Ninh Binh Full Day Tour with Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the bustling streets of Hanoi and immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of Ninh Binh on our day tour, featuring Trang An and Mua Cave. Craft your ideal adventure as you embrace the serenity and freedom of this captivating region. Each tour offers an exploration of nature's wonders, beginning with a journey to the historic capital of Hoa Lu, where ancient temples still stand. Additionally, you can choose from a range of peaceful activities, including a tranquil boat ride through Trang An's captivating landscapes, a serene hike to the Mua caves, and a leisurely cycling adventure amidst the picturesque surroundings.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Old Quarter
Around 8.00, our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus - journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route. We will arrive Ninh Binh after around 2 hours transfer.
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visit Hoa Lu by bycyle, which was the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
Options
Limosine transfer
Model Limousine Bus: Roundtrip transfer by sharing Model Limousine Bus. Pickup included
Shuttle transfer
Shuttle bus: Round trip transfer by shuttle bus Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance fees/Sightseeing (Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave)
Vietnamese lunch
Boat tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
A fully escorted tour with professional, English speaking guide
Biking tour
Beverages & travel insurance
Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
147 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful tour but need better transport
Verna V,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the tour and the temples. Beautiful lotus flower. Transportation was too tight. There were 6 adults in a jammed packed in a small SUV. Would recommend tour use a larger vehicle for comfort.
must visit
Abhishek g,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00if u guys are there in hanoi i must say its should be there in you buckt list..tour guides are really helpfull..!!!
best tour!
Katrina T,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hieu is one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! This tour was the best of the best. Everyone in our group had so many different needs and he tended to all of them. When one person was dying of heat, he personally checked on her to make sure she was okay. Hieu then called the driver to make sure the AC was on. When people didn’t want to walk the steps to the Mua view, he arranged for massages for them! By the end, he knew everyone’s names and arranged the boat ride seating so that we’d all have people we could connect with. He is incredibly knowledgeable and personal. Hieu has an amazing sense of humor and his jokes made the tour so fun. We went to Ninh Binh with Hieu and were planning to leave northern vietnam afterward, but if we had more time, we’d definitely book Hieu again.
Ninh binh is a must see in your lifetime
tree2music,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A memorable trip, had enough time in all stop off points. Trang An is a must see in your lifetime. The tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Totally recommend
This is a great day trip...
Bren M,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great day trip from hanoi, our guide eden was the best, he speaks good English and answered all our questions, and made the trip fun. The bus is one of the best highlight of the day, comfortable seats, personal ac and charging ports for each seats, its nice to sit and relax after doing all those activities. Rose our host from halong dolphin travel, kept in touch thru whatsapp, letting me know whats going on. Definitely worth checking them out.
Everything was amazing...
Tara B,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was amazing and such a great day trip from Hanoi! Key was an amazing tour guide and the pacing was done so well that we weren’t stuck in crowds often!
Exceptional service all around 👏
Florence T,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a superb day tour, worth all the penny. Professional from confirming my booking. Received a message from Rosie within minutes of making the booking. The night before the actual tour I received a message from Key who was our tour guide. He advised the pickup time and the colour of the bus I should look out for. The bus was on time to pick me up. Key was just so superb he made the tour fun for all of us. I don't have anything negative to say about this tour except for the extreme heat which can make you skip some of the activities. The limousine bus is out of this world, AC, onboard cooler box to keep our drinks cold and very comfortable leather seats.
Totally Fantastic from start to finish
melaniet404,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Excellent value Amazing tour guides And the food was top class I can honestly say that the value and experience was incredible Loved every minute
It was a great tour and...
Donna M,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a great tour and Key our host was excellent! Definitely knew his history and was passionate about it. We are not used to group tours so didn’t care for all the waiting on just a few people every stop (felt like something should have been said to them). Loved all the activities but would have shortened the boat ride (although out of your control I understand) 2 hours is a long time sitting in a tight position.
Beautiful trip
Conor K,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyable day trip, no hassle and beautiful views the whole way through! Couldn’t recommend enough if you’re looking to escape Hanoi for a day
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