Small Group Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu & Trang An & Mua Cave

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Our bus will pick up customers at hotels inside Hanoi's Old Quarter. Start moving to Ninh Binh. It takes around 1.5 hours on the way and a short break in Ha Nam Province.

   2 h

2. There are two 17th-century temples, modeled after their 11th-century originals that are on most itineraries to Hoa Lu. They are Dinh Tien Hoang Temple and Le Hoan Temple, dedicated to the founder of the Dinh Dynasty and its successor, reachable after a climb of more than 200 steps. As the capital of the country for 41 years, Hoa Lu has many palaces, pagodas, tombs, and pavilions that were built by different dynasties. One of the most popular pieces of architecture is the Bao Thien Tue Palace, which was plated with gold and silver. However many vestiges have been destroyed due to time and weather. The tour guide will introduce and explain every detail of the History and Culture of this palace. Please do not hesitate to ask him for any questions.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Hoa Lu. Many options include meat, chicken, eggs, vegetables, tofu, etc. Vegetarian & Vegan options are also available for you. We hope you enjoy the meals and have a great short break in here.

   2 h

4. Situated near the southern margin of the Red River Delta, the Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, many of them partly submerged and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs. Exploration of caves at different altitudes has revealed archaeological traces of human activity over a continuous period of more than 30,000 years. They illustrate the occupation of these mountains by seasonal hunter-gatherers and how they adapted to major climatic and environmental changes, especially the repeated inundation of the landscape by the sea after the last ice age. Enjoy your boat trip and immerse in the Heritage with our local rolling man.

   3 hAdmission included

5. Hiking to the highest peak at Hang Mua Viewpoint (also known as Mua Cave) is one of the best things to do in Ninh Binh! Inside this destination, you have time to relax at a coffee shop or trekking on the Dragon Peak to have an overview of Halong Bay On Land and the beautiful site of Ninh Binh province. The cave itself is not that spectacular but it’s the incredible 360-degree views from the Hang Mua viewpoint that make this a very popular place to visit. I have put together this complete guide to the Mua Cave hike and its viewpoint, including how to get there, how much it costs, countless Mua Cave photos, and what to expect when you arrive.

   2 hAdmission included

6. Transfer back to Hanoi. We drop off at Hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter. End the trip and say goodbye.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Hanoi

• Its from-price is 16% below the median of the 2545 day trips we list in Hanoi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 296 of 2545.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.

The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.

Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).

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