Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Group 09 Ninh Binh Day Tour (Tam Coc Mua Cave - Bike - Hoa Lu)

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty
  • 02 Take a rowing boat trip through the grottos and landscapes of Trang An
  • 03 Cycle through villages and countryside in Ninh Binh
  • 04 Climb nearly 500 stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views
  • 05 Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant
  • 06 Travel round-trip from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide
  • 07 Experience a small-group day tour with a maximum of 9 travelers

Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi. This small-group experience combines ancient history, scenic countryside, and some of the region’s most iconic landscapes, with visits to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, a boat trip through Trang An, and time to explore the Tam Coc area.

Along the way, enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, cycle through rural villages to experience local life, and climb the stone steps of Mua Cave for sweeping views over the surrounding karst scenery. With round-trip transport, an English-speaking guide, and a well-balanced mix of sightseeing and activity, this tour offers an engaging day out in northern Vietnam.

Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi.

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

1
Day 01

✔ 07.30-08.00: Pick up from Hanoi- Transfer to Ninh Binh ✔ 10.25-10.45: The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . ✔ Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty ✔ 12.10: Enjoy special food at local restaurant with Buffet LunchAFTER LUNCH, WE START TO VISIT TRANG AN ✔ 13.20: This is a Highlight of the trip, take a boat tour from Trang An wharf is an satisfying experience you must do in Ninh Binh. ✔ Being on your rowing bamboo boat to explore many grottos with beautiful stalactites, see around wonderful landscapes of Trang An Tour. ✔ 16.40: Cycling: With 1 hour of cycling you will be amazed by the beauty of countryside in the North of Vietnam. Our tour guide will introduce to you the local life

Duration: 4 hours✔ 17.05: Take a short rest then go to Mua Cave. We transfer you to Mua Cave by our tourist bus, or another way is taking a bike, you will have a chance of cycling through villages in Ninh Binh, looking around about local life ✔ Arrive at Mua cave, start climbing almost 500 stone steps to reach at the top of Mua cave. Feel the fresh air and admire a panoramic view of beautiful Tam Coc area ✔ 18.00: Enjoy Vietnamese Tea. ✔ Trip ends, return to Hanoi city ✔ 19.40-19.55: Drop you off in at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter NOTE: The Itinerary can change the schedule, time, places to visit depending on the weather and the actual situation to ensure safety for visitors. To ensure the most comfortable visit, in some cases the tour guide will not accompany you during the tour

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

  • Biking and Boating Trip at Tam Coc Area
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • Hike up mountain see wholeview at Mua Cave
  • Visit local family for deeply understanding about lifestyle
  • Set lunch meal & Entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Experienced English Tour Guide & Driver
  • High Quality Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 07h15 am to 07h45 am, Please be ready at lobby, our driver and tour guide will come to collect you then transfer to Ninh Binh

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 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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