Ninh Binh Deluxe Full Day: Trang An grottoes; Mua cave; Buffet lunch; Biking

Being asked about Ninh Binh’s attractions, most tourists know about the famous sites such as Trang An Eco-tourism complex, Tam Coc - Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh pagoda as the information of these places can be searched easily on the internet and there is plenty of advertisements about them. However, a pristine site like Tuyet Tinh Co (it is also called Am Tien area) sounds strange to travelers especially foreigners. But if you have the chance to visit here, you will be astonished at the untouched appearance and extraordinary beauty that makes it become a wonderful masterpiece.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

8:00 am Tour guide and car from Paradise Indochina Travel come to pick you up at your hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter & Hanoi Opera House. Enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way

Stop At: Mua Caves, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam

10:30 We are arrive at Mua Cave with stunning rice fields with buffalo, goats…along the road till approaching Mua Cave.

Down a sleepy road between rice paddies, this cave (the name means 'Cave of Dance') is not terribly impressive, but there are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Look west for the Ngo Dong River winding through Tam Coc.
The climb is paved but steep in sections, so bring water and allow an hour return. Mua Cave is 5km from Ninh Binh and is a popular stop on Tam Coc tours.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tuyet Tinh Coc, Truong Yen, Ninh Binh Vietnam

Am Tien cave is located in Hoa Lu ancient capital relic, Ninh Binh province. The location of ancient Am Tien cave is adjacent to the Eastern part of Hoa Lu capital.
Legend has it that Dinh dynasty used this cave as a dungeon. The king bred tigers and panthers there to torture those who committed serious crimes. Later, the cave was no longer used as dungeon. In Ly dynasty, Zen master Nguyen Minh Khong built a Buddhist shrine in the cave. After that, in order to commemorate his works, people built more shrines in the cave. The beautiful scenery in the cave with an addition of Buddhist shrine can sure satisfy tourists. The cave becomes a peaceful place which is why it is named “Am Tien” cave or “Am Tien” pagoda.
Am Tien cave is located halfway up the mountain, most of the cave is surrounded by high erect mountains. Tourists must climb through 205 stone steps through the cliff in order to reach the cave.
Am Tien cave faces west, you can watch sunset and see a large lake that called Ao Giai (full of lotus, water lilies, Anabas testudineuss tongtruongensis and turtles) from the cave gate.
Looking down from the Am Tien pagoda, tourists will see the vast expanse of the majestic landscape here with high mountains and spacious clear lake.
With unspoiled natural scenery and unique terrain, Am Tien cave is a separate world hidden in colorful history which can attract any tourist.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Province

12:30 You have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant, spend your own time at the bungalow such as swimming, relaxing.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Trang An Landscape Complex, Ninh Xuan 430000 Vietnam

You arrive Trang An and start the most exciting boating trip with sampan boats through caves and visit stunning river surrounded by Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora.

The Trang An eco-tourism site is considered the "Ha Long Bay land". Here, space was so quiet that the only sounds were those of the trains. In the distance, visitors have the opportunity to perceive the white flowers of the reeds in the foothills. While enjoying fresh air and mountain scenery, which takes visitors into a magical world.
The entire cave is home to 50 of Trang An caves connecting 30 small valleys which follow about 10 kilometers from North to South. This is the perfect destination for who loves nature and discover the magnificent caves of Ninh Binh. Crossing the caves, we find a forest paradise of stalactites and stalagmites which form, stimulating the imagination, gave their name to many of these caves: Ba Giot, Seo, Dia Linh, Nau Ruou, etc.
Trang An is a primary forest of great diversity in flora and fauna. According to statistics, Trang An is home to about 577 plant species including 10 species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam. It has rare animals, such as precious primate branch panties, phoenix earth...

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Old Quarter, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam

After Trang An you get on bus back to Hanoi. About 19:00 you are in Hanoi. We drop you off at your hotels. End of the trip.