Overview

Destination: Hanoi & Ha Long Bay
Departure: Hà Nội
End point: Hà Nội
Departure day: Daily departures
Theme: Heritage, Culture, Nature, Adventure
Travel style: UNESCO World Heritage, Boat Ride, Sightseeing, Nature, Cycling
Accommodation: No accommodation (Day trip)
Duration: 1 days / 0 nights

Value of the package

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An and the ancient roots of feudal Vietnam on a premium day trip from Hanoi in high-end Limousine comfort.

Highlights of the Tour:

Travel in comfort with a luxury 11-17-22 seat Limousine bus with hotel pick-up/drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House.
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010) and learn about the Dinh, Le, and Ly feudal dynasties.
Enjoy a cycling tour around local villages to experience rural life and picturesque surroundings.
Savor a lavish 5-star style buffet lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant with a variety of local specialties (goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice) and rich vegetarian choices.
Take a 2-hour boat trip through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring its unique tunnel cave system and towering karst formations.
Hike nearly 500 steps to the Dragon Peak atop Mua Cave (Lying Dragon Mountain) for breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc and nearby lotus fields.

Limousine transfer from/to Hanoi Old Quarter
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & village cycling activity
5-star style buffet lunch with local & vegetarian foods
2-hour UNESCO World Heritage boat trip at Trang An

Itinerary

Day 1: HANOI – HOA LU – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE – HANOI

07:25 AM – 08:00 AM | Hotel Pick-up in Hanoi & Departure Get picked up by our friendly guide and Limousine bus at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Ninh Binh province.
09:15 AM | Short Rest Stop Enjoy a short 15–20 minute break to stretch your legs and relax.
10:15 AM | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Village Cycling Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. Learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. Afterward, go cycling around the village for sightseeing and discovering local life.
12:00 PM | 5-Star Style Buffet Lunch Have lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, designed in a 5-star style with many local options such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad. Vegetarian options are always available.
01:30 PM | Trang An UNESCO Heritage Boat Tour Visit Trang An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Embark on a 2-hour boat trip navigating through a fascinating tunnel cave system and stunning limestone landscape.
04:00 PM | Mua Cave & Dragon Peak Challenge Return to the Limousine bus and depart for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc. Enjoy fresh air at the lotus paddy field nearby (especially in summer).
05:30 PM | Return Transfer to Hanoi Board the Limousine bus to return to Hanoi.
07:30 PM | Hotel Drop-off in Hanoi Get dropped off at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour ends.

Meals: Buffet Lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant (Goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, vegetarian options, etc.)

Accommodation: No accommodation (day trip, no overnight stay)

Day 1: HANOI – HOA LU – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE – HANOI

Inclusion

Included

Limousine 11-17-22 seats
English-speaking guide during the trip
Bottle of water per person
Entrance fees
Cycling activity
Buffet Lunch at Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant
Free to use conical hat/raincoat (depending on weather)

Not included

Drinks, Travel insurance, tax
Tips for tour guide and personal expenses

Policies

CHILDREN’S POLICY

1 – 4 years old: Free of charge (sharing services with parents). Note: Surcharge of $15 USD/seat applies if requesting a private seat.
5 – 8 years old: 75% of adult rate (applies for 1 child; the 2nd child will be charged 100% of adult rate).
9 years old & above: 100% of adult rate.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Pick-up time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House.
The order of itinerary may be changed depending on weather or reasonable arrangement of tour guides.
Comfortable walking and climbing shoes are recommended for Mua Cave (almost 500 steps).
Lotus paddy fields near Mua Cave are especially vibrant during summer time.

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