Located in Ninh Binh province 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are two of the most picturesque spots in all of the north. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam. Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as “Ha Long among the rice paddies.” Visitors are conveyed by row boat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream past green fields and the feet of mountains into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water.

Itinerary Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave tour:

07h45-08h30: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quarter, departing for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.

10h30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of VietNam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we went to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

11h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua means Dance) with 500 steps up to the Top of Mua Mountain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice senses of Hoa Lu.

13h30: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take a boat trip to visit cave complexes: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wilderness, see scenery of mountain and rivers HaLong on land of Ninh Binh.

17h00: Get on the bus and go back to Ha Noi.

19h30: We arrive in Hanoi and finish the tour. See you next time.

COST: 48USD/1 PERSON

Include: Transportation with A/C, English speaking guide, Lunch, Entrance fees

Exclude: Tax invoice, Drink, Visa, Insurance, Personal expenses, tips & gratuities, Tip for guide and driver

What to bring: Appropriate clothing for the season, A hat and sunscreen, Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking, Sense of fun and adventure