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Full Day Tour: Explore Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An with Buffet Lunch
4.9
137 Ratings
Hoa Lu District
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
- Hoa Lu District - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel from the 11th Century (the first capital of Vietnam) featuring King Dinh Temple and remnants of the Citadel.
- Trang An Grottoes - Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip through Trang An, a World Heritage site, rowed by a local. Experience water caves and historic sites along the riverbank.
- Mua Caves -…
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Hoa Lu District - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel from the 11th Century (the first capital of Vietnam) featuring King Dinh Temple and remnants of the Citadel.
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Trang An Grottoes - Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip through Trang An, a World Heritage site, rowed by a local. Experience water caves and historic sites along the riverbank.
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Mua Caves - Discover Mua Cave, a small waterfall, and trek up 500 steps to Ngoa Long Mountain for a breathtaking view of Tam Coc Valley.
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 for Holidays 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1+ 2 +3, December 31, Jan 1)
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group with extra 6usd /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 for Holidays 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1+ 2 +3, December 31, Jan 1)
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group with extra 6usd /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
Hoa Lu District
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
(137 Ratings)
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Annemariea400
Oct 30, 2024
10/10 with 007 (: - James was an amazing guide — super friendly and smiley! The scenic views were STUNNING! The highlight of my Vietnam trip!
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Gaila447
Oct 30, 2024
Fun full day at Ninh Binh - Our guide James was very engaging and friendly throughout the entire tour! We had a full day of adventures and the whole process was seamless, from pick-up at our hotel to lunch, and the boat ride.
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325puneetk
Oct 28, 2024
Awesome day - Amazing experience and day well spent. Tour guide Toan and driver Cong were super helpful and courteous and took great care of us. They curated great day trip and we had super fun time.
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Julie_b
Oct 28, 2024
Very interesting day - This was a very nice day, but very long. The Trang An complex was really beautiful and interesting. I really liked the boating part. It was so peaceful and beautiful. I thought climbing up the 500 steps wasn't really worth it. Very crowded. Our tour leader, Son, was nice and orderly and kept the group on schedule. He did not really give us very much information. He was very kind and friendly however. Our driver, Mr. Do, did a good job. I think it was good but too long.
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Christianrainvillev
Oct 27, 2024
A scenic, historic and organize excursion. - The trip was so light. It started when we picked up by the bus alongside with our friendly tour guide Allan.
We went to Hoa Lu district and we take some knowledge and tour guide Allan is so knowledgeable about the side. He explains to us the history of the early capital of Vietnam. He is very well rounded tour guide.
Then we went to a local restaurant to take our lunch. The food was good. Afterwards, we went to Trang An where we rode boat and immerse ourself in the beauty of Vietnam. Tour guide Allan was also in sync with is throughout the whole period of trip.
Lastly, we went to Mua cave, the view is ecstatic, however we decided not to push the hiking since it's raining and the stairs might be slippery. Tour guide Allan was also reminded us the facts for our safety.
Overall, the trip was great. Thanks to our driver Tom and tour guide Allan for the well organize trip and amazing experience. Surely I can recommend the both of them to others.
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Sightseer37739743310
Oct 27, 2024
Good Experience and Tour Guide - The whole tour is amazing and Ninh Binh is so beautiful. Our tour guide Mung (Happy) is very friendly and accommodating. Book him if you can!
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Eileenb1515
Oct 27, 2024
Stunning views! - The trip is very well planned. The activities were really fun and the scenery is stunning. The weather is great, cooling and windy. The most memorable would be the Trang A Cave, where a kind lady pedaled us around in her boat. The pictures were incredible, but it’s nothing compared to being in person. Mung, our guide, is really friendly and experienced. He’s made the trip so smooth and engaging. His explanation of Vietnam’s background has helped us gain a better understanding and appreciation for the country. Do note that the climb up the Dragon Mountain is a little challenging. Up and down took us around 30 mins. The steps are high, and some parts were slightly, just slightly slippery during raining season. Wear proper footwear. Otherwise, do challenge yourselves because the view is great at the top. The air is crisp and nice. (Photos were challenging to take because there were a lot of tourists at the top 🥲)
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Relax45972461127
Oct 27, 2024
Halong Bay On Land - It's great for a day tour, with a neat set of activities. From visiting the ancient capital to boating in the caves to hiking in the mountain. A special shout out to our guide Alex who had an excellent sense of humor, a great organizer and very helpful. He managed everything really well and gave great recommendations.
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Jonathancq3467gk
Oct 26, 2024
Trip to Ninh Binh - The trip was smooth. We ar happy to have Mừng as our guide who speaks good English and was very patient with the group. We recommend this trip.
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460franse
Oct 25, 2024
Excellent Ninh Binh Tour - Our tour guide is Tiger. It was a great experience. The tour went smoothly and ran per schedule. Tiger is experienced and he speaks very good English. Tiger shared with us a good place to eat pho at the end of the tour.
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