Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, Tam Coc & Mua Cave
by Go Asia Travel
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The highlight of this full-day tour is the climb up Mua Cave, where visitors can ascend 500 steps to reach Ngoa Long mountain and view the Tam Coc valley, including rice fields and winding rivers. The tour lasts about 11 to 12 hours and includes visits to several key sites in Ninh Binh province. Travelers are picked up by air-conditioned bus from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter (except restricted streets) early in the morning and driven about three hours to Ninh Binh. The first stop is the Hoa Lu temples, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 11th century. Guests see the temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Le and can observe the historical architecture and ruins. Next, the tour proceeds to Trang An or Tam Coc for a two-hour boat trip along the river, rowed by a local guide. This boat ride passes through caves and past limestone mountains and historic riverside sites. Visitors then take a 70-minute boat ride in Tam Coc-Bich Dong, passing through three caves - Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba - known for their stalagmites and peaceful rural landscapes. The trip continues to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda complex in Southeast Asia, where guests see notable features such as 500 stone Arhat statues, two large bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons, the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue. After Bai Dinh, the tour includes about one hour to explore Mua Cave and the nearby small waterfall before the climb to the mountain viewpoint. The return trip to Hanoi takes about three hours, with drop-off at the original hotel or a meeting point by early evening. The trip includes buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes, an English-speaking guide throughout, entrance fees depending on selected options, and optional air-conditioned bus transfer with water.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ninh Binh
Pickup occurs between 7:00 and 7:45 AM from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, with flexible timing due to multiple pickups. The bus travels about three hours on the highway to Ninh Binh, including one or two comfort breaks.
3 min
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visit the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital from the 11th century. Explore the King Dinh Temple and the remains of the citadel, noting the temple’s architecture and an opportunity to pray for health.
45 min
Trang An Grottoes
Take a two-hour boat trip rowed by a local guide along the river through caves and past historical sites. This optional stop showcases the Trang An or Tam Coc area, recognized for its scenic waterways.
120 min
Mua Caves
Explore Mua Cave and a nearby small waterfall before trekking up Ngoa Long mountain by climbing 500 steps to reach a viewpoint overlooking Tam Coc valley with rice fields and the river.
60 min
Hanoi
After finishing at Mua Cave mountain, the group travels back to Hanoi by bus, taking about 3 hours via highway. Drop-off at the hotel or meeting point is scheduled between 19:00 and 19:30.
180 min
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Boat gently through Tam Coc’s streams, passing peaceful villages and rice fields. The trip goes through three caves known as Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, which feature notable stalagmites.
70 min
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest in Southeast Asia. See highlights including 500 stone Arhat statues, two large bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons, the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue.
60 min
Meeting point
If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem
End point
If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, Tam Coc & Mua Cave
by Go Asia Travel
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$78Overview
The highlight of this full-day tour is the climb up Mua Cave, where visitors can ascend 500 steps to reach Ngoa Long mountain and view the Tam Coc valley, including rice fields and winding rivers. The tour lasts about 11 to 12 hours and includes visits to several key sites in Ninh Binh province. Travelers are picked up by air-conditioned bus from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter (except restricted streets) early in the morning and driven about three hours to Ninh Binh. The first stop is the Hoa Lu temples, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 11th century. Guests see the temples dedicated to Kings Dinh and Le and can observe the historical architecture and ruins. Next, the tour proceeds to Trang An or Tam Coc for a two-hour boat trip along the river, rowed by a local guide. This boat ride passes through caves and past limestone mountains and historic riverside sites. Visitors then take a 70-minute boat ride in Tam Coc-Bich Dong, passing through three caves - Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba - known for their stalagmites and peaceful rural landscapes. The trip continues to Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda complex in Southeast Asia, where guests see notable features such as 500 stone Arhat statues, two large bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons, the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue. After Bai Dinh, the tour includes about one hour to explore Mua Cave and the nearby small waterfall before the climb to the mountain viewpoint. The return trip to Hanoi takes about three hours, with drop-off at the original hotel or a meeting point by early evening. The trip includes buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes, an English-speaking guide throughout, entrance fees depending on selected options, and optional air-conditioned bus transfer with water.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ninh Binh
Pickup occurs between 7:00 and 7:45 AM from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter, with flexible timing due to multiple pickups. The bus travels about three hours on the highway to Ninh Binh, including one or two comfort breaks.
3 min
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visit the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital from the 11th century. Explore the King Dinh Temple and the remains of the citadel, noting the temple’s architecture and an opportunity to pray for health.
45 min
Trang An Grottoes
Take a two-hour boat trip rowed by a local guide along the river through caves and past historical sites. This optional stop showcases the Trang An or Tam Coc area, recognized for its scenic waterways.
120 min
Mua Caves
Explore Mua Cave and a nearby small waterfall before trekking up Ngoa Long mountain by climbing 500 steps to reach a viewpoint overlooking Tam Coc valley with rice fields and the river.
60 min
Hanoi
After finishing at Mua Cave mountain, the group travels back to Hanoi by bus, taking about 3 hours via highway. Drop-off at the hotel or meeting point is scheduled between 19:00 and 19:30.
180 min
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Boat gently through Tam Coc’s streams, passing peaceful villages and rice fields. The trip goes through three caves known as Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, which feature notable stalagmites.
70 min
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Visit the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, the largest in Southeast Asia. See highlights including 500 stone Arhat statues, two large bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons, the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes, and the Gautama Buddha statue.
60 min
Meeting point
If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem
End point
If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.