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Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave Small-Group Full-Day Tour From Hanoi

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave Small-Group Full-Day Tour From Hanoi

4.9 (69) 🕑 12 hours Free cancellation

Explore the caves along the Ngo Dong River on this small-group tour from Hanoi. The itinerary includes a sampan (wooden boat) ride along the river, biking around Tam Coc, and a visit to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Plus, climb almost 500 stone steps to the peak of Lying Dragon Mountain for expansive views.

Languages: English
📍33 Ng. Huyện, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 10000, Vietnam
🏢Operated by Hanoi Explore Travel

Highlights

  • This is a good tour for active travelers
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned car
  • Enjoy a buffet lunch of Ninh Binh cuisine (included)
  • Hotel pickup and and drop-off in the center of Hanoi’s old quarter

What you'll see & do

  • 7:20 – 07:40: Our guide and bus come to pick up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Ninh Binh via highway (1.5 hours, stop ~20 minutes to restroom)
  • ✔ 10.25-10.45: The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . ✔ Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty ✔ 12.10: Enjoy special food at local restaurant in Tam Coc with Buffet Lunch
  • ✔ 14.00: The trip starts at Tam Coc area. Taking a rowing Tam Coc Boat Tours from Tam Coc wharf. The boat tour is arranged by local people with their both hands and legs. ✔ Visit 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during Tam Coc River Tour ✔ 16.30: Relax with Biking around Tam Coc in 30-45 minutes. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many rice fields in golden colors
  • ✔ 17.05: The last destination, Mua Cave. The cave is compared with “Great wall of China”. Here you walk 500 steps to reach the top of Mua cave then take a lookout of a splendid overview of Ninh Binh ✔ 18.10: Relax and get on the Limousine Car for returning to Ha Noi ✔ 19.45-19.55: Arrive Hanoi and Drop Off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter! Thank you so much for your memorable trip! NOTE: The Itinerary can change the schedule, time, places to visit depending on the weather and the actual situation to ensure safety for visitors. To ensure the most comfortable visit, in some cases the tour guide will not accompany you during the tour.
  • 19.00pm - 19.30pm: Arrive back at your hotel in the Old Quarter.

What's included

  • A bottle of mineral water/pax on bus
  • Lunch
  • Cycling, Hiking, Boat trip - 1.5 hours
  • English speaking guide with very good skill
  • Pick-up and and drop off at your hotel by Limousine Bus in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
  • All Sightseeing and Entrance fee tickets

What's not included

  • Travel insurance, drink, vat
  • Personal expenses.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please confirm your address detail on the booking

WHAT SHOULD TO BRING ON OUR TRIP

A Cemara & Sunscreen & Sunglasses

An Umbrella or raincoat

Appropriate clothing for the season

Please not wearing shorts into temple

✔ 07:20am - 07:45am : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center . If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.20am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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