Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Mua Cave Trang An - Cycling - Hoa Lu (Max of 9 By Limousine)

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Small-group day tour from Hanoi by limousine
  • 02 Hike at Mua Cave for panoramic countryside views
  • 03 Boat trip through caves and karst scenery in Trang An
  • 04 Cycle through the rural landscapes of Tam Coc
  • 05 Visit Bich Dong pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in the North
  • 06 Enjoy lunch and local hospitality at a family house in Tam Coc
  • 07 Experience Vietnamese farming life and family worship culture

Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Ninh Binh on this small-group day trip from Hanoi, travelling in comfort by limousine. From peaceful countryside scenes to dramatic limestone landscapes, this experience combines scenic highlights with local insight in one well-paced day.

Visit a local family in Tam Coc, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, and cycle through the countryside before exploring Bich Dong pagoda. Then board a sampan in Trang An to glide through caves and along the Sao Khe river, surrounded by striking karst formations often described as "Ha Long Bay on land."

You’ll also hike up at Mua Cave for sweeping views over the landscape, making this a rewarding choice for travellers looking to combine light adventure, rural experiences, and UNESCO-listed scenery.

You’ll also hike up at Mua Cave for sweeping views over the landscape, making this a rewarding choice for travellers looking to combine light adventure, rural experiences, and UNESCO-listed scenery.

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

We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 7h15 AM to 7h45 AM. Please ready at your lobby, our driver will come and call your name for the tour then transfer to Ninh Binh. It takes 2,5 hours driving included stop for breaktime on the way.Arrive Tam Coc, visit a local house, you will be warmly welcomed with traditional tea and candy. Widen knowledge about a typical farmers’ life in Vietnam, about the main business VAC (Garden-Pond-Cage). Besides, you will have a better understanding about worshiping culture of Vietnamese family. Having lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine at local restaurant in Tam Coc.Join in a bike ride to discover the natural beauty of the countryside, as well as the characteristic Karst terrain with the limestone mountain system. Then visit Bich Dong pagoda – one of the oldest pagoda in the North. Enjoy the panorama view of below countryside from the top.13.45: Discover Trang An – World Natural Heritage on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limes stone mountain on Sao Khe river – which is called Ha Long Bay on land.16:15: Say good bye to Ninh Binh and you'll get on the transfer back to Hanoi & drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 18h00 PM to 18h30 PM. Tour end.

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

  • Experienced English Tour Guide & Driver
  • Set lunch meal & entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • Boat trip to see nature view and cave at Trang An
  • Biking around the countryside to see local people
  • Hike up top mountain to see woleview at Mua Cave
  • Visit local family for deeply understanding about lifestyle
  • Group Limousine/Private Car Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Expenses and 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
  • We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour 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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