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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group Tour to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An Grottoes, and Mua Cave
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group Tour to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An Grottoes, and Mua Cave

by Vietnam Eco Travel

8 hours
Hanoi
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

This full-day small group tour from Hanoi lasts about eight hours and includes round-trip transportation by a model limousine bus with a maximum of 22 participants. The tour begins with a one-hour visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital in Ninh Binh Province, where visitors learn about the cultural, architectural, and historical significance of the former capital of Dai Co Viet. Next, the group takes a two-and-a-half-hour rowing boat trip through the Trang An Landscape Complex grottoes, passing caves, temples, and natural scenery. After the boat tour, a buffet lunch featuring local Ninh Binh cuisine is provided. In the afternoon, guests can cycle through nearby villages using rental bikes included in the tour. The final activity is a climb up Mua Cave, which takes about one hour and leads to a peak offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, often compared to Vietnam’s Inland Halong Bay. The tour includes all entrance fees, bike rental, a bottle of mineral water per person on the bus, lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Drinks and personal expenses are not included.

Highlights

Small group tour with limousine bus transfer
One-hour visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Two-and-a-half-hour rowing boat trip in Trang An grottoes
Buffet lunch featuring local Ninh Binh cuisine
Bike rental for cycling through nearby villages
Trek to Mua Cave peak with panoramic views

What's included

Round-trip limousine bus transportation
A 2.5-hour rowing boat trip through the Trang An grottoes
All sightseeing and entrance tickets
Bike rental for cycling through villages
One bottle of mineral water per person on bus
Buffet lunch
English-speaking tour guide

What's not included

Drinks and personal expenses
Items not specified in the tour program

Itinerary

1

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is located in Ninh Binh Province, an area with notable mountains and coastal features. The site provides insight into the cultural and architectural history linked to the foundation of Dai Co Viet, Vietnam’s ancient name. The visit lasts about one hour and highlights the region’s heritage.

60 min

2

Trang An Landscape Complex

Trang An Landscape Complex is a well-known tourist place in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. It includes ecological, historical, cultural, and spiritual values such as Hoa Lu citadel, an ancient city of Vietnam for 42 years, King Dinh-Le temple, One Pillar Pagoda, and Bai Dinh temple. The area contains more than 310 higher plant species, over 30 animal types, 50 bird species, and various reptiles. The well-known boat tour through Trang An grottoes is a key activity. The scenery around Trang An grottoes was used in the film 'King Kong 2'.

120 min

3

Mua Caves

Mua Cave offers a panoramic view of Ninh Binh’s landscape, often called Vietnam’s 'Inland Halong Bay.' The cave area is known for its scenic outlooks and is sometimes referred to as the Vietnamese 'Great Wall of China.' Visitors spend about one hour trekking to the peak for sightseeing.

60 min

4

Ninh Binh Province

Ninh Binh is a diverse tourist destination with impressive natural views and welcoming hospitality. It supports various tour formats, including group and private tours, catering to different visitor preferences. The tour spends about four hours exploring this region.

240 min

Meeting point

We can pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area from 07.30am to latest 07.55am. If you stay outside please come to our office at 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist.

End point

We can pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area from 07.30am to latest 07.55am. If you stay outside please come to our office at 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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