Ninh Binh is surrounded by a stunning landscape of lush green paddy fields and striking limestone outcrops and is a must if you plan to see the best of Northern Vietnam.
Our tour brings you to Hoa Lu (the old citadel from 968 to 1009) and Tam Coc (regarded as Ha Long Bay on land) famed for its limestone outcrops and beautiful caves.
Hoa Lu – the remains are the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the two heroes who lived in 10th century and chose Hoa Lu to build the citadel of the capital city ( from 968 to 1009). Tam Coc – means three caves – considered as Halong Bay on land, sitting on a boat rowed by local lady in Hoang Long river.
9:30am: Pick up at your hotel in Ninh Binh.
About 10:00am take around 5 minute walk to the boat station and then enjoy a lovely 2 hour boat trip to visit Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc has three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong river. The boat trip will take you on a relaxing journey along the river with stunning views of the limestone mountains, rice paddies and temple sites from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave).
An hour for lunch at hotel restaurant with local food.
After lunch, about 1:30pm we’ll go to visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history.
Optional: After Hoa Lu, about 3:00pm we start to climb the 500 steps to the summit of Mua Cave and be rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of Ninh Binh’s breathtaking landscapes. Surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains, lush rice fields, and winding rivers, Hang Mua offers one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the region. A perfect stop for those seeking an unforgettable combination of natural beauty, adventure, and stunning scenery.
At 4:30pm, finish unforgettable full day trip at your hotel!
Duration: Full day (7 hours)
Price: 2.120.000₫/pax