Ninh Binh "Ancient Capital" Tour: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave with Lunch in Private with Pickup

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Full description Embark on a captivating full-day journey from Hanoi to the stunning Ninh Binh province, a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Once the capital of Vietnam before Hanoi took the lead in the 11th century, Ninh Binh boasts iconic landmarks such as the ancient capital of Hoa Lư and the breathtaking Tam Coc, often called “Ha Long Bay on land.”

Your adventure begins with a scenic 90 km drive south of Hanoi, leading to the Tam Coc caves, where a serene boat ride takes you past dramatic limestone karsts rising from emerald rice paddies, evoking images of Guilin in China and Vietnam’s Halong Bay.

Continue to Hoa Lư to explore the ancient temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, admired for their intricate wooden carvings and historical significance. In the afternoon, visit Mua Cave and hike to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain for a panoramic view over the lush rice valley—a spectacular finale before returning to Hanoi Additional Information Please provide full details of your accommodation at the time of booking. It is very important to note in this case that it is the sole obligation and responsibility of the passenger, in the event of not having received communication from the local provider, to contact the local number provided on the voucher one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and timePlease be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure timeIn case your hotel is not in our pick zone, kindly help head to our meeting pointExact pick-up time to be advised upon reconfirmationThe tour includes a local set menu. Options for gluten intolerance, vegetarians, and vegans are available, but please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements. In major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang, these requests are easily accommodated; in smaller cities, we may need to check availability first. If guests have allergies or special dietary requests, please notify us beforehand so we can make proper arrangementsThe order of program subject to change without prior noticeMinimum age of participants is: 10 Inclusions Hotel pickup and drop-off in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera HouseTransfer by air-conditioned vehicle in privateEnglish-speaking guideLunchBoat trip in Tam Coc Exclusions Tips and Other Personal ExpensesEntrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusionsAny other service not specified Cancellation Policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no-show will result in no refund Meeting point Pick-up from selected hotels in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem Hanoi, VN)