14-Hour Ninh Bình Tour with Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc and Mua Cave

14 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hoa Lư Ancient Citadel and the historic Dinh King Temple
  • 02 Cruise Tam Cốc on a locally rowed sampan along the Ngo Dong River
  • 03 Pass karst hills, rice fields, peaceful villages, and three grottoes
  • 04 Climb Ngoa Long Mountain at Mua Cave for panoramic valley views

Escape Hanoi for a full-day journey into the dramatic landscapes of Ninh Bình. Travel by luxury minivan to Hoa Lư, Vietnam's former capital, to visit the historic Dinh King Temple and hear stories of the region's royal past. Continue with a local lunch before gliding along the Ngo Dong River on a locally rowed sampan through Tam Cốc's karst scenery and three grottoes. Finish the day with an energizing climb at Mua Cave for sweeping views over rice valleys and limestone peaks before returning to Hanoi in the evening.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc Boat Ride, and Mua Cave Trek

  • 07:30 - 08:00 - Pick-up: Our tour guide and luxury minivan will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and begin a comfortable 120 km limousine bus journey through verdant landscapes. There will be a stop for a short rest on the way.

  • 10:30 - Visit Hoa Lư Ancient Citadel and the Dinh King Temple, dating back to the 17th century. Learn about the heroic history of these two kings during the Chinese wars.

  • 12:00 - Lunch: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with great local cuisine.

  • 14:00 - Visit Tam Cốc and take a sampan boat trip owned and rowed by local people. Gently sail along the Ngo Dong River, taking in the wonderful scenery of karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, while passing through "Hang Ca" (First Grotto), "Hang Hai" (Second Grotto), and "Hang Ba" (Third Grotto).

  • 16:00 - Arrive at Mua Cave, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Ninh Bình and considered the "miniature Great Wall" of Vietnam. Begin an amazing trek to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to admire the spectacular rice valley and spacious natural views.

  • 17:30 - Return to our limousine bus and begin the journey back to Hà Nội.

  • 20:30 - Arrive in Hà Nội and drop off at your hotel. Finish the trip.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine bus pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

  • Boat trip

  • Sightseeing and entrance fee tickets

  • English-speaking guide

  • Delicious buffet lunch with special local foods

  • Free 2 bottles of mineral water

  • Biking to the countryside area

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses.

Know before you go

  • For children:

  • Kids under 5 years: free of charge.

  • Kids from 5 years to under 8 years: pay 75%.

  • Kids from 9 years and older: charged as adults.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Tour start
Hanoi
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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