT
- Tip for local boat rower, tour guide and personal expenses
- Pick up from hotel outside Old Quarter of Hanoi (contact directly with local operator for detail)
- Surcharge holiday 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1-3, December 31-Jan 1, Lunar Tet))
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group (17 person) with extra 5.9usd /1 person
Additional Information
- You will be picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (optional)
- English speaking guide will escort you during the trip.
- You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years
- Enjoying a nice boat trip on river with spectacular limestone mountains.
- Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can…
- You will be picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (optional)
- English speaking guide will escort you during the trip.
- You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years
- Enjoying a nice boat trip on river with spectacular limestone mountains.
- Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can see the whole Tam Coc valley with rice field and river.
- Enjoying a decent lunch with a lot of options of local food
Location
20 P. Hàng Muối
Phố Hàng Muối
If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(215 Ratings)
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Wanderer65258043374
Mar 18, 2025
A good day trip to Ninh Binh - This is a good day tour with some amazing tourist attractions to witness. The travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and vice-versa via a comfortable bus was great. Lunch was included and they even had vegan options (limited though)
Expect discipline in terms of time limit for all the attractions involved since it is a group tour and hence everyone is expected to follow a time schedule. The guide was helpful and shares most of the necessary information regarding all the attractions involved.
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Flyer55351652438
Mar 17, 2025
Day tour Minh Binh - The daytour was great! Wonderful experience with a great tourguide mr. Son. He is the best I have met so far. The ride was good, good food and beautiful boattrip.
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O1843vkmariam
Mar 16, 2025
Amazing Tour of Ninh Binh - This tour exceeded my expectations. The tour bus seated 19 passengers and was very comfortable and luxurious. The tour guide Jenny was very knowledgeable and hilarious. She was very organized and our tour went very smoothly. The sights we visited were very interesting.
The boat ride was about 1.5 hours, 4 passengers per boat, and went through about 5 caves and stopped at the temple areas. We had the option to help paddle with the boat lady which was fun and made our ride faster.
The 500 steps climb on Ninh Xuan was a challenging because of the high steps but the reward of the views on the top was exhilarating.
I went to a few tours on my 7-night stay in Vietnam and
this was my favorite experience. I am so impressed with Jenny and her organization that I mentioned them to my hotel guest relations officer so they could recommend this company to other guests.
Thank you Jenny for making this a most memorable experience.
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548arijits
Mar 16, 2025
Fantastic, fabulous tour - Alex was an exceptional guide with extensive knowledge of Vietnamese culture, pride, and history. The tour was fabulous, thanks to his excellent guiding skills. We visited all the promised places: Hoa Lu, the Tran An route 4 boat ride, and Mua Cave. I really enjoyed it with my family.
I had to stay in Tam Coc, and Alex helped book my car as well. Overall, visiting Vietnam was a great decision, and every penny spent was worth it.
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Gauri740
Mar 14, 2025
Ninh Binh a peaceful getaway - We loved the place more serene and peaceful.
Our tour guide Mr. Phuong Justin was very nice and friendly. He was very caring about the tourists.He has a good knowledge of the places and temples that we visited today.
All the best wishes and hope to visit soon again.
Thank you
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Patriciabz2077ef
Mar 14, 2025
An unforgettable trip - We took a one day trip to Ninh Binh and it was truly an unforgettable experience. For starter, our guide Luca contacted me via WhatsApp the day before regarding the pick up situation very clearly and the next day the bus arrived on time with no problem whatsoever. During the tour, Luca gave very clear explanation about the places we visited; he was also a bit of a joker and it truly helped to bring up the group’s mood. The view at Trang An was truly one for the memory, I was so glad I took this trip. Highly recommend this company and especially Luca! Thank you!
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Sallykm3972lr
Mar 14, 2025
Ninh binh - Tranquil and Peaceful - As it's name "Ninh Binh" — Tranquil and Peaceful, I was enjoying a great trip with beautiful view and tranquil atmosphere. Weather is nice and everything going smoothly. Peaceful Bai Dinh pagoda, beautiful scenery at Trang An and Mua Cave. Thanks!
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606navidm
Mar 13, 2025
General review - The tour was really interesting and very informative, very good quality of food in the Go Asia restaurant .our tour guide "Raymond" was fantastic, very good communication skills and lots of lough.
Also I'd like to appreciate my agent "The Sinh Tourist" +84 982025857 who booked this beautiful trip for me.
Cheers,
Amir
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Liletht2025
Mar 13, 2025
Hassle-free tour with Tiger - We had an absolutely hassle-free and enjoyable tour! Our amazing tour guide, Tiger, went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic experience. His enthusiasm and knowledge made the tour not only educational but also incredibly fun and engaging. Tiger’s friendly personality, sense of humor, and attention to detail made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a stress-free and enriching experience!
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Elmariea2025
Mar 18, 2025
Ninh Binh Day Tour - Ninh Binh is very touristy but still worth it. Guide Jenny was so nice and accommodating. Driver was also good too making the trip smooth. Itinerary was not rushed.
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