Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc - Mua Cave

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

Escape the hustle of Hanoi and embark on a full-day tour to the stunning landscapes of Ninh Binh. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu or visit the grand Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s largest temple complexes. Then, enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the emerald waters of Trang An or Tam Coc, where towering limestone karsts and lush rice fields surround you. Finally, challenge yourself with a hike to the top of Mua Cave, where panoramic views of the countryside await. This tour blends history, culture, nature, and adventure—perfect for travelers seeking a memorable day trip from Hanoi.

What's Included

Visit Mua Cave Mountain if you book Tour Included
Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda if you book Tour Included
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital if you book Tour Included
Boat trip at Tam Coc If you book Tour Included
Cycling is optional if you book tour included
English speaking guide & Entrance fees
Buffet lunch meal at local restaurant
Limousine Bus Roundtrip Hanoi & Ninh Binh
Boat trip at Trang An If you book Tour Included
Beverages, Personal expenses and Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

Between 07h10 am to 07h20 am: We will pick up all guests at the hotel/airbnb in Old Quarter Area ONLY then transfer to Ninh Binh Province

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Meeting point

If you stay outside Old Quarter, please come by your own to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    7h10 am – 07h20 am : Our limousine bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh. During the journey, you will experience the hustle and bustle of the city to the peace and poetry of the countryside area. Itv takes about 2 hours drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh.

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

    FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR INCLUDED VISIT HOA LU: We arrive Hoa Lu, then go visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Dai Co Viet in 10th and 11th Century by bicycle. We will visit Dinh King Temple built in the 10th century, finding out the Heroic histories of this king and old Vietnamese Architecture style as well as the history of ancient Vietnam.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Trang An Grottoes

    FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR INCLUDED VISIT TRANG AN : Visit Trang An 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”.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR INCLUDED VISIT MUA CAVE: 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

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Bai Dinh Pagoda

    FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR INCLUDED VISIT BAI DINH: Visit in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. After get off from electric car at the entrance gate, you will walk with our tour guide to visit this pagoda and learn more about buddism religion.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Tam Coc - Bich Dong

    FOR GUESTS BOOK TOUR INCLUDED VISIT TAM COC: Visit Tam Coc by bamboo boat aand you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Ninh Binh

    Enjoy buffet lunch with local Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Old Quarter

    At the end of the day, you will say good bye Ninh Binh and get on the bus back to Hanoi City. After 2 hour drive, we will arrive at Hanoi City and drop off guests at the hotel/airbnb in Old Quarter between 18h30 pm yo 19h00 pm. End of one day tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking
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Cancellation Policy

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

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