• Mua Caves - 7:30 AM: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi
• Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours
  9:30 AM: Arrival at Hang Mua Cave
• Activity: Climb 500 steps to the summit of Hang Mua Cave for breathtaking views of Ninh Binh’s scenery, featuring the renowned rice paddies, water lilies, and rivers.
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Tam Coc - 11:00 AM: Tam Coc or Trang An Sampan Boat Ride
• Activity: Embark on a traditional sampan boat and navigate through the waterways of Tam Coc or Trang An, passing through caves and karst landscapes.
• Duration: 2 hours.
• Ninh Binh - 1:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant in Ninh Binh
• Meal: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
• Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 2:30 PM: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
• Activity: Discover the temples and ruins of the Dinh and Le Dynasties, delving into Vietnam’s rich history.
• Duration: 45 minutes.
• Hanoi - 3:30 PM: Start the journey back to Hanoi
• Travel Time: Approximately 2 hours.
  5:30 PM: Return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel.

• 24/7 on-ground support
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Entrance fees to attractions and activities
• Private Sampan Boat
• Experienced English-speaking guide
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities for guides and drivers
• Optional activities or excursions
• Personal expenses

Itinerary Summary

• Total Distance: Approximately 180 km round trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh.
• Total Travel Time: Around 4-5 hours of driving throughout the day, subject to traffic conditions.

Tour Highlights

• Hang Mua Cave Hike: Ascend the 500 steps to the top of Hang Mua Cave, where you’ll be greeted with stunning views of Ninh Binh’s rural scenery, including rice paddies and water lilies.
• Tam Coc or Trang An Sampan Boat Ride: Drift through the picturesque rivers and caves of Tam Coc or Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by majestic limestone peaks and lush vegetation.
• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: Explore the ancient temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le Dynasties, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s former capital.
• Scenic Landscapes: Relish the breathtaking views of Ninh Binh’s karst mountains, rivers, caves, and countryside.

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