Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave
- 10–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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!
Inclusions
What's included
- 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
What's not
- Beverages or Drinks
- Gratitudes
- Surcharge: on the lunar New year holiday: Feb, 4,5,6,7,8,9 2027. 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: 150.000VND per person - around 6USD - (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 - Mua Caves
- Bai Dinh pagoda electric buggy from ticket counter to entrance
Itinerary
We start the trip from Hanoi
- If you choose: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave or Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave options: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968s and 1010s. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty If you choose: Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave option: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in the Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues , 36 ton – bronze Bell, 100 ton – Budhha Statue…
After having lunch this is HIGHLIGHT of the trip - If you choose Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave option: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5 hours by bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud,sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land” - If you choose Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave option: take a boat tour from Trang An wharf is an satisfying experience you must do in Ninh Binh. Being on your rowing bamboo boat to explore many grottoes with beautiful stalactites, see around wonderful landscapes of Trang An Tour.
15.30: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. Around 19h30-19.45: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.
Time to go back to Hanoi about 2,5 hours from Ninh Binh come back to Hanoi on bus.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter ( pick up time will be informed 1 day before departure) or at the meeting point Mango Hotel 118 Le Duan street at 7:30 AM . Please contact us in advance by phone/ WhatsApp/ zalo, telegram or email to confirm pick up information!
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 32 travellers
- Operated by
- Four Seasons Vietnam
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
How it compares in Hanoi
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 2545 day trips we list in Hanoi.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 2545.
- 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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