Vietnam · Boating

Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and its historic king temples
02 Enjoy a scenic boat trip in Trang An or Tam Coc
03 Climb the stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views
04 Travel roundtrip from Hanoi by limousine bus
05 Savor a Vietnamese buffet lunch
06 See landscapes featured in the King Kong film area
07 Optional biking around the countryside and local village

Discover some of Ninh Binh’s most celebrated sights on this full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, scenery, and light adventure in one itinerary. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital to explore the temples of Dinh King and Le King, then continue to Trang An or Tam Coc for a peaceful boat ride through dramatic limestone landscapes.

The day also includes time at Mua Cave, where a climb up the stone steps rewards you with sweeping views over Tam Coc, the countryside, and the Ngo Dong River. With roundtrip transport, lunch, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included, this tour offers an easy way to experience the highlights of Ninh Binh in a single day.

Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way  to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo  Dong river.

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 No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

HANOI DEPATURE

7h30 - 8h00: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Ha Noi Old Quarter for departure to Ninh Binh.

HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL

10h30 - 10h40: Arrive Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two king in Chinese Wars.

11h50 - 12h00: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

TRANG AN BOAT TOUR

13h00 - 13h05: Get on the bus go to Trang An wharf for enjoying unique sampan to visit Trang An cave complex and the scene of King Kong film.

MUA CAVE HIKING

15h00 - 15h05: Biking around Trang An area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break.

15h40 - 15h45: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.

16h55 - 17h00: Get on the tourist bus to return Ha Noi.

19h00 - 19h30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Tour finish!

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

Roundtrip Transfer Hanoi -Ninh Binh by Limousine Bus
Bottled water on roundtrip transfer
Lunch Meal, Entrance Fees and English Speaking Guide
Boat Trip at Tam Coc (If guests book tour included)
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (If guests book tour included)
Boat Trip at Trang An Cave (If guests book tour included)
Biking Option around countryside and local village

What's Not Included

Beverages , Personal Expenses and Tips
Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Ticket provides direct entry
We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays inside Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside

Logistics