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Highlights
The former capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties (10th and 11th centuries).
Features the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and Emperor Le Dai Hanh.
Surrounded by scenic limestone mountains, the citadel is a cultural and historical treasure.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking natural beauty.
Characterized by towering limestone karsts rising from rice paddies and serene rivers.
A network of caves such as Lam Cave, Vang Cave, and Dai Cave creates a mystical, otherworldly experience.
Includes historical and spiritual sites like Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Temple.
Mua Cave offers a short trek leading to panoramic views of the Ninh Binh region.
Climb 500 steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain for spectacular views of rice fields, limestone peaks, and winding rivers.
A prime spot for photography and enjoying the natural landscape of Ninh Binh.
Itinerary

07:00 – 07:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay ((located in Hanoi Old Quarter only) and start 110km modern Bus-journey through verdant landscape of countryside. Short break en route.
10:45: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple dating back to the 17th Century.
12:00: Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
13:30: Leave for he ang 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 freshwater ponds, and jungle. Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowed down 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...
15:30: Arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with specious view of the nature.
17:15: Return to our bus and then come back to Ha Noi
19:30: Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.
Services included
Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
A fully escorted tour with professional, English-speaking guide
A Menu lunch with Vietnamese dishes.
All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary.
VAT
2 bottles of water per person
Services not included
Beverages & travel insurance
Children from 5 to 8 years old charge 75%. From 9 years old up charge 100%, Children under 5 years old free (exclusion entrance ticket, meal and bus seat)
Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
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