Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Ninh Bình Tour with Tràng An Boat Ride and Mua Cave

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

Enjoy the view from the top of the Mua Cave

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Tràng An Cave Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Enjoy a long boat ride on the Tràng An River
03 Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Mua Cave
04 Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam
05 Relish authentic Vietnamese food and tea

Visit the Vietnamese countryside on this full-day tour to Ninh Bình. Explore the grottos and stalactites of the gorgeous Tràng An Cave Complex on a bamboo boat ride, then admire panoramic views of the Tam Coc fields from the top of Mua Cave after climbing nearly 500 stone steps. You'll also visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, enjoy authentic Vietnamese food and tea, and get to mingle with the locals.

Explore the grottos and stalactites of the gorgeous Tràng An Cave Complex on a bamboo boat ride, then admire panoramic views of the Tam Coc fields from the top of Mua Cave after climbing nearly 500 stone steps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Hoa Lư, Tràng An and Mua Cave

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi and proceed to Ninh Bình at around 8 AM.
Arrive in Hoa Lư district, a beautiful seat of rich Vietnamese history and culture. Visit the ancient capital city of Hoa Lư and learn about the special and unique architecture found in famous monuments here, such as the temples of King Đinh and King Lê.
Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant around noon and spend some time at leisure.
Take a boat tour from Tràng An and then explore the cave complex.
Rest for a while, then proceed to Mua Cave at around 5 PM by tourist bus.
Arrive at Mua Cave and climb almost 500 stone steps to reach the top.
Enjoy Vietnamese tea while admiring the sunset.

Conclude the tour with drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center.

Where this trip takes you

Tràng An grottos, Mua Cave summit, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip luxury van
2.5-hour boating tour
All sightseeing and entrance tickets
English-speaking Ninh Bình tour guide
Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
2 bottles of mineral water
1 conical hat per person during the trip
Bike rental for cycling through villages
Sunset tea

What's Not Included

Travel insurance, drinks, and VAT
Personal expenses
Tips for the guide and driver
Other items not mentioned in our tour program

What to bring

Camera
Sunblock cream & sunglasses
Umbrella or raincoat
Appropriate clothing for the season

Know before you go

Do not wear shorts when visiting the temple.

Payment & Cancellation Policy

Payment policy
The price is exclusive of additional bank or gateway fees.
The promotion is valid up to 15 November 2019.
The promotion is subject to availability upon booking confirmation.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations become effective only once the Hanoi Explore Travel Sales Office receives notification of cancellation in writing. The following cancellation policy shall apply:

Cancel 24 hours prior to the arrival date for a 100% refund.
No-show: 100% charge.
Booking modification at least 1 day prior to the arrival date: no charge.
In case of bad weather, if Hanoi Explore Travel cancels your booking, a 100% refund will be made.
The itinerary, schedule, timing, and places to visit may change depending on the weather and the actual situation to ensure visitor safety.

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