Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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

A day tour is an extremely convenient journey for visitors to explore the beauty of the land of the Ancient Capital. Departing from Hanoi, you will be taken to famous destinations such as: Hoa Lu ancient capital, Tam Coc boat ride through the caves and paddy fields and enjoying the panoramic view on top of Dragon Mountain in Mua Cave.

The travel time is not much, from just 2,5 hours from Hanoi on the highway, you will be right in the dreamy, lyrical land of Ninh Binh rich in cultural identity. This is a great choice for a fun-filled day of experience!

What's Included

Standard bus (32 seaters) transfers with A/C 2 ways from Hanoi(p/up & d/o in Hanoi Old quarter)
Do not tip if asked by locals (at Tam Coc/Trang An - we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
The bicycle service is not suitable for children under 5 years old
Please do not bike if you are not confident in cycling, or weigh over 80kg/175lb.
Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
If customers don't bike, they can stay on the bus to come to Hoa Lu and then walk to visit
Bike is a very small activity (30mins) on the package & just for fun & free
English Speaking Guide
A delicious local BUFFET lunch
Small bottle of water in the shuttle bus transfers
Beverages or Drinks
Gratitudes
Surcharge: on the lunar New year holiday: Feb, 16,17,18,19,20, 2026. Collected on site
Surcharge: on the public holiday: 1/1, 30/4, 1/5, 31/12
Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu temple: 20.000VND per person - Around 0.8USD - Optional
Entrance fee at the Mua cave: 100.000VND per person - around 4USD - (optional)
Entrance fee at the Tam Coc & boat trip: 250.000 VND per person - Around 10USD - (optional)
Entrance fee at the Trang An & boat trip: 300.000 VND per person - Around 12USD - (optional)
Entry/Admission - Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
Entry/Admission to Trang An/ Tam Coc
Entry/Admission - Mua Caves
Bai Dinh pagoda electric buggy from ticket counter to entrance

Meeting and pickup

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

We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera House @ 1 trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.15 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsApp/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

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Meeting point

We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter ( pick up time will be informed 1 day before departure) or at the meeting point Hanoi Opera House at 7:15 AM . Please contact us in advance by phone/ WhatsApp/ zalo, telegram or email to confirm pick up information!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hanoi

    We start the trip from Hanoi

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    - If you choose: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave or Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave options: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968s and 1010s. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty If you choose: Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave option: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in the Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues , 36 ton – bronze Bell, 100 ton – Budhha Statue…

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tam Coc-Bich Dong

    After having lunch this is HIGHLIGHT of the trip - If you choose Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave option: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5 hours by bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud,sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land” - If you choose Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave option: 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    15.30: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. Around 19h30-19.45: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hanoi

    Time to go back to Hanoi about 2,5 hours from Ninh Binh come back to Hanoi on bus.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Underground Tours
Water 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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