| Tour code: | NBI.015 |
| Trip: | CỐ ĐÔ HOA LƯ - TAM CỐC - HANG MÚA |
| Duration: | 1 DAY |
| Schedule: | daily |
| Vehicle: | Car |
| Departure location: | HA NOI-VIET NAM |
Detailed itinerary:
07:00–07:30: The bus and tour guide pick up guests at hotels in the Old Quarter and at Hanoi Opera House, then depart for Ninh Binh.
10:30: Arrival in Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (the capital of Vietnam in the 10th century), including the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Explore the excavation area next to the temple of Le Dai Hanh and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Truong Yen valley.
11:30: Arrive at Mua Cave. Guests walk along winding paths surrounded by greenery and beautiful rock garden architecture, then begin the journey to conquer the 500 stone steps of Mua Mountain. From the top, enjoy a panoramic view of the vast Hoa Lu landscape, peaceful yet majestic like a watercolor painting. On the way back, pass through a lotus pond surrounded by limestone mountains, creating a poetic, ancient-style scene. Traditional costume rental is available for photo taking here.
12:30: Lunch at a local restaurant and rest.
13:30: The bus and tour guide take guests to Tam Coc wharf to purchase tickets and board a boat to visit Tam Coc Ecotourism Area. The boat journey passes through three caves named Hang Ca (First Cave), Hang Hai (Second Cave), and Hang Ba (Third Cave). After about 2 hours, guests return to Tam Coc pier.
17:00: Return to Hanoi.
19:30: Arrival in Hanoi. End of the program. See you again!
• VAT invoice 10%
• Drinks during meals, in hotel rooms, and other personal expenses
• Entrance fees outside the itinerary and other personal expenses
• Driver and tour guide tipping:
If guests are satisfied with the service of the driver and tour guide, they may voluntarily give a tip. This tip is completely optional; however, the common minimum is 50,000 VND per guest per day
• Standard tipping for foreign guests: 3 USD per guest per day
• Children from 1–4 years old: free of charge (parents cover all related expenses)
• Children from 5–9 years old: charged 75% of the tour price (full meal portion, child-standard sightseeing ticket)
• Children from 10 years old and above: charged as adults