Itinerary

HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE
Duration: 1 day / Transport: shuttle bus / Departure: daily

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 rowboat 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:
07h00-07h30: We pick you up at your hotel in Old Quater, departure 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 Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic
histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
11h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 steps up to the Top of Mua Moutain. On the Top, you
can overview all the nice sence of Hoa Lu.
13h00: Eat lunch.
14h00: 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 boat
trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see
scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.
17h00: Get on bus and go back to Ha Noi.
19h30: We arrival in Hanoi and finish the tour. See you next time.
Included:
• Transportation with A/C
• English speaking guide
• Lunch

• Entrance fees
Excluded:
• 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