Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Ninh Binh Day Tour Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi, Limousine

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine
  • 02 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and its historic temples
  • 03 Enjoy a Trang An sampan boat ride through cave landscapes
  • 04 Buffet lunch with local Vietnamese cuisine
  • 05 Optional bike ride around the countryside village
  • 06 Climb Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Coc
  • 07 English-speaking guide and entrance fees included

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, nature, and scenic adventure in one memorable experience. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy a buffet lunch of local Vietnamese dishes, and cruise through the dramatic cave and river landscapes of Trang An by traditional sampan boat.

The day also includes time to explore the countryside by bike and a climb up Mua Cave for sweeping views over Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River. With limousine transport, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included, this is a comfortable way to experience one of northern Vietnam’s most celebrated regions.

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 12 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

1
Day 01

HANOI PICK UP- FULL ITINERARY

7h30 - 8h00: The bus and tourguide of Tam Coc Travel will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Ha Noi Old Quarter for departure to Ninh Binh. 

Ninh Binh is local province where has alot of beautiful places. It is not too far from Hanoi, it is only more or less 2 hours drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. 

You will have a short break on the half way. 

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 at local restaurant. 

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. 

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

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lư is a district of Ninh Bình Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. Before year 1010, Hoa Lư served as the capital of Dai Co Viet. Hoa Lư Ancient Capital is located in Trường Yên Commune of this district

Trang An Boat Ride

Visit Trang An tourist attraction which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system - Halong bay onland. With around 2 hours hours for the boat trip, you will persuaded by the beauty here.

Mua Cave Hiking

Visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off by Limousine Thaco (max 22 guests)
  • English Speaking Guide & Entrance Fees as Program
  • Have a lunch with delicious local vietnamese food
  • Visit Mua Cave for amazing viewpoint
  • Boat Trip in Trang An Heritage site
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • Bike around the countryside in village (Optional)

What's Not Included

  • Beverage, Personal Expenses & Tips

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
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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