Itinerary in Details:
Morning 8:00 AM depart from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, located around 100 km far from Hanoi. The area is well known with the green and yellow rice paddy fields, spectacular limestone formations and the great place to discover local fie in Vietnam countryside. After 2 hour drive, we arrive Hoa lu, the ancient temples and learn more about that piece of Vietnam’s History.Spend around one hour visiting the Dinh and Le temples of the Ancient Capital Hoa Lu which are dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the founders of the ancient capital during the 10th century.
Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon leaving for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.
Embarking on a traditional sampan gently roweddown the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave,...and Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple…
We continue to visit Mua Cave where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city when you reach the top point of Ngoa Long mountain. Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Drive back Hanoi. End of tour.
Tour includes:
• Tours & transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
• Private English speaking guide
• Lunch at local restaurant with local foods
• Boat cruise as stated
• Entrance fees and permits for all sights visited
• Mineral Water & Towel
• Government taxes & Service charges
Tour excludes:
• Accommodation in Hanoi
• Pre & Post trip
• Personal travel insurance
• Tips and gratuities