Vietnam · Rural Experiences

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

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010
  • 02 Climb Mua Cave and Ngoa Long mountain for panoramic views of Tam Cốc and Ninh Bình
  • 03 Cycle through the beautiful northern Vietnamese countryside
  • 04 Discover Tam Cốc by sampan through limestone mountains, river landscapes, and rice fields
  • 05 Pass by boat through the three caves of Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba

Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010, and learn about the country's first feudal government. Climb about 500 stone steps to Mua Cave and the top of Ngoa Long mountain for impressive panoramic views over Tam Cốc and Ninh Bình. Then admire the scenery of Trang An, a unique combination of deep turquoise river water between mountains, water caves, and clear blue sky.

Then admire the scenery of Trang An, a unique combination of deep turquoise river water between mountains, water caves, and clear blue sky.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hoa Lư, Mua Cave, Countryside Cycling and Tam Cốc

  • 08:00: Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and begin the tour.

  • 10:30: Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986-1010, where you can learn more about the first feudal government of Vietnam.

  • 11:15: Marvel at Mua Cave, where you can enjoy impressive panoramic views of Tam Cốc and Ninh Bình city after reaching the top of Ngoa Long mountain.

  • 12:45: Enjoy lunch with plenty of traditional food such as spring rolls, goat meat, and more.

  • Relax by swimming at the bungalow.

  • 14:00: Cycle for half an hour and be amazed by the beauty of the countryside in northern Vietnam. Your Vietnamese tour guide will introduce you to the architecture of traditional houses and the life of local families.

  • 14:30: Discover Tam Cốc on a sampan (bamboo boat). During nearly 2 hours, you will have the chance to connect with local life, the river, limestone mountains, and fields.

  • Pass through 3 caves by boat: Hang Cả, the first cave; Hang Hai, the second cave; and Hang Ba, the third cave.

  • 17:00: Leave Ninh Bình.

  • 19:30: Return to your hotel in Hanoi.

Tam Cốc – Bích Động river caves, Ngoa Long mountain viewpoints, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

Where this trip takes you

Tam Cốc – Bích Động river caves, Ngoa Long mountain viewpoints, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle

  • All entrance fees

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Lunch (without drinks)

  • 1 bottle of water per person

  • Boat trip in Trang An

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

  • Beverages

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

  • Long pants

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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