Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour with Hoa Lu Temples, Trang An Boat Ride and Mua Cave Hike
by Halong Dolphin Travel
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 12 hours and includes visits to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with a professional English-speaking guide. The tour begins with a pickup around 8:00 AM in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, followed by a two-hour bus ride through countryside scenery to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, guests take a bicycle ride around Hoa Lu to see the ancient temples from the Dinh and Le dynasties, learning about Vietnam’s feudal history. Next is lunch at a local restaurant near Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng surrounded by nature. After lunch, the tour continues with a two-hour traditional sampan boat ride through the Trang An grottoes. The boat passes through several caves including Lam, Vang, Dai, and Thanh Truot, and by temples such as Cao Sơn, Suoi Tien, and Vu Lam. Following the boat trip, participants climb about 500 steps to Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the Ninh Binh area. The day ends with a two-hour return bus ride to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, completing the round trip. The price includes entrance fees for Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave, lunch, the boat tour, air-conditioned transportation, and a biking tour. Beverages, travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Quarter
The guide meets participants at their hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter at about 8:00 AM. The group then takes a bus for approximately two hours covering 110 km through rural landscapes. There is a short break during the transfer before arriving in Ninh Binh.
120 min
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visitors explore Hoa Lu by bicycle, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. The site includes temples from the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties, offering insight into the feudal period of Vietnamese history.
60 min
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Lunch is served at a local restaurant near Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng, surrounded by natural scenery.
60 min
Trang An Grottoes
The tour continues to the Trang An Grottoes, an area of limestone mountains covering 20 square kilometers rising from rice fields. Participants take a traditional sampan boat through a series of caves such as Lam, Vang, Dai, and Thanh Truot, passing by temples including Cao Sơn, Suoi Tien, and Vu Lam.
120 min
Mua Caves
Guests climb about 500 steps to reach Mua Cave, where they can view a panoramic scene of the Ninh Binh region.
60 min
Old Quarter
The group boards the bus to return to Hanoi. The return trip takes around two hours, ending in Hanoi's Old Quarter. The remaining time accounts for travel and sightseeing throughout the day.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour with Hoa Lu Temples, Trang An Boat Ride and Mua Cave Hike
by Halong Dolphin Travel
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 12 hours and includes visits to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with a professional English-speaking guide. The tour begins with a pickup around 8:00 AM in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, followed by a two-hour bus ride through countryside scenery to Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, guests take a bicycle ride around Hoa Lu to see the ancient temples from the Dinh and Le dynasties, learning about Vietnam’s feudal history. Next is lunch at a local restaurant near Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng surrounded by nature. After lunch, the tour continues with a two-hour traditional sampan boat ride through the Trang An grottoes. The boat passes through several caves including Lam, Vang, Dai, and Thanh Truot, and by temples such as Cao Sơn, Suoi Tien, and Vu Lam. Following the boat trip, participants climb about 500 steps to Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the Ninh Binh area. The day ends with a two-hour return bus ride to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, completing the round trip. The price includes entrance fees for Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave, lunch, the boat tour, air-conditioned transportation, and a biking tour. Beverages, travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Quarter
The guide meets participants at their hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter at about 8:00 AM. The group then takes a bus for approximately two hours covering 110 km through rural landscapes. There is a short break during the transfer before arriving in Ninh Binh.
120 min
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visitors explore Hoa Lu by bicycle, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. The site includes temples from the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties, offering insight into the feudal period of Vietnamese history.
60 min
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Lunch is served at a local restaurant near Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng, surrounded by natural scenery.
60 min
Trang An Grottoes
The tour continues to the Trang An Grottoes, an area of limestone mountains covering 20 square kilometers rising from rice fields. Participants take a traditional sampan boat through a series of caves such as Lam, Vang, Dai, and Thanh Truot, passing by temples including Cao Sơn, Suoi Tien, and Vu Lam.
120 min
Mua Caves
Guests climb about 500 steps to reach Mua Cave, where they can view a panoramic scene of the Ninh Binh region.
60 min
Old Quarter
The group boards the bus to return to Hanoi. The return trip takes around two hours, ending in Hanoi's Old Quarter. The remaining time accounts for travel and sightseeing throughout the day.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Hanoi
- Halong Bay 12-Hour Day Cruise with Lunch, Kayaking and Sunset Party
- Halong Bay Day Tour by Diamond Era Cruise Including Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave and Kayaking
- Ninh Binh Luxury Day Tour by Limousine with Small Group
- Halong Bay 2-Day Small-Group Classic Cruise with Kayaking and Biking on Ha Long Venezia
- Hanoi Private Cooking Class with 5 Vietnamese Dishes of Your Choice
- Hanoi 2.5-Hour Michelin-Guided Walking Street Food Tour