Luxury Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Caves

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11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

If you’re traveling through northern Vietnam, a day trip to Ninh Binh is an absolute must. Celebrated for its dramatic limestone karsts, ancient heritage, and storybook scenery, this region offers a truly memorable escape from the city. One of the most enriching ways to experience it is on a Trang An & Mua Cave small-group tour, where a tranquil boat ride through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Ecotourism Landscape is perfectly paired with a visit to Mua Cave. From the summit, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views over rice fields, winding rivers, and towering cliffs—an unforgettable highlight of Ninh Binh.

What's Included

Sumptuous Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
Hoa Lu ancient capital, Trang An Boat Trip, Mua Cave Exploration
English Speaking Guide
Cycling around the peaceful countryside
Luxury Dcar pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Entrance fee
Personal Expenses & Beverages
Holiday surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7.00 - 7:30 AM: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. 9.00 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    The first destination on this trip is to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmosphere in Hoa Lu ancient capital.   Continue the tour with 45 minutes cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.  

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Trang An Grottoes

    Have a DELICIOUS lunch in the restaurant Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system, so Kong's Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as : Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.    

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    Get on the transfer to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    Get on the transfer to return to Hanoi 19.00: Arrive at Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip ends!

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Authentic NINH BINH

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Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
4WD Tours
Walking Tours
Underground Tours
Nature Walks
Limousine Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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