Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

10-Hour Hoa Lư and Tràng An Tour with Mua Cave and Village Cycling

10 Hours Round trip from Hoa Lư Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lư
02 Cycle through local villages
03 Enjoy a boat trip through the UNESCO-listed landscape of Tràng An
04 Climb Mua Cave (Dragon Peak) for panoramic views over Tam Cốc

The trip to Ninh Bình takes you back to an ancient period of Vietnam, before Hanoi assumed this role 1,000 years ago. With solemn temples, hard-working and hospitable people, tranquil paddy fields, and especially an incredible karst landscape, Ninh Bình is called "Halong Bay on Land" by many visitors. This full-day experience combines the ancient capital of Hoa Lư, a cycling ride through local villages, a scenic boat trip in Tràng An, and a climb to Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Cốc.

With solemn temples, hard-working and hospitable people, tranquil paddy fields, and especially an incredible karst landscape, Ninh Bình is called "Halong Bay on Land" by many visitors.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hoa Lư, Tràng An and Mua Cave Full-Day Journey

07h25 - 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide, then depart for Ninh Bình Province.
09h15: Have a short break for 15 - 20 minutes to relax.
10h15: Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. You will have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history during the feudal period. Here, we also go cycling around the village for sightseeing and discovering the life of the local people.
12h00: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Ninh Bình Excursion Restaurant.
13h30: Visit Tràng An, which was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Tràng An has a wonderful tunnel cave system unlike anywhere else. During the 2-hour boat trip, you will be captivated by the beauty here.
16h00: Return to the limousine bus and leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). After climbing almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain and enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Tam Cốc from here.
17h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
19h30: Get dropped off at hotels in Hanoi.

Tour ends.