Day tour Hoa Lu, Trang An/Tam Coc with rowing boat and Mua Cave

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1. If your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter, please choose hotel pick up on hotel listing or send the message your hotel address for us, we will check and confirm you. If your hotel is outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, we will provide you with the nearest meeting point. Our operator will contact you via WhatsApp one day before departure to confirm your exact pickup time.

   30 min

2. Hoa Lu is an ancient city surrounded by the Trang An limestone mountains. Its northwest is bordered by the Hoang Long River, the tributaries of which run through the capital, cooling the weather within the city and serving as convenient waterways. Hoa Lu is known as the first capital of Vietnam with a wide range of historical landmarks. In 968, King Dinh Bo Linh of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) constructed his capital in Hoa Lu and ruled until the year 980.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Explore the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex on a traditional hand-rowed sampan boat. Glide through peaceful waterways, pass beneath natural limestone caves, and admire towering karst mountains surrounded by lush greenery. Along the way, you'll visit ancient temples nestled in the landscape while enjoying one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural settings.

   2 hAdmission included

4. Known as the "Halong Bay on Land," Tam Coc is one of Ninh Binh's most breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, gliding through three natural limestone caves while passing towering karst mountains, lush rice fields, and picturesque countryside. The scenery changes with the seasons, offering stunning views year-round.

   1.5 hAdmission included

5. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Mua Cave for one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Ninh Binh. From the top, take in breathtaking vistas of the Tam Coc valley, winding rivers, emerald rice fields, and dramatic limestone karsts. At the foot of the mountain, stroll through the picturesque lotus pond (seasonal), while along the climb you'll discover impressive stone stairways, scenic viewpoints, and the iconic dragon statue and pagoda at the summit—making Hang Mua one of Ninh Binh's most unforgettable attractions.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Hanoi

• Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 9454 experiences we list in Hanoi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 201 of 9454.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.

The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.

Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).

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