Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu with Buffet Lunch
by Hanoi Explore Travel
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This full-day tour from Hanoi lasts about 12 hours and includes biking, hiking, and a boat trip to several key sites in Ninh Binh. The trip begins with a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968. Guests walk approximately 300 meters to see the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties before enjoying a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon features a boat trip departing from Trang An wharf. Passengers row bamboo boats through caves and grottos, observing the area's limestone formations and landscapes. After the boat ride, there is a one-hour cycling session through northern Vietnam’s countryside with commentary from the guide about local life. Later, guests travel to Mua Cave by tourist bus or bike, passing through villages along the way. At Mua Cave, visitors climb nearly 500 stone steps to reach the summit for panoramic views of the Tam Coc area. The visit ends with Vietnamese tea before returning to Hanoi, with hotel drop-off in the Old Quarter around 7:40 to 7:55 PM. The itinerary may be adjusted for weather or safety, and sometimes the guide may not accompany guests throughout the tour. The tour uses a small group format with model limousine bus transfers via the new expressway. Included are all sightseeing and entrance fees, a tour guide fluent in English, bottled mineral water, and a buffet lunch featuring Ninh Binh cuisine.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
From about 10:25 to 10:45 AM, the guide leads to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968 and serving as capital until the early 11th century. Visitors walk around 300 meters to reach the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties located in a mountainous setting. At 12:10 PM, a buffet lunch is served at a local restaurant.
120 min
Trang An Boat Trip and Cycling
Starting at 1:20 PM, guests take a bamboo boat from Trang An wharf to pass through several grottos featuring stalactites and surrounding landscapes. The boat ride lasts approximately three hours. At 4:40 PM, a one-hour cycling tour begins, traveling through the northern Vietnamese countryside while the guide explains aspects of local life.
240 min
Mua Cave Visit
At 5:05 PM, after a short rest, guests are transported by tourist bus or bike to Mua Cave, cycling through nearby villages if chosen. Upon arrival, visitors climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Mua Cave to view the Tam Coc area from above. Around 6:00 PM, Vietnamese tea is served. The tour then returns to Hanoi with hotel drop-off in the Old Quarter between 7:40 and 7:55 PM. The schedule may change due to weather or other conditions, and the guide may not always accompany guests during the tour.
120 min
Meeting point
✔ 07:30am - 07:55am : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center . If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.30am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
End point
✔ 07:30am - 07:55am : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center . If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.30am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu with Buffet Lunch
by Hanoi Explore Travel
Choose from 2 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.$111Overview
This full-day tour from Hanoi lasts about 12 hours and includes biking, hiking, and a boat trip to several key sites in Ninh Binh. The trip begins with a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968. Guests walk approximately 300 meters to see the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties before enjoying a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon features a boat trip departing from Trang An wharf. Passengers row bamboo boats through caves and grottos, observing the area's limestone formations and landscapes. After the boat ride, there is a one-hour cycling session through northern Vietnam’s countryside with commentary from the guide about local life. Later, guests travel to Mua Cave by tourist bus or bike, passing through villages along the way. At Mua Cave, visitors climb nearly 500 stone steps to reach the summit for panoramic views of the Tam Coc area. The visit ends with Vietnamese tea before returning to Hanoi, with hotel drop-off in the Old Quarter around 7:40 to 7:55 PM. The itinerary may be adjusted for weather or safety, and sometimes the guide may not accompany guests throughout the tour. The tour uses a small group format with model limousine bus transfers via the new expressway. Included are all sightseeing and entrance fees, a tour guide fluent in English, bottled mineral water, and a buffet lunch featuring Ninh Binh cuisine.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
From about 10:25 to 10:45 AM, the guide leads to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968 and serving as capital until the early 11th century. Visitors walk around 300 meters to reach the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties located in a mountainous setting. At 12:10 PM, a buffet lunch is served at a local restaurant.
120 min
Trang An Boat Trip and Cycling
Starting at 1:20 PM, guests take a bamboo boat from Trang An wharf to pass through several grottos featuring stalactites and surrounding landscapes. The boat ride lasts approximately three hours. At 4:40 PM, a one-hour cycling tour begins, traveling through the northern Vietnamese countryside while the guide explains aspects of local life.
240 min
Mua Cave Visit
At 5:05 PM, after a short rest, guests are transported by tourist bus or bike to Mua Cave, cycling through nearby villages if chosen. Upon arrival, visitors climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Mua Cave to view the Tam Coc area from above. Around 6:00 PM, Vietnamese tea is served. The tour then returns to Hanoi with hotel drop-off in the Old Quarter between 7:40 and 7:55 PM. The schedule may change due to weather or other conditions, and the guide may not always accompany guests during the tour.
120 min
Meeting point
✔ 07:30am - 07:55am : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center . If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.30am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
End point
✔ 07:30am - 07:55am : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center . If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.30am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.