Relax your shoulders and accompany us on the 'Hoa Lu - Trang An full-day private trip' to discover Vietnam's beautiful natural landscapes. The stunning natural scenery will undoubtedly take your breath away as you cruise down the river. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet and greet some of the most welcoming citizens. When you visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, you will learn more about its history, culture, and agriculture.
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Trang An Full Day Private Tour from Hanoi
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Trang An Full Day Private Tour from Hanoi
- Be inspired by heroic historical stories when coming to the temples of King Dinh and Le
- Amazed by the quiet, nostalgic scenery and the lingering aftertaste of time in Ninh Binh
- Surround yourself with the ancient rustic atmosphere when exploring the tremendous Trang An
Trip map & itinerary
Morning
08:00: We will gather at the designated meeting spot and then proceed to the Ninh Binh Province.
Visit the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - the first capital of Vietnam which is known as a place that preserves the country's historical relics through the ages.
Proceed to the neighboring temples of Emperor Dinh and Le. These are two places built in the 17th century with meticulous wood and stone carvings where you can learn some fascinating stories about the two heroic kings of Vietnam.
Later on, your lunch will be provided with regional specialties at a local restaurant.
Afternoon
Travel in a boat rowed by locals across the tremendous Trang An - UNESCO's world cultural and natural heritage. When sitting on the boat, you can admire the limestone mountains, rich flora and fauna, and the graceful river flowing through the caves.
Arrive back in Hanoi by car at 16:00.
Important Notes:
- PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
Inclusions
1 Lunch
Car
- Private transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at hotel.
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees and boat cruising
- Mineral water and wet tissue.
Tour Price
Customer Reviews
Based on 12 customer's reviews
- Itinerary 9.4
- Food/Drink 8.6
- Tour guide 9.8
- Enter/act 9.3
- Transportation 9.2
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Kate, all arrangements are nice and we all appreciate it from the bottom of our heart.
I recently went on a trip to Ninh Binh and it was truly amazing! The journey started with a hotel pick up. Once we arrived in Ninh Binh, we visited Bai Dinh. The halls and pagodas were simply breathtaking. The whole place was massive and truly spectacular.
After our visit to Bai Dinh, we headed to Trang… More I recently went on a trip to Ninh Binh and it was truly amazing! The journey started with a hotel pick up. Once we arrived in Ninh Binh, we visited Bai Dinh. The halls and pagodas were simply breathtaking. The whole place was massive and truly spectacular.
After our visit to Bai Dinh, we headed to Trang An for a buffet meal in the heart of the mountains. The food was delicious, and it was lovely to take some time to relax and soak up the stunning scenery. We then went on a trip on the rowing boats in the rivers of Trang Anh. It was such an incredible experience to meander around the imposing mountains and pass through several caves. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure! Less
Thang in Ninh Binh was also an excellent English speaker. He was willing to change our itinerary for us, which was a plus.and took us on a nature walk instead of the second boat trip. We loved that part, since we all have an interest in it.He also advised us to take route 1 on the boat trip, because… More Thang in Ninh Binh was also an excellent English speaker. He was willing to change our itinerary for us, which was a plus.and took us on a nature walk instead of the second boat trip. We loved that part, since we all have an interest in it.He also advised us to take route 1 on the boat trip, because he knew we didn’t like crowds. We had a great lunch afterwards, at a different restaurant than originally planned, for the same reason of avoiding crowded, tourist places.……………….
The only negative was the second restaurant we at at in Ninh Binh. The food was very mediocre and the service unfriendly. I would never choose to go back there and I think you should look into another option Less
Rosie organized a two-day private excursion to Mai Chau, a group tour to Ninh Binh, and a private motorcycle around Hanoi for us. She organized and responded quickly. Our experience was excellent.
We had booked a Hanoi tour guide through our hotel and it was a horrendous experience. We wanted to visit Trang An grottoes and, based on TripAdvisor reviews, I sent an email to BestPrice Travel and asked my hotel to call them to check on the price as well. The price given to the hotel (lower) and the… More We had booked a Hanoi tour guide through our hotel and it was a horrendous experience. We wanted to visit Trang An grottoes and, based on TripAdvisor reviews, I sent an email to BestPrice Travel and asked my hotel to call them to check on the price as well. The price given to the hotel (lower) and the one quoted in the email (1.5 times higher) were different, so to avoid any misunderstandings, I decided to go to their office. However, it turned out that the office was the business processing center and not a customer service area.
I would like to thank Vanais for the great customer service she provided. She spoke with the front desk staff at my hotel and explained that the price quoted in the email was a mistake. Basically, for each trip, the price per person is listed in bold, and the price decreases as the number of people increases. The staffer who sent me the quote by email was not aware of this. My suggestion to BestPrice Travel is to better train their staff. For travelers booking through BestPrice Travel, I suggest entering the total number of people in your group in the booking box to check the actual price. Do not go with the price per person listed in bold if you are more than one person.
I insisted that they provide a guide who could speak English clearly and was interested in sharing his country's history and culture, and would not spend the whole day texting on his phone. The day trip from Hanoi included a visit to two temples in Hoa Lu and a two-hour boat ride through the Trang An Caves. BestPrice Travel's driver showed up on time the next day, and our tour guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and interested in sharing facts about Vietnamese culture and history. We had a great time, and I even posted pictures of the trip on the Trang An Grottes review page. Less