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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
Shuttle transfer
Shuttle bus: Round trip transfer by shuttle bus
Pickup included
Limosine transfer
Model Limousine Bus: Roundtrip transfer by sharing Model Limousine Bus.
Pickup included
Reviews
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day trip
Brenden B,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun day trip and definitely worth doing. It was a busy day but so glad we went. Such a beautiful place and so different to other parts of Vietnam. Our guide was super knowledgeable and friendly
Great tour (overweight American friendly)
AngelaP954,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. The shuttle was a high end coach bus. My boyfriend (American hefty) was concerned about the bike ride and traditional row boat, but everything went well. So overweight Westerners don’t worry.
Best Guide and beautiful Nature
josephinj353,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best Guide Nam:) he was so Kind and hyped for the Trip haha it was awesom! Boattour is a Bit too crowded but the Nature was Great to see
Absolutely lovely!
Katie N,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! Absolutely lovely tour guide! We missed our departure and he helped us make the next pick up! Appreciate it! Very knowledgeable and gave facts on the bus, and throughout the day. The area is beautiful! Highly recommend! The view from the mountain is beautiful!
We booked a trip to Ninh...
Sarah H,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked a trip to Ninh Binh through Viator and we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel in the old quarter. The tour included a visit to a temple, a 30 minute bike ride (on rickety bikes!), a lunch stop (which it has to be said was average, although I don’t think they have a choice as to where to take us), a 2 hour rowing boat ride on the river at Trang An which was stunning taking us through caves and around the beautiful scenery (although be prepared for there to be lots of other boats!) and ending at the 500 step climb (if you want!) to the Mua caves. Jenny, our tour guide, was lovely.
Ninh Binh FTW
M6663WZjeremyw,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour for experiencing Ninh Binh. Our guide Lee was both hilarious and knowledgeable. We had a lot of fun, had plenty of time at each stop, met some great people, and learned a lot along the way. I highly recommend this tour for a one day trip.
Great trip with Hung and...
stuart m,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip with Hung and team..Very knowledgeable amd attentive guide. Only small issue was drop off which felt a little dangerous to cross dual carrigeway, but Hung helped us across..
Ninh Binh tour
iyyaz,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This very good tour all activities were well organised and very enjoyable. It is a full day doing biking, peaceful boat ride and walking to a great view
Good tour company, poor tour
Justin F,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Everything about the tour company/guide/transportation was 5/5. However, the entire day is a huge tourist trap (which isn’t the fault of the tour company). The temple was just a recreated temple and not very exciting, the lunch buffet is very poor quality, and the bamboo rafting was packed with hundreds and hundreds of boats. For us, the last stop at Mua Cave was the highlight and the view from the top is great, but there are hundreds of people all combining to the top at once. If we returned to Vietnam, I would skip Nihn Bin but would happily use this tour company to visit somewhere different.
Awesome Tour, very well...
Verena S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome Tour, very well organised and super friendly tour guide! We can recommend the tour to everyone looking for a great experience
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