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Hanoi Tour: Explore Ancient Citadels & Pagodas
4.9
306 Ratings
Hoàn Kiếm
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
(306 Ratings)
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Joycecrystelm
Oct 30, 2025
Day Tour in Ninh Binh - Had a great time during this day tour trip to Ninh Binh. Mr Strong was an excellent guide and knows these places well. It was comfortable from pick-up from our hotel until we got home. It was always easy to reach out to him and he makes sure that he is present at the said meeting points after each activity.
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Angel
Oct 29, 2025
Alan Tour Guide 10/10 - It was a great one-day tour with Alan Tour. I had a lot of fun, the guide was excellent, everything was perfect. I recommend going with Alan Tour Guide next time you come to Vietnam.
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Sightseer14749153746
Oct 28, 2025
Excellent Tour, Excellent Guide - Had the privilege of having Mr. Strong as our tour guide of the day. Not only was he knowledgeable in the deep cultural history of the places we visited, but the young man is also witty and knows how to have an engaging conversation. Excellent guide.
You’ll be picked up from your hotel and they’ll also send you back later in the evening. The activities are well planned and well paced - these included temple visits, bike rides, bamboo boat ride and a (relatively) short hike up a small hill. Excellent day well spent.
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262riar
Oct 28, 2025
Great tour and tourguide! - Joined a group tour for a one day trip! The pickup was smooth and quick — our guide, Mr Strong, was super attentive and texted us the night before and called us on the day before arriving. He was very friendly and looked out for us during the bicycle ride and other activities. He also made sure to avoid the crowds. The trip itself was delightful, Ninh Binh is beautiful. The boat ride and hike was great. Food is also surprisingly nice. For the cost, it’s more than worth it. Thanks to Mr Strong for making the tour a comfortable one!!
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Sightseer14749153746
Oct 28, 2025
Excellent Trip, Excellent Tour Guide - Had the pleasure of having Mr. Strong as our guide - exceptionally well planned trip as a whole, would not change a thing.
The trip itself was very memorable, but a competent tour guide made understanding the deep cultural history of the places we visited even more meaningful
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Odyssey08359665466
Oct 26, 2025
Best Vietnam experience with the best tour guide named Athur 💯 - This is a packed tour with lunch buffet and transfer. This is one of the best places I’ve been in Vietnam. Also, the tour guide is very approachable, friendly, and professional his name is Athur. If you’ll visit vietnam then you should find Athur because u can never go wrong with him. Best one out there. 💯🙏🏻
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Bessia
Oct 25, 2025
A must trip from Ha Noi - My tour experience was everything I'd hoped for.
While we started a little late, our exceptional guide, Alan, immediately made up for it. Alan is a true professional—highly organized, knowledgeable, and engaging. The pacing was excellent; we had appropriate time at each stop, which were all wonderfully beautiful and serene. It was a pleasure that my group was so conscientious of time! A big thank you also to Tom, who ensured our safe transport throughout the day. This tour absolutely matched my travel preferences.
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Treboerl
Oct 24, 2025
Good experience Ninh Binh - We were lucky to visit Ninh Binh with tour guide Thinh, he was very thoughtful and enthusiastic, taking good care of the whole group. I love this place, my family had a great trip. The weather was perfect for sightseeing, going on a bamboo boat in Trang An. Mua Cave is also very beautiful.
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Guide58081513242
Oct 23, 2025
CP high value tour group! - Great tour, our guide MR strong is young and enthusiastic and humorous, and most importantly very patient, there are older people in our team, but he is patiently waiting at departure, and he will also comfort the other waiting members, which is important and will give us a positive response during the journey, very easy and enjoyable, and really lucky to be able to travel with MR strong!
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615vineethr
Oct 23, 2025
Thank for Ninhbinh tour - I really enjoy the trip with Tiger tourguide, very charming and sweet. Weather in Ninh binh so nice and no raining. Trip was going very smooth from morning till night. Bus drop us off hanoi on time.
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