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Ninh Binh · Private day tour

Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Tour

Vietnam's ancient capital, a boat through the caves and the Mua Cave view, in one day.

Full day · Private · Boat, cycling and buffet lunch included

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Tour Highlights

The moments that make it.

The Itinerary

How the day unfolds.

7:30 AM
Hanoi pick-up
Your guide meets you at your Hanoi hotel and you set off south by private car.
9:15 AM
Refreshment stop
A short break on the way before you reach Ninh Binh.
10:15 AM
Hoa Lu and the countryside
Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, then cycle a leisurely loop through the rice fields.
12:00 PM
Buffet lunch
A regional buffet of goat, spring rolls and fresh fish, with vegetarian options.
1:30 PM
Trang An by boat
Board a traditional sampan through Trang An's caves and limestone gorges.
4:00 PM
Mua Cave
Climb the steps of Mua Cave's Dragon Peak for the long view over Ninh Binh.
5:00 PM
Return to Hanoi
Your driver heads north and you arrive back at your hotel in the early evening.

What's Included

Everything handled for you.

Included in this tour

  • Private English-speaking guide and driver
  • Air-conditioned car from Hanoi
  • Door-to-door hotel transfers
  • Traditional boat trip in Trang An
  • Bicycle hire
  • All entrance fees
  • Buffet lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Not included: drinks and personal tips

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Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave common questions

Good to know before you go.

What is the Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave tour?

A full day from Hanoi taking in Hoa Lu, Vietnam's tenth-century capital, a boat trip through the Trang An caves and karst valleys, and the climb up Mua Cave for the view over Tam Coc, with a buffet lunch.

How far is Ninh Binh from Hanoi?

Around ninety minutes to two hours each way, which is why the day runs long. Transport is private, with pick-up from your hotel.

What is the Trang An boat trip?

A rowing-boat journey of about two hours through flooded caves and between limestone peaks, past riverside temples. It is the scenic highlight of the day.

How many steps is Mua Cave?

Around 500 stone steps to the summit, where a dragon sculpture looks out over the Tam Coc river and rice fields. The climb is optional.

How is it different from the Bai Dinh tour?

This one visits the ancient capital at Hoa Lu, while the Bai Dinh tour visits the vast modern pagoda complex instead. Both include Trang An and Mua Cave.

How does it fit a trip?

It is the classic Ninh Binh day from Hanoi. See things to do in Ninh Binh, or stay overnight and browse more tours; we will build it into your private itinerary.

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