Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu and Trang An
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu and Trang An
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About This Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Transfers included
Modern 7 to 45 – seat bus with air conditioner
Meals included
Buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring Ninh Binh specialties
Duration: Full Day
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Live tour guide
English
Instant confirmation
Instant booking confirmation
Group Size
9 PAX (Maximum capacity)
Highlights
Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 10th-century capital, and visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le
Enjoy a scenic boat journey through Trang An, famous for limestone caves and stalactites
Discover the natural beauty of Ninh Binh, often called “Ha Long Bay on land”
Relax with a buffet lunch of local specialties, with vegetarian options available
Itinerary
- 07:00–07:30: Pickup from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Short stop on the way for breakfast and rest (at your own expense).
- 10:00–10:30: Visit Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam. Learn about the country’s heroic history in the 10th century and explore the temples of King Dinh and King Le, built in the 17th century with impressive wood and stone carvings.
- 12:00–12:30: Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant with a variety of Vietnamese dishes. Vegetarian options available.
- 13:30–14:00: Depart for Trang An.
- 14:00–16:00: Scenic boat trip through Trang An for about 2 hours, sailing through limestone caves and admiring unique stalactites. You may spot Le Le birds feeding along the calm waterways.
- 16:30–17:00: Return to the bus and travel back to Hanoi.
- 18:30–19:00: Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.
Full Description
Escape the city and travel from Hanoi to the peaceful countryside of Ninh Binh on a full-day Hoa Lu – Trang An adventure. Discover Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital in the 10th century, where historic temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le reflect the country’s early dynasties and feudal past.After enjoying a Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options, continue to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called “Ha Long Bay on land.” Relax on a traditional boat ride through a spectacular system of limestone caves, emerald waterways, and dramatic karst formations, admiring stalactites and pristine natural scenery along the way. Led by an experienced English-speaking guide, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature—an ideal one-day escape from Hanoi.
Includes
- Air-conditioned bus transfers
- English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing entrance tickets
- Buffet lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Travel insurance
- Drinking water (1 bottle per guest)
Not Included
- VAT
- Beverages during meals
- Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips for tour guide and driver
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Tour itinerary may change due to weather or operating conditions
- All sightseeing places remain the same
Accessibility
- Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
Reviews
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We had an awesome time on this day trip with Ryan as our tour guide! We got back to the hotel after a day packed full of fun – hiking the stairs to the top of a mountain exploring caves walking around rice fields biking through the village lunch and a wonderfully long & gorgeous boat ride. Would recommend this trip to any friend who visits Vietnam
Ryan was an absolutely outstanding tour guide and truly went above and beyond in every aspect of our experience. His knowledge professionalism and passion for what he does were evident. He was incredibly organized attentive and made sure everyone felt comfortable engaged and taken care of throughout the entire tour! Highly recommend Ryan as your tour guide:)
Very good and well organised tour Quý was highly knowledgeable about all the locations we visited and made the experience very enjoyable
Travis was AMAZING! Best tour guide ever!!!His English was pristine. He is kind humorous happy (singing to himself a few times- softly) So much fun variety and hands-on experiences!Honestly can’t say enough about our experience!
The excursion was perfectly organized from the moment we were contacted by message the day before to pick up by bus and back that despite some roads were closed the guide made us leave as close as possible to our hotel. Jerry our guide precise and attentive gave us information and explanations and left time for photos. Beautiful boat ride and do not miss the climb on Mua Cave… too bad only for the return times not to have enjoyed the sunset from up there