Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

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

Visit the Dinh King temple in the Hoa Lu ancient capital by bicycle - Visit Mua Cave by hiking 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain to enjoy stunning view - Have the Vietnamese buffet lunch at the local restaurant - The most satisfying boat tour in Ninh Binh with a combination of visiting picturesque Trang An Grottoes.

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>> Comfortable Shuttle bus transfer
>> Enthusiastic and experienced English speaking guide
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What's Included

One bottles of water on the bus/person
All entrance fees
Buffet Lunch at local restaurant
Shuttle bus during the trip
Tour guide speaking English
Drinks
Personal expenses
Other things are not mentioned above
Surcharges: 150,000vnd/pax on VN Lunar New Year: 16+17+18+19 Feb 2026
Holiday surcharge: 100,000vnd/person on 30th April , 1st May, 24th Dec, 31st Dec, 1st Jan

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

If your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter, please choose hotel pick up on hotel listing or send the message your hotel address for us, we will check and confirm you. If your hotel is outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, you have to be in front of Hanoi Opera House at 7:00 am.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hanoi

    7:00 – 7:30: Our Shuttle bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    10:30: We arrive Hoa Lu, then go visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital of Dai Co Viet in 10th and 11th Century by bicycle. We will visit Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple built in the 10th century, finding out the Heroic histories of this two Kings and old Vietnamese Architecture style as well as the history of ancient Vietnam. 11:45: Enjoy buffet lunch with local Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Trang An Grottoes

    13:30: This is a highlight of the trip, take a boat tour from Trang An wharf is an satisfying experience you must do in Ninh Binh. Being on your rowing bamboo boat to explore many grottoes with beautiful stalactites, see around wonderful landscapes of Trang An Tour.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    16:00 Then Visit the Mua Cave (Dancing Cave), where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city when you reach the top viewpoint of Ngoa Long mountain (~ 500 steps).

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hanoi

    17h30: Then come back to Hanoi. 19h30 - 20h00: We will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.Tour ends!

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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