Discover Ninh Binh’s ancient capital, scenic boat rides, and panoramic views on a day trip from Hanoi. Perfect for a cultural adventure.
Discover Ninh Binh’s ancient capital, scenic boat rides, and panoramic views on a day trip from Hanoi. Perfect for a cultural adventure.
- Hanoi - The journey begins in Hanoi.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - If selecting the Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave or Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave options, visit the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu, from the years 968 to 1010. This offers an opportunity to delve into Vietnamese history during the feudal era under the Dinh, Le,…
- Hanoi - The journey begins in Hanoi.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - If selecting the Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave or Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave options, visit the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu, from the years 968 to 1010. This offers an opportunity to delve into Vietnamese history during the feudal era under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. If opting for the Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave option, explore Bai Dinh Pagoda, renowned as the largest and most famous pagoda in Southeast Asia, featuring numerous records such as 500 Stone Arhat Statues, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha Statue.
- Tam Coc-Bich Dong - After lunch, this is the HIGHLIGHT of the trip.
- If choosing the Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave option, enjoy a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc. The boat trip reveals the enchanting beauty of the area, with its paddy fields, rivers, water, clouds, sky, and stunning cave system, creating a masterpiece known as “Halong Bay on land” by the Vietnamese.
- If selecting the Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave option, embark on a boat tour from Trang An wharf, a must-do experience in Ninh Binh. Glide on a rowing bamboo boat to explore numerous grottoes adorned with beautiful stalactites and take in the breathtaking landscapes of the Trang An Tour.
- Mua Caves - At 15:30, climb nearly 500 steps in the Mua Cave area to reach the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain, where a spectacular panoramic view of Tam Coc awaits. At 17:00, board the bus to return to Hanoi. Arrival at hotels in Hanoi is expected between 19:30 and 19:45.
- Hanoi - The return journey to Hanoi takes approximately 2.5 hours by bus from Ninh Binh.

- 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
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Please do not bike if you are not confident in cycling, or weigh over 80kg/175lb.
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- 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
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Entrance fee at the Mua cave: 100.000VND per person - around 4USD - (optional)
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- 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
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…
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!
- Travel time on the road is approximately 2,5 hours from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and 2,5 hours from Ninh Binh back to Hanoi
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.