Vietnam · Rural Experiences

11-Hour Ninh Bình Tour from Hanoi with Tràng An and Mua Cave

11 Hours Round trip from Hoa Lư Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 02 Cruise through the limestone grottoes and temples of Tràng An
  • 03 Cycle along rural roads, canals, and small villages in Ninh Bình
  • 04 Trek up Mua Cave for spectacular views over the rice valley

Immerse yourself in Vietnamese culture and history on a day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Bình. Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital, cycle along peaceful rural roads and canals, and take a scenic sampan boat ride through the dramatic limestone landscapes of Tràng An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Complete the experience with a trek up Mua Cave for spectacular views over the rice valley and surrounding nature.

Complete the experience with a trek up Mua Cave for spectacular views over the rice valley and surrounding nature.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hoa Lư, Tràng An Boat Ride, Cycling and Mua Cave

  • 07:00 - 07:45 - Our guide will meet you at your hotel or stay and begin a 110 km journey by modern bus through the verdant countryside landscape. There will be a short break en route.
  • 10:30 - Visit Hoa Lư Ancient Citadel, including Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, dating back to the 17th century.
  • 11:30 - Enjoy a leisurely cycling experience along rural roads, beside the extensive canal network, and through small villages set among a maze of limestone mountains.
  • 12:00 - Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with excellent local cuisine.
  • 13:30 - Leave for the Tràng An Grottoes, an area of outstanding natural beauty with majestic limestone massifs spread across 20 square kilometres, rising dramatically from the rice paddy fields. Hidden deep within these linked chains of towering mountains are pristine mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle landscapes.
  • Embark on a traditional sampan, gently rowed along the exquisite river through numerous caves, including Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, and Thanh Truot Cave, and visit Cao Sơn Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Temple.
  • 15:30 - Arrive at Mua Cave and begin an amazing trek to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to admire the spectacular rice valley and spacious views of nature.
  • 16:30 - Return to the bus and travel back to Hà Nội.
  • 18:30 - Drop-off at your hotel or stay. Trip ends.
Tràng An Grottoes, Mua Cave, Hoa Lư Ancient Citadel

Where this trip takes you

Tràng An Grottoes, Mua Cave, Hoa Lư Ancient Citadel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hoa Lư 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Hanoi's Old Quarter by limousine bus
  • A fully escorted tour with a professional English-speaking guide
  • All entrance fees indicated in the itinerary
  • Buffet lunch at a local restaurant
  • Cycling
  • 2 bottles of water per person

What's Not Included

  • Beverages and travel insurance
  • Tips for the tour guide and personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hoan Kiem district
Tour start
Hoa Lư, Ninh Bình, Việt Nam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Hoa Lư.

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