From Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Deluxe Trip
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the vibrant buzz of Hanoi for an unforgettable full-day discovery of Ninh Binh, celebrated worldwide as Vietnam's "Ha Long Bay on Land." Travel in comfort via the modern expressway in an air-conditioned vehicle. Step back in time at Hoa Lu, the 10th-century ancient capital of Vietnam. Board a traditional sampan boat rowed by a local through the mystical water caves and towering karst valleys of the UNESCO-listed Trang An Complex, savor an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch, and hike up Mua Cave (Hang Mua) for iconic 360-degree panoramic views. Highlights: Visit the historic royal temples of King Dinh and King Le at ancient Hoa Lu. Relax on a scenic rowboat excursion through the mystical limestone caverns of Trang An. Savor a lavish Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local regional specialties. Hike to the top of Dragon Mountain at Mua Cave for the most iconic viewpoint in Vietnam. Includes modern air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and licensed tour guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Transportation (Limosine comfortable vehicle)
- Entrance fees
- Buffet lunch (Vietnamese cuisine)
- Cycling activity
- Sampan boat ride in Trang An
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter)
What's not
- - Tips and personal expenses
Itinerary
Stop 1: Hanoi Old Quarter Pickup & Expressway Transfer Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Free Description: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (7:30 AM – 8:00 AM). Enjoy a comfortable ride in a modern AC vehicle via the expressway to Ninh Binh with a short rest stop along the way.
Stop 2: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes | Admission: Included Description: Visit the 10th-century capital of ancient Vietnam. Explore the historic shrines dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh while your guide shares fascinating royal history.
Stop 3: Authentic Vietnamese Buffet Lunch Duration: 1 hour | Admission: Included Description: Enjoy a generous buffet lunch at a local restaurant, featuring famous regional specialties such as mountain goat meat, crispy rice, and a wide array of vegetarian dishes.
Stop 4: Trang An Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage) Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | Admission: Included Description: Board a traditional bamboo sampan rowed by a local artisan. Glide along emerald waters, pass beneath mystical limestone caverns, see floating temple pavilions, and enjoy majestic karst views.
Stop 5: Mua Cave (Hang Mua) Dragon Peak & Return to Hanoi Duration: 2 hours | Admission: Included Description: Hike up approximately 500 stone steps along the "Great Wall of Vietnam" to the peak of Mount Ngoa Long. Take in breathtaking 360-degree views over the Tam Coc river valley. Reboard your AC vehicle for the return drive, arriving back in Hanoi around 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 98 travellers
- Operated by
- VN Bike Tour Shore Excursion
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 733 city tours we list in Hanoi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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