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Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi | Unexplored Thien Ha caves & ancient capital Hoa Lu sightseeing (lunch included/Japanese guide)

A tour to visit "Tien Ha Cave", also known as Galaxy Cave, and "Ancient City Hoa Lu", the capital of Vietnam's first independent dynasty.

About this tour

Ninh Binh, about a two-hour drive south of Vietnam's capital Hanoi, is home to world heritage sites such as "Ancient Capital Hoa Lu," "Trang An," and "Tam Coc," and is called "Halong Bay on Land," and is visited by many tourists.In this tour, we will take you to "Tien Ha Cave," also known as Galaxy Cave, and "Ancient Capital Hoa Lu," which are still little known to tourists.

Thien Ha Cave is said to be the most beautiful cave in Trang An's landscape complex, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Naturally formed limestone crystals shine brightly, and as the name suggests, you can enjoy a mysterious view that makes you feel as if you have stepped into the galaxy. The cave has a dry area of ​​200m and a water area of ​​500m, with a total area of ​​approximately 12,000m2. The dry cave has a cavity called "Heaven's Gate" where sunlight shines and makes the world of limestone caves magically shine. In the water cave, beautiful layers of stalactites sway like a galaxy. The cave is pristine with thousands of bats hanging on the walls. In 2008, local archaeologists discovered traces of ancient Vietnamese people, and in 2014 it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thien Ha Cave is located in the south of the foothills of the Tuong Mountains, and was protected by a natural wall that protected Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital.
"Ancient Capital Hoa Lu" is a historical place where the capital of Vietnam's first independent dynasty was located, and it is a historical place where the capital was located until the capital was moved to the current capital Hanoi (formerly known as Thang Long).

Schedule

08:00

A Japanese guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Head to Thien Ha Cave, which is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by car.

10:40

After arriving at the boat pier, cruise to the World Complex Heritage Site “Tien Ha Cave” (about 2 hours)
From the boat pier, take a small boat down the river and arrive at the pier. After walking for a while (there are stairs), you will arrive at the entrance to Thien Ha Cave.
Thien Ha Cave is located in an area inhabited by the Muong people, next to a small quiet river.
The inside of Thien Ha Cave, also known as Galaxy Cave, is dark, so you will have to carry a flashlight and take a small boat to explore.
The crystals in the naturally formed limestone cave shine brightly, and as the name suggests, you can see a mystical view that resembles a galaxy.

12:45

Lunch
Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine, including the famous goat meat, in a Muong stilt-style restaurant.

13:45

After lunch, go to the ancient city of Hoa Lu

14:20

World Complex Heritage “Ancient Capital Hoa Lu” (about 40 minutes)
Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam for about 44 years until it was moved to Hanoi (formerly known as Thang Long) in 1010, is a historic place that was the capital of Vietnam's first independent dynasty. Visit the mausoleums of the first Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and the second Emperor Le Dai Hanh, which were rebuilt in the 17th century.

15:10

Return to Hanoi

17:30

We will drop you off at your hotel.

Included items/Precautions

Included

Vehicle, Japanese guide, lunch, entrance fee

What is not included

Drink costs, personal expenses

Notes

-Tour schedule may be changed or canceled depending on weather, traffic conditions, etc.
- Customers are responsible for managing their valuables and luggage.
-Cruises may be canceled during typhoon season, etc.
Even after the tour has departed, there are rare cases where the cruise is suddenly unable to depart due to bad weather such as typhoons or fog.
In that case, the operating company will listen to the customer's requests and provide optimal guidance. There are no refunds
Thank you for your understanding.
- Drinks will be charged separately. (Excluding service beer, wine, and soft drinks)
・Meal menus may change without notice depending on the season.
- If you are participating alone or in a small group, we may ask you to share a table during lunch.

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Cancellation Policy for This Tour

  • Free up to 2 days before the participation date, 100% charge up to 1 day before the participation date. In addition, 100% charge will be made for no-shows due to non-participation.
  • Free up to 2 days before the participation date, 100% charge up to 1 day before the participation date. In addition, 100% charge will be made for no-shows due to non-participation.
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