Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave from Hanoi

11 hours Free CancellationMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationMin age 4+Guided Operated by Authentic HALONG Travel 4.5 from 171 reviews

Why we love it?

The Small Group Ninh Binh Day Tour offers an immersive experience exploring Vietnam's historical and natural landmarks in a single day. Suitable for travelers interested in culture and outdoor activities, this 11-hour tour includes visits to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and a scenic boat ride in Trang An, known for its stunning limestone karsts and waterways. Participants will also have the option to hike at Mua Cave for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The tour features small group sizes for a more personalized experience, along with local Vietnamese cuisine for lunch, making it a distinctive way to discover the beauty and heritage of Ninh Binh from Hanoi.

Inclusions

  • Pick up and drop off by Limousine Thaco (max 22 guests)
  • English Speaking Guide & Entrance Fees as Program
  • Have a lunch with delicious local vietnamese food
  • Visit Mua Cave for amazing viewpoint
  • Boat Trip in Trang An Heritage site
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • Bike around the countryside in village (Optional)

Exclusions

  • Beverage, Personal Expenses & Tips

Itinerary

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7h30 - 8h00: The bus and tourguide of Tam Coc Travel will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Ha Noi Old Quarter for departure to Ninh Binh. 

Ninh Binh is local province where has alot of beautiful places. It is not too far from Hanoi, it is only more or less 2 hours drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. 

You will have a short break on the half way. 

10h30 - 10h40: Arrive Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two king in Chinese Wars. 

11h50 - 12h00: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant. 

13h00 - 13h05: Get on the bus go to Trang An wharf for enjoying unique sampan to visit Trang An cave complex and the scene of King Kong film. 

15h00 - 15h05: Biking around Trang An area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break. 

15h40 - 15h45: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. 

16h55 - 17h00: Get on the tourist bus to return Ha Noi. 

19h00 - 19h30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lư is a district of Ninh Bình Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. Before year 1010, Hoa Lư served as the capital of Dai Co Viet. Hoa Lư Ancient Capital is located in Trường Yên Commune of this district

Trang An

Mua Cave Hiking

Visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

Please Note

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start