Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Cave and Trang An
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Cave and Trang An
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About This Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Transfers included
Modern 7 to 45 – seat bus with air conditioner
Meals included
Buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring Ninh Binh specialties
Duration: Full Day
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Live tour guide
English
Instant confirmation
Instant booking confirmation
Group Size
9 PAX (maximum capacity)
Highlights
Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lư and learn about Vietnam’s early dynasties
Cruise by traditional boat through Trang An, known as “Ha Long Bay on land”
Discover dramatic limestone karsts, caves, and tranquil waterways
Climb nearly 500 stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Coc rice fields
Itinerary
- 07:00–07:30: Pickup from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter. Short stop en route for rest and breakfast (self-paid).
- 10:00–10:30: Arrive at Mua Cave (Hang Mua). About 1 hour to explore and climb 486 stone steps to the peak for panoramic views of Tam Coc and surrounding rice fields.
- 11:20–11:40: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. Learn about Vietnam’s heroic history under King Dinh and King Le (10th century). Explore the two temples built in the 17th century with intricate wood and stone carvings.
- 12:30–13:00: Buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring Ninh Binh specialties. Vegetarian options available.
- 14:00–14:30: Transfer to Trang An. Enjoy a scenic boat trip (approx. 2 hours) through caves, limestone valleys, and tranquil waterways. Observe stalactites and local wildlife such as Le Le birds.
- 17:00–17:30: Return to the bus for the journey back to Hanoi.
- 19:00–19:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Tour ends.
Full Description
Escape the busy streets of Hanoi and spend a full day discovering the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh. Step back in time at Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, and visit the historic temples of King Dinh and King Le to learn about the country’s early dynasties. After enjoying a local Vietnamese lunch with vegetarian options, cruise by traditional boat through the breathtaking Trang An landscape, drifting past limestone karsts, caves, and serene waterways. Conclude the journey with a climb to Mua Cave, where sweeping panoramic views over rice fields and valleys offer a truly unforgettable ending to the day.
Includes
- Air-conditioned bus transfers
- English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing entrance tickets
- Buffet lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Travel insurance
- Drinking water (1 bottle per guest)
Not Included
- VAT
- Beverages during meals
- Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips for tour guide and driver
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Tour itinerary may change due to weather or operating conditions
- All sightseeing places remain the same
Accessibility
- Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
Reviews
17 reviews for Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Cave and Trang An
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We had an awesome time on this day trip with Ryan as our tour guide! We got back to the hotel after a day packed full of fun – hiking the stairs to the top of a mountain exploring caves walking around rice fields biking through the village lunch and a wonderfully long & gorgeous boat ride. Would recommend this trip to any friend who visits Vietnam
Ryan was an absolutely outstanding tour guide and truly went above and beyond in every aspect of our experience. His knowledge professionalism and passion for what he does were evident. He was incredibly organized attentive and made sure everyone felt comfortable engaged and taken care of throughout the entire tour! Highly recommend Ryan as your tour guide:)
The view and experience was really wonderful !! Mr Ninh Van Quoc Trung was very kind and was able to explain the tour places in good detail! He was able to answer our questions on the tour spots as well! Overall it was a great tour done by a great tour guide!
Very good and well organised tour Quý was highly knowledgeable about all the locations we visited and made the experience very enjoyable
Travis was AMAZING! Best tour guide ever!!!His English was pristine. He is kind humorous happy (singing to himself a few times- softly) So much fun variety and hands-on experiences!Honestly can’t say enough about our experience!