Vietnam · Monuments

Ninh Binh Luxury Full Day Tour Visit Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave

10 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
02 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
03 Enjoy a Tam Coc boat trip through scenic landscapes
04 Bike around the Tam Coc area
05 Hike Mua Cave Mountain for panoramic views
06 Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
07 Entrance fees and guide included
08 Round-trip transfer by limousine or private car

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, nature, and light adventure in one memorable trip. Travel through the countryside to explore Hoa Lu, enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the Tam Coc area, and take in sweeping views from Mua Cave Mountain.

Along the way, learn about Vietnam’s ancient capital, enjoy a local Vietnamese lunch, and experience the region’s dramatic limestone landscapes, caves, and rivers. With guide service, entrance fees, and round-trip transport included, this is an easy and rewarding day trip for travellers wanting to see more beyond Hanoi.

The bamboo boat will take you through many amazing caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

NINH BINH FULL DAY

7h30-8h00: Our tour guide picks you up at suggested hotels around the old quarter.

9h30- 9h45: Arriving TrangAn- eco tourism site. In 2 hours you will be surprised by the beauty of this landscape that seems as Halong Bay on land.

The bamboo boat will take you through many amazing caves. Besides that, tourists have chance to visit King Kong Island. Kong: Skull Island is a US blockbuster filmed in 2016 with many scenes in Vietnam landscapes such as: Trang An, Van Long natural reserve, Tam Coc, Bich Dong (NinhBinh), Halong bay (QuangNinh) and PhongNha (QuangBinh). Kong: Skull Island has become the record king of the Vietnam box office as it has beaten all previous records to become the highest grossing movie of all time.

12h15: Enjoy lunch at local restaurant with many traditional local foods

13h30: Relax and drink Vietnamese tea, try some local cakes

14h00: Visiting Bai Dinh pagoda - the biggest pagoda in South-East Asia.

15h30: Says good bye Ninh Binh and go back Hanoi

17h30-18h00: Finish your unforgettable trip at your hotel in Hanoi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 5 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Limousine /Private Car Roundtrip Hanoi & Ninh Binh
Lunch with Vietnamese food at local restaurant
English speaking Guide during the tour
Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
Tam Coc Boat trip and bike ride
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Hike up at Mua Cave mountain

What's Not Included

Beverages, Tips & Personal Expenses

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
1-FOR GROUP TOUR : We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside. 2-FOR PRIVATE TOUR : We will pick up the guests at all places in HANOI CITY.

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