China, Vietnam · Boating

10-Hour Ninh Bình Tour with Tam Cốc Boat Ride and Múa Cave

10 Hours Round trip from Ninh Hải Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience a boat trip through the limestone karsts and paddy fields of Tam Cốc
02 Visit the ancient temples dedicated to King Đinh and King Lê in Hoa Lư
03 Trek up Ngoa Long Mountain at Múa Cave for spectacular rice valley views
04 Explore Ninh Bình, often called "Halong Bay on land" for its dramatic karst scenery

Embark on a trip to Ninh Bình that takes you back to ancient Vietnam, when Hoa Lư served as the country's first capital before Hanoi assumed that role in the 11th century. With solemn temples, hard-working and hospitable people, tranquil paddy fields, and an incredible karst landscape, Ninh Bình is often called "Halong Bay on land" by many visitors. This journey combines the peaceful scenery of Tam Cốc, the historic temples of King Đinh and King Lê, and the rewarding climb to Múa Cave for sweeping views over the rice valley.

This journey combines the peaceful scenery of Tam Cốc, the historic temples of King Đinh and King Lê, and the rewarding climb to Múa Cave for sweeping views over the rice valley.

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What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

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

Ninh Bình Discovery with Tam Cốc, Hoa Lư, and Múa Cave

A 90 km drive south of Hanoi leads you to Ninh Bình, the site of the first capital city of ancient Vietnam before Hanoi took on that leading role in the 11th century.
The area features many well-known scenic spots, including Tam Cốc Caves and Hoa Lư, the ancient capital with old temples dedicated to King Đinh and King Lê, who reigned in the 10th century.
Your visit to Ninh Bình begins with a boat trip to Tam Cốc, where spectacular limestone karsts rise from the green paddy fields, recalling Guilin in China and Halong Bay in Vietnam, which gives this landscape the name "Halong Bay on land".
Further discovery continues in Ninh Bình at the site that once served as the kings' palace in the 10th century and is now known for the wooden reliefs of the shaded Đinh and Lê temples.
In the afternoon, arrive at Múa Cave and begin an amazing trek to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to admire the spectacular rice valley and enjoy a precious view of nature before heading back to Hanoi.