Vietnam · Cave Exploration

Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Deluxe & Small Group Tour from HANOI

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
02 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and its historic temples
03 Enjoy a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
04 Take a sampan boat trip through the Trang An cave complex
05 Climb the stone steps at Mua Cave
06 Panoramic views over Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River
07 Round-trip transport included
08 Small-group experience with a maximum of 17 participants

Discover some of Ninh Binh’s most celebrated sights on this full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, scenery, and light adventure. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch, then board a traditional sampan to explore the cave complex and waterways of Trang An.

The day continues with a visit to 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 round-trip transport, entrance tickets, and a small-group format, this tour offers a convenient way to experience the highlights of the region in a single day.

Discover some of Ninh Binh’s most celebrated sights on this full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, scenery, and light adventure.

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

7h30 - 8h00: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hanoi Old Quarter for departure to Ninh Binh. Ninh Binh is local province, it has a lot of tourist attractions. It is not too far Hanoi. It’s take more or less only 2 hours. You will have a short break on the half way for 30 minutes for relaxing.10h00 - 10h30: 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 complex15h40 - 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.

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

Transfer Hanoi to Ninh Binh & Return by Bus/ Limousine
Small Bottle of mineral water on transfer
English speaking tour guide during the tour
Have Buffet Lunch Meal on tour
All sightseeing and Entrance tickets
Enjoy unique boat trip to visit Trang An Heritage Site (2.5 Hours)
Hiking up mountain to see wholeview of local area in Mua Cave
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips for Guide/Driver/Local Service

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
We will pick up all customers from any hotels/ places in Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if outside

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