From Ninh Binh: Bich Dong, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave Small Group
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Traveling in a small group offers a more intimate experience. You’ll have more time to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy personalized service from your knowledgeable guide.Unlike rushed tours, this itinerary is thoughtfully paced, giving you time to soak in the beauty and culture of each location. Interactions with locals and an authentic lunch with regional specialties add a personal touch to your journey. This tour combines Ninh Binh's most iconic attractions: the ancient capital of Hoa Lu for a glimpse into Vietnam’s history, the stunning Trang An landscape complex for nature lovers, and Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views. It's the perfect balance of culture, exploration, and adventure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Luxury minivan and bottle of water on the van
- Lunch in local restaurant, Vietnamese food
- Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
- Hike up to Mua Cave for sunset
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
- English speaking tourguide
- Trang An Boat Ride 2,5 hours
What's not
- Gratuities
- Others drink
Itinerary
8:30 AM – Pick-Up from Your Hotel Begin your adventure with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation in Ninh Binh. Meet your experienced guide and enjoy a short briefing about the day's itinerary. 9:00 AM - Visit Bich Dong Pagoda Explore this tranquil, centuries-old pagoda nestled against a limestone mountain and surrounded by lush greenery and lotus ponds. Climb through three levels of pagodas—Ha (Lower), Trung (Middle), and Thuong (Upper)—each offering serene spaces for reflection and stunning views of the countryside. Admire the unique blend of natural beauty and spiritual significance, with a hidden cave temple at the heart of the complex.
10:00 - Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple, King Le Temple dating back to the 17th Century. 12:30 - Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
13:00 - Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountain are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous fresh water ponds, and jungle.Embark on a traditional sampan gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Lam Cave, Vạng Cave, Đại Cave, Thánh Trượt Cave,…and Cao Sơn Temple, Suối Tiên Temple, Vũ Lâm Temple…
16:00 PM - Hike to Mua Cave Sunset Viewpoint Arrive at Mua Cave and start the climb up 500 stone steps to the peak. Be rewarded with a panoramic view of Tam Coc’s lush rice fields, winding rivers, and limestone peaks. Spend time enjoying the sunset view and capturing stunning photos. 17:30 PM - – Return to Your Hotel Arrive back at your accommodation in Ninh Binh. Say goodbye to your guide and driver, ending your unforgettable adventure.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 85 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Ninh Binh FootPrint Travel
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Vietnam, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 46% below the median of the 193 day trips we list in Vietnam, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 193.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Vietnam, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
