Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat Ride & Mua Cave
Escape the energetic streets of Hanoi for a breathtaking adventure into the spectacular karst countryside of Ninh Binh. Your day begins with a journey through history at Hoa Lu, exploring thousands of years of royal temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties.
Continue your journey with a peaceful sampan boat ride through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An, drifting past towering limestone cliffs, hidden water caves, and sacred temples embedded in the rock faces. Conclude your day climbing the iconic dragon staircase at Mua Cave (Hang Mua) to capture unforgettable panoramic photos over winding rivers and lush rice paddies before heading comfortably back to Hanoi.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOURNEY
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Ancient History at Hoa Lu: Explore historic temples dedicated to Vietnam’s first unified kingdom.
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Trang An Sampan Boat Cruise: Drift through limestone karst mountain tunnels and serene emerald rivers.
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Panoramic Views at Mua Cave: Climb the famous dragon stairs for the most famous sweeping view over Ninh Binh.
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Authentic Local Cuisine: Savor a delicious buffet
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Seamless Day Trip: Includes round-trip luxury bus transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter, entrance fees, boat tickets, and an expert English-speaking guide.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Transportation
- Tour guide
- Entrance fee, boat
- Vietnamese local buffet lunch
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses, tips to guide and driver
07h00-7h50: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.
09h15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack.
10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh
King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11h15 - 11h45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and
either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, and valleys. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time.
12h00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our Trang An Eco Holiday Retreat. The vegetarian option is also available.
13h15-13h30:
Option 1 : Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Option 2 : Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.
15h30: We continue to visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Tam Coc below.
16h30-17h00: Transfer back to Hanoi.
19h00-19h30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Note:
- Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions
- On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the Walking street, therefore our limousine/shuttle bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead







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