Vietnam · Culture

Ninh Binh Day Group of 09 Guided Tour Mua Cave -Tam Coc -Hoa Lu

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day guided tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and King Dinh Temple
  • 03 Explore Am Tien Cave and panoramic Tuyet Tinh Coc
  • 04 Climb to Mua Cave viewpoint for karst landscape views
  • 05 Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch
  • 06 Boat trip at Trang An Wharf through caves and limestone scenery
  • 07 Small group experience with up to 09 guests
  • 08 Round-trip transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter included

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day guided trip from Hanoi, combining history, nature, and scenic landscapes in one memorable journey. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, explore the area around King Dinh Temple, and take in the dramatic setting of Am Tien Cave and Tuyet Tinh Coc.

Continue to Mua Cave for sweeping views over the karst landscape after a rewarding climb, then enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch before heading to Trang An Wharf. In the afternoon, relax on a sampan boat ride through caves and along rivers framed by limestone mountains, rich flora, and peaceful countryside before returning to Hanoi.

Later on you will visit Am Tien Cave and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Tuyet Tinh Coc.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

You will begin the tour with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Drive to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and visit the King Dinh Temple.History says that the whole area used to have only one way in. This is where King Dinh confined tigers and crocodiles, forming a field to punish the guilty by throwing them in. Currently, in addition to a beautiful blue lake surrounded by rocky mountains, there is Am Tien cave pagoda on one side and the ancient city gate on the other. The road around the lake is smooth and paved, walking around takes about 15 minutes.Later on you will visit Am Tien Cave and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Tuyet Tinh Coc. Discover Am Tien Cave and Pagoda before you stop to enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. We arrive Ninh Binh and drive to Mua Cave with stunning rice fields with buffalos, goats…along the road till approaching Mua Cave. You walk up to the top of the mountain where Mua cave is located. And then visit Tuyet Tinh Coc (the on top pagoda inside the cave) from there you can see the romantic lake surrounded by Karsts and jungles. You have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant, spend your own time at the bungalow such as swimming, relaxing until you get on the bus to Trang An.

In the afternoon, You arrive Trang An Wharf – the most exciting boating trip with sampan boats through caves and visit stunning river surrounded by Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora. After visting Trang An you get on bus back to Ha Noi.

Note: Your itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions. From 19:00, you are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter Area
  • High-quality transfer service and Sporty Bike
  • Vietnamese lunch
  • All entrance tickets and visit local famer's house
  • Experienced English Speaking Guide & Driver
  • Small Group of 09 guests with better care

What's Not Included

  • Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, 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 in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside between 7h15 AM to 7h45 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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