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Hanoi Tour: Explore Ancient Citadels & Pagodas
4.9
287 Ratings
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Embark on a full-day adventure to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An. Explore the ancient citadel, take a boat trip, and trek up Dragon Mountain for breathtaking views. Indulge in a buffet lunch of delectable Vietnamese cuisine.
Embark on a full-day adventure to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An. Explore the ancient citadel, take a boat trip, and trek up Dragon Mountain for breathtaking views. Indulge in a buffet lunch of delectable Vietnamese cuisine.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ninh Binh - From 7:00 to 7:45 am: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be prepared during this time, as the bus will travel from one hotel to another, so timing should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with a 3-hour journey on the highway, including 1-2 comfort breaks.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties -…
- Ninh Binh - From 7:00 to 7:45 am: Guests are picked up from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be prepared during this time, as the bus will travel from one hotel to another, so timing should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with a 3-hour journey on the highway, including 1-2 comfort breaks.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel from the 11th Century (the first capital of Vietnam) featuring the King Dinh Temple and remnants of the Citadel. Guests will visit the temple dedicated to King Dinh, admire its beautiful architecture, and pray for good health.
- Trang An Grottoes - Discover Trang An or Tam Coc (if selected) with a 2-hour boat trip rowed by a local - a World Heritage site. Journey through water caves and historic sites along the riverbank.
- Mua Caves - Explore Mua Cave, a small waterfall, and trek up Ngoa Long Mountain with 500 steps to enjoy a breathtaking view of Tam Coc Valley.
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Hanoi - After finishing at Mua Cave Mountain, depart on the bus back to Hanoi, a 3-hour journey via the highway.
19:00-19:30: Drop off at your hotel or meeting point. - Tam Coc - Tam Coc is the heart of the Ninh Binh heritage zone, featuring a lovely stream flowing through peaceful villages and rice fields. Guests will gently row the boat through Hang Ca Cave, Hang Hai Cave, and Hang Ba Cave, marveling at the wonderful stalactites.
- Bai Dinh Pagoda - Visit the stunning Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest pagoda not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. This complex boasts an impressive array of the most massive and magnificent Vietnamese traditional architecture ever built, requiring a full day to explore entirely. Guests will visit some highlights, including 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), two enormous bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons, respectively. Visit the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue.
What's Included
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (1km around Hoan Kiem lake)
- All entrance tickets
- Decent lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Round trip transfer with Big AC bus/coach with complimentary water (optional)
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (1km around Hoan Kiem lake)
- All entrance tickets
- Decent lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Round trip transfer with Big AC bus/coach with complimentary water (optional)
What's Not Included
- Beverages, travel insurance & VAT
- Tip for local boat rower, tour guide and personal expenses
- Pick up from hotel outside Old Quarter of Hanoi (contact directly with local operator for detail)
- Surcharge holiday 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1-3, December 31-Jan 1, Lunar Tet))
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group (17 person) with extra 5.9usd /1 person
- Beverages, travel insurance & VAT
- Tip for local boat rower, tour guide and personal expenses
- Pick up from hotel outside Old Quarter of Hanoi (contact directly with local operator for detail)
- Surcharge holiday 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1-3, December 31-Jan 1, Lunar Tet))
- Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group (17 person) with extra 5.9usd /1 person
Additional Information
- You will be picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (optional)
- English speaking guide will escort you during the trip.
- You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years
- Enjoying a nice boat trip on river with spectacular limestone mountains.
- Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can…
- You will be picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (optional)
- English speaking guide will escort you during the trip.
- You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years
- Enjoying a nice boat trip on river with spectacular limestone mountains.
- Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can see the whole Tam Coc valley with rice field and river.
- Enjoying a decent lunch with a lot of options of local food
Location
20 P. Hàng Muối
Phố Hàng Muối
If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(287 Ratings)
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Geemay
Aug 8, 2025
Great day! - Great day. Our guide Mr Day spoke great English and couldn’t have been more helpful. The sights were amazing, food was good, transport was comfy. I would definitely recommend.
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Nomad12763605750
Aug 2, 2025
Wow - Amazing Trip 👏. Enjoyed a lot ❤️. Thanks a lot Vietnam 🇻🇳 and Mr Day 😊 .
Everybody should visit Vietnam. People are very good. Roads are the best. Clean Country and Warm People 🙏
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Ianau1548jg
Aug 1, 2025
Wonderful Experience - The tour is awesome, had so much fun on the activities. Also, our tour guide- Melody is great! She's so accomodating, explained and share the stories of Ninh Binh. Melody is such a cool and funny tour guide, she cared for her guests also. Overall experience is superb!
Thank you!
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Kevinpeng380
Jul 24, 2025
Dang is the best tour guide! - We have Dang (David) as our tour guide for a private trip. He is such a wonderful tour guide - friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He even did the hike at Mua Cave. We would definitely recommend his services to other customers.
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Anakf4365za
Jul 24, 2025
Wonderful Ninh Binh with professional Tour Guide, Ms. Jenny! - Very enjoyable trip and excellence information of all of the spots from our Tour Guide, Ms. Jenny! Highly recommended using this tour provider. Ms. Jenny could accommodate all of participant's needs.
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422robbiel
Jul 22, 2025
Ninh Binh full day tour with Ms. Jenny - The boat was fun and the hike was tiring but the view is spectacular and beautiful. The tour guide Ms. Jenny is super fun and friendly. The way Ms. Jenny shared the history and culture of the temple is great. All in all super fun day even if we were tired by paddling during boat ride
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Ri247
Jul 21, 2025
Great. - The guides were the best! He explained it in English that I could understand. Above all, it's bright and exciting. The tour was fun thanks to the guide.
And despite the low price, this tour goes around Ninh Binh and includes hotel transfer. It's great. The rice wasn't Vietnamese, but it was delicious! Vegetarians had no problem eating it!
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Maribeth
Jul 21, 2025
Beautiful Day in Ninh Binh! - Our tour guide, Jenny, made this day run smoothly. She took care to listen to all of the needs of the different people on the tour . Her humor and knowledge enhanced the visits to the different highlights of Ninh Binh. Jenny was an excellent tour guide and the day was beautiful and unforgettable!
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755reya
Jul 15, 2025
A whole new kind of world! - Overall, the experience was an amazing one! Unforgettable, fun and there were a lot of things that we've learned. From culture and faith, scenic views, wonderful attractions. This is probably one of the greatest!
Our tour guide was also fun and accommodating, not to mention he personally helped me with my forgotten phone. Dropped my CP along the way because my eyes were overly stimulated with wonder and awe to all the things I'm seeing. Special mention to Sir Day! Thank you so much.
Your visit to Vietnam wouldn't be complete if you don't try this itinerary. If you want history,culture and a little bit of action and adventure, this one's the right one for you.
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466devi
Jul 8, 2025
Awesome - Amazing Ninh Binh tour! Stunning views, peaceful boat rides, and great energy throughout. Our guide Day was fantastic — friendly, informative, and made the day smooth and fun. Totally worth it!
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