Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat & Mua Cave Day Tour
Overview
12 hours
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Explore the historical and natural wonders of Ninh Binh on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Start by discovering Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, where you'll visit the temples of past kings and delve into the rich history with a local guide. Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local goat meat specialties, with vegetarian options available. Uncover the beauty of Trang An on a serene boat ride through stunning cave systems and sacred temples. Conclude the day by climbing 500 steps to Mua Cave for breathtaking views of the Tam Coc landscape.
- Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the 10th century
- Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local specialties and vegetarian options
- Take a scenic boat ride through the natural heritage site of Trang An
- Climb Mua Cave for panoramic views of the stunning Tam Coc area
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10h00- 10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the King temples. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history. Relax before lunch: - A short bike ride with tour guide : Get on a bike and start cycling to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with a unique route (optional and free of charge) - If you don't wish to cycle, feel free to explore the village on foot or rest at a local restaurant.
Trang An Landscape Complex
12h00: Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes is the local specialty ( Vegetarian foods are avaiable ) 13h30: Arrive Trang An and spend about 1h40 - 2 hours exploring Trang An– the core of natural heritage in a Sampan boat (4 people per boat), rowed by a local people. Explore the amazing cave tunnel system and passing through sacred temples associated with legends in the history of Trang An.
What‘s Included
Entrance fee
English speaking guide
Lunch
Pick up & drop off in Old Quater area by limousine transfer.
Mineral water on the bus
Personal expenses
Drinks for lunch
Tipping for tour guide & driver
Or anything is not mentioned above
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Limousine Bus 17–23 Seats
Limousine Bus 17–23 Seats: ✅Medium-sized group experience (17 to 23 passengers): Travel in comfort on a Premium Limousine Bus.
Pickup included
Budget Option: 32s Shuttle Bus
32-Seater Shuttle Bus: ✅ Includes round-trip comfortable Shuttle Bus transfer — an air-conditioned 32-seat vehicle from Hanoi Old Quarter.
Pickup included
VIP 9 - 11 Seater Limousine
VIP 9 - 11 Seater Limousine: ✅ Enjoy a premium small-group experience with our VIP 9 - 11 seater limousine.
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful experiences
437oc aneh,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful visit with a very nice guide. We discover many paysage like rice fiels, temples, cave and more
Loved our Ninh Binh tour!
Mobile15023457458,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic singing, kind and friendly tour guide, answered all my questions and taught me about vietnam. Ninh binh was a beautiful and very smooth experience for a full day tour, even in the rain! Thanks to the driver! Thanks to the lovely lady who took us on the boat! Highly recommend :)
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Road25515460517,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00👌 Thank you for the nice service and great commitment, best regards
Great trip with Ryan
jonaszh2025,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan is great. Wonderful trip.
Trip from hanoi to Tam coc
MassimopR32,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We participated in the excursion to ninh binh and brian was a perfect guide. Good organization, nice kind. He advised us the best for this experience. Thank you so much
Highly recommended!!! A beautiful day that will be remembered. Great tour guide!
sanleh,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Quy accompanied us so great through the day. He was super likeable, funny and knew a lot about the history and culture of his homeland. It was a wonderful trip for me and my family. Thank you Quy!!
Great experience
bosham2026,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very great trip and mia she is very kindly and a great tour guide and she told us about many thing we don't know so thank to mia
Great tour guide, Quy,...
Emma R,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide, Quy, who was very pleasant and kind, explained the region well. The communication with the tour guides were also great. easy pick up! i changed my pick up last minute, and they accommodated easily. Started the tour with a tour of the old capital, hoa loa, and then did a fun cycling tour and river ride with amazing views of the mountains. finally a hike up to get a great view of the landscape. food was a buffet, and was underwhelming don’t expect a great vietnamese meal. Lots of tourists groups come to the same spots, so be warned- the sites will be quite busy, and many stops include shop/restaurants for tourists.
Can’t miss tour to Ninh Binh
R3083HJlukef,,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views at Ninh Binh and Trang An are some of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, not hyperbole. Fantastic tour thanks to our guide Tezzy, he was amazing. So helpful, informative and kind. Couldn’t recommend him enough. One of the best tours we’ve done in south east Asia, highly recommend this! Luke & Jill
A scenic tour
922CatherineM,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Quy was a fantastic tour guide who was not only informative but funny too. We loved listening to his stories. The bike ride was good fun and the lunch was good. The boat ride in the afternoon travelled through beautiful scenery and was much longer than we expected. If you’re climbing up ‘The Lying Dragon Mountain’, be aware that it can get very crowded at the top.
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