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Private Day Trip to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Van Long Nature Reserve

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  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 11 hours
  • Guided tour

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Private Day Trip to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Van Long Nature Reserve

Just two hours south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh holds one of Southeast Asia’s most striking
landscapes: limestone karst mountains rising vertically from a carpet of green rice paddies
and quiet lagoons. This full-day excursion takes you through the region’s three essential
highlights — no crowds, at your own pace — with an official licensed guide and a private
luxury vehicle.

No crowded buses, no timed stops. You have 11 hours with a professional chauffeur waiting
at each site while you explore, and a guide who brings the scenery to life: imperial history,
founding legends and authentic Vietnamese rural life.

Points of Interest and Landmarks

  • Hoa Lu: Vietnam’s first imperial capital (968–1010 AD). Visit the
    temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and Emperor Le Dai Hanh, set among karst walls
    that served as the natural fortifications of the country’s oldest walled city.
  • Mua Cave (Hang Mua): Ninh Binh’s iconic viewpoint. After 500 steps
    carved into solid rock, the Tam Coc valley unfolds in 360°: rice paddies, winding rivers and
    karst silhouettes that shift in colour with the morning light.
  • Van Long Nature Reserve: The largest protected wetland in the Red River
    Delta. You glide through its waters on a traditional rowing boat past karst caves, water
    lilies and colonies of Delacour’s langurs — one of the world’s most endangered primates — in
    a silence that stands in sharp contrast to the pace of Hanoi.
  • Ninh Binh’s Karst Landscape: Limestone formations rising over 200 metres
    that shape every corner of the route. A geography with no equivalent on the continent,
    making this one of Vietnam’s most photographed destinations.
  • Rural Life in Northern Vietnam: Your guide highlights details that go
    unnoticed without context: water buffaloes working the rice fields, riverside fishing
    villages, farming techniques unchanged for centuries. The everyday as part of the journey,
    not just a backdrop.

Why Experience This with Tour Travel & More?

In Ninh Binh, Tour Travel & More provides you with an officially licensed guide with local
permits and a luxury vehicle with professional chauffeur. You share the day with no one but
your group, the stops are yours to decide, and our 24/7 Guardian Angel
Service is with you from the moment you book until you’re back at your hotel in
Hanoi.

With 4.9 ⭐ across more than 500 verified reviews and 99% of travellers recommending us,
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local permits and a luxury vehicle with professional chauffeur. You share the day with no
one but your group, the stops are yours to decide, and our 24/7 Guardian Angel
Service is with you from the moment you book until you’re back at your hotel in
Hanoi.

 

Details

Details:

  • Duration

    11 hours

  • Language

    English, Spanish, French, the language in Spanish (other languages to consult)

  • Pick up point

    Hotel, Cruise Port, Airport or near city

Includes

This Private Tour includes:

  • Private vehicle with chauffeur for 11
    hours
  • Private tour guide for 11hours
  • Pick up and Drop off in your hotel in
    Hanoi
  • Public liability insurance
  • 24/7 Guardian Angel Service
  • Taxes
  • Price per group

Excludes

This Private Tour excludes:

  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

  • No Refund, Modification oCancellation in
    any case on any type of tickets or entrance
    fees.
  • Modification of tour/