Hanoi to Ninh Binh 1 day: Trang An - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Hoa Lu

4.6
(91 reviews)

11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

PRIVATE FAMILY TOUR UNDER REQUEST!
Get out of the bustling confines of Hanoi capital; Enjoy breath-taking scenery and inhale the fresh air on this full-day rural Ninh Binh day tour. With a 5 star Buffet Lunch of delicacies and local Ninh Binh famous food such as: goat meat, fried rice ... Enjoy the unique Karst scenery of Trang An or Tam Coc area. You’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain hike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture and lifestyle.
We provide options for customers to choose whether they are active or non-active; adults or kids can easily follow

What's Included

Bike to visit the area
Customers need to contact via whatsapp/viber/zalo/hotline to confirm pick up location and time
Luxury Air-conditioned transportation
Professional English Speaking guide
VAT Tax 8% + Viator Contractor Tax 10% paying to Vietnamese Government.
You can choose Trang An or Tam Coc; hike 500 steps Mua cave or not and pay entry fee accordingly
Luxury Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine serving all diets
Fee: Trang An = Tam Coc 250.000d (around 10$). Mua cave 100.000d (around 4$)
Surcharge: 8USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb 16th,17th,18th,19th, 2026
Drinks and tips (Recommended but not mandatory)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up inside Old Quarter only (Hoàn Kiếm district). If your hotel is out, kindly be at Hanoi Opera house for the trip to start. Pick up starts 30-45 minutes before start time

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • Hanoi Opera House (Pass by)

    7h30- 8.00 AM: Start to pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, after more than 2 hours drive we get to the 1st visit place

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    10.00AM: we will visit the 2 temples dedicating to 2 kings of Vietnam under Dinh and Le Dynasties of Vietnam over 1000 years ago. Later, do cycling tour around the village to discover the life of local people. Notes: Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, included in the prices (Customers don't pay for Cycling services). It's a very small activity on the whole package, we don't focus on cycling activity. Pls note that: - Customers can skip cycling if you do not like. - Customers don't bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others. - Bikes are not suite for children under 2 Years old. - Please check the bikes carefully before using, many tourists don't know how to use it, so they damage the bicycles. 11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods is always available at the lunch

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Trang An Grottoes

    Sitting on the sampan by local rower to visit Trang An. We admire the wonderful Karst area which deserves to be a World Heritage of Vietnam. The 2 activities Trang An & Tam Coc boat tour are similar: Sitting on the sampan to admire the beauty of karst mountain and caves. Trang An sampan boat is 2h15m visits 6 caves and Tam Coc boat tour is 1h45m visits 3 caves. Trang An is a New heritage site of Vietnam - Tam Coc is famous for hundred years and the land scape is a bit better. NOTE: We choose 1 out of the 2 cannot do both. Want to see both? Let's tailor-make the tour with our private services!

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    Sitting on the sampan by local rower to visit Tam Coc. We admire the wonderful Karst area. Visit 3 caves. The 2 activities Trang An & Tam Coc boat tour are similar: Sitting on the sampan to admire the beauty of karst mountain and caves. Trang An sampan boat is 2h15m visits 6 caves and Tam Coc boat tour is 1h45m visits 3 caves. Trang An is a New heritage site of Vietnam - Tam Coc is famous for hundred years and the land scape is a bit better. NOTE: We choose 1 out of the 2 cannot do both. Want to see both? Let's tailor-make the tour with our private services!

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    Get to the Mua Cave at the end of afternoon to enjoy the panoramic view of Tam Coc area. Take a drive to Hanoi at the end of the day.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Old Quarter (Pass by)

    Around 19h00: Get drop off back to your hotel or we get you to the desired places inside the Old Quarter

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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