Vietnam · Culture

Full-Day Trang An Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour with Lunch, Boat & Bike

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 02 Enjoy a sampan boat trip through Trang An cave complex
  • 03 See scenery featured in the King Kong film area
  • 04 Bike around the Trang An area
  • 05 Climb 500 stone steps at Mua Cave
  • 06 Take in panoramic views over Tam Coc and Ngo Dong river
  • 07 Includes Vietnamese lunch and tea break
  • 08 Round-trip transport from Hanoi Old Quarter

Leave the bustle of Hanoi behind and spend a full day discovering the dramatic landscapes and rich history of Ninh Binh. This tour combines cultural landmarks, scenic boating, and light outdoor activity as you visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, glide through the cave complex of Trang An, and take in sweeping countryside views from Mua Cave.

Along the way, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, a sampan boat journey through Trang An, and time to bike around the area before climbing the stone steps at Mua Cave. It’s a well-rounded day out for travellers who want to experience both the heritage and natural beauty of northern Vietnam.

Leave the bustle of Hanoi behind and spend a full day discovering the dramatic landscapes and rich history of Ninh Binh.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Tour bus will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Ha Noi Old Quarter for departure to Ninh Binh.10:30 AM - 10:40 AM: Arrive at Hoa Lu the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit Dinh King's temple and Le King's temple from the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two king's in the Chinese wars.1:00 PM - 1:05 PM: Get on the bus to go to Trang An wharf to enjoy a unique sampan journey to visit Trang An cave complex and the scene of the King Kong film.

3:00 PM - 3:05 PM: Bike around Trang An area and enjoy a Vietnamese tea break.3:40 PM - 3:45 PM: 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.

4:55 PM - 5:00 PM: Get on the tour bus and return to Ha Noi.

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Arrive at Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. End of tour!

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

  • Limousine Thaco Roundtrip with 22 guests max
  • English speaking guide during the tour
  • Lunch meal with Vietnamese dishes
  • Walking to see Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
  • Boat trip in Trang An Heritage Site
  • Hiking up mountain to see local area at Mua Cave
  • Biking is Optional in the tour (Up to the guests)

What's Not Included

  • Bevearages, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday Surcharge

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
  • We will 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 between 07h00 am to 7h25 am

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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