Vietnam · Monuments

Full-Day Hoa Lư and Tràng An Tour from Hanoi with Mua Cave

1 Day Round trip from Phố cổ Hà Nội Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and its 10th-century royal temples
  • 02 Climb 500 steps to Mua Cave for panoramic views over Hoa Lư
  • 03 Cruise through Tràng An's majestic limestone cliffs and peaceful waterways
  • 04 Discover cave highlights including Sang Cave, Tối Cave, Ba Giọt Cave, and Nấu Rượu
  • 05 Experience the blend of Vietnamese history and natural beauty in Ninh Bình Province

Embark on a full-day adventure from Hanoi to Hoa Lư and Ninh Bình's spectacular landscapes. Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and visit the 10th-century temples of King Đinh and King Lê. Climb the 500 steps of Mua Cave for panoramic views, then enjoy a scenic boat ride through Tràng An's majestic limestone cliffs, caves, and peaceful countryside. This journey combines Vietnam's rich history with its remarkable natural beauty.

Board a small boat to explore Tràng An, where you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, along with countryside scenes such as peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
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, Vietnamese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi to Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc, Mua Cave, and Tràng An

  • 7:00 - 7:30 am: We pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter and depart for Hoa Lư - Tam Cốc, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas along the way.
  • 10:30 am: After arriving in Ninh Bình Province, your guide will take you to visit Hoa Lư, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Visit the temples of King Đinh and King Lê, dating back to the 10th century, and discover the heroic history of these two kings during the Chinese wars. After that, continue to Tam Cốc, 10 km from Hoa Lư.
  • 11:30 am: Visit Mua Cave (Mua means Dance) and climb 500 steps to the top of Mua Mountain. From the summit, enjoy an overview of the beautiful scenery of Hoa Lư.
  • 1:00 pm: Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • 2:00 pm: Depart to visit the Tràng An Eco-Tourism attraction, known for its beautiful landscape. Board a small boat to explore Tràng An, where you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, along with countryside scenes such as peaceful streams, rice paddies, and deserted green fields.
  • Take a boat trip to visit the cave complex, including Sang Cave, Tối Cave, Ba Giọt Cave, and Nấu Rượu Cave, in an atmosphere of mystery and wilderness.
  • 5:00 pm: Get on the bus and return to Hà Nội.
  • 7:30 pm: Arrive in Hanoi and finish the tour. See you next time.
Mua Cave summit, Hoa Lư ancient capital, Tràng An limestone cliffs

Where this trip takes you

Mua Cave summit, Hoa Lư ancient capital, Tràng An limestone cliffs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Phố cổ Hà Nội 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip pickup at your hotel in central Hà Nội
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees and boat ride
  • Lunch
  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Expenses not mentioned
  • Tips
  • Insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Việt Nam
Tour start
Phố cổ Hà Nội, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Việt Nam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Phố cổ Hà Nội.

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