Day tour Hoa Lu, Trang An/Tam Coc with rowing boat and Mua Cave

5.0
(254 reviews)
Hanoi, Vietnam

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Visit Ninh Binh's most iconic attractions, including Trang An or Tam Coc, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and Mua Cave, all in one unforgettable day.
Enjoy a peaceful hand-rowed boat ride through spectacular limestone caves, winding rivers, and stunning karst landscapes.
Hike to the top of Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc, lush rice fields, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Travel in comfort with round-trip transportation from Hanoi and an experienced English-speaking guide.
Savor an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local specialties.
Choose between the UNESCO-listed Trang An boat tour or the scenic Tam Coc boat ride to match your travel style.

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to all attractions included in the itinerary.
Round-trip transportation from Hanoi by air-conditioned vehicle.
Traditional hand-rowed boat ride at Trang An or Tam Coc.
Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options available
A bottle of water per person
vehicle Bike is a very small activity (30mins) in Hoa Lu & just for fun & free
Beverages & Drinks

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup and drop-off are available within Hanoi's Old Quarter. If your accommodation is outside the Old Quarter, we will arrange the nearest meeting point for you. Our operator will contact you via WhatsApp one day before departure to confirm your exact pickup time.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam

    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, we will provide you with the nearest meeting point. Our operator will contact you via WhatsApp one day before departure to confirm your exact pickup time.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hoa Lu Temple

    Hoa Lu is an ancient city surrounded by the Trang An limestone mountains. Its northwest is bordered by the Hoang Long River, the tributaries of which run through the capital, cooling the weather within the city and serving as convenient waterways. Hoa Lu is known as the first capital of Vietnam with a wide range of historical landmarks. In 968, King Dinh Bo Linh of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) constructed his capital in Hoa Lu and ruled until the year 980.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Trang An Grottoes

    Explore the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex on a traditional hand-rowed sampan boat. Glide through peaceful waterways, pass beneath natural limestone caves, and admire towering karst mountains surrounded by lush greenery. Along the way, you'll visit ancient temples nestled in the landscape while enjoying one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural settings.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    Known as the "Halong Bay on Land," Tam Coc is one of Ninh Binh's most breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, gliding through three natural limestone caves while passing towering karst mountains, lush rice fields, and picturesque countryside. The scenery changes with the seasons, offering stunning views year-round.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Mua Caves

    Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Mua Cave for one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Ninh Binh. From the top, take in breathtaking vistas of the Tam Coc valley, winding rivers, emerald rice fields, and dramatic limestone karsts. At the foot of the mountain, stroll through the picturesque lotus pond (seasonal), while along the climb you'll discover impressive stone stairways, scenic viewpoints, and the iconic dragon statue and pagoda at the summit—making Hang Mua one of Ninh Binh's most unforgettable attractions.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The rest of the remaining duration of the tour are for the travel time"
Supplied by Caroline's Travel Agency

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Cancellation Policy

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