The same landscape as the Tam Coc day, taken in the other order: the old capital in the morning, a boat through the Trang An caves after lunch, and the climb up Mua Cave when the afternoon light is best.
Highlights
- Temples of King Dinh and King Le at Hoa Lu
- Trang An, a UNESCO-listed landscape of rivers, caves and karst
- Boat through Lam, Vang, Dai and Thanh Truot caves
- Stops at Suoi Tien temple and Vu Lam palace
- Climb to the top of Mua Cave at the end of the day
Itinerary
Morning: Hanoi to Hoa Lu
Hotel pick-up at about 7:00 to 7:15 and the road south to Ninh Binh, about 110 km. At Hoa Lu you visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le.
Lunch · Lunch included
A set lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon: Trang An by boat
A rowing boat takes you through the Lam, Vang, Dai and Thanh Truot caves, with landings at Suoi Tien temple and the Vu Lam palace.
Late afternoon: Mua Cave
The stone staircase to the Ngoa Long viewpoint, with the whole valley below. The road back to Hanoi starts at about 5:15 and you arrive around 7:30 in the evening.
Included
- Air-conditioned car or minibus
- One lunch
- Trang An entrance ticket and boat
- Guide throughout
- One bottle of water per person
- Travel insurance
Not included
- VAT invoice
- Drinks with meals and personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and driver
