Highlights
- Enjoy comfortable Old Quarter transfers by limousine or modern bus
- Visit Bai Dinh Temple or cycle through the Hoa Lu countryside
- Savor a Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options at a local restaurant
- Sail upstream to the grottoes of Trang An aboard a traditional wooden boat
- Observe golden fields and majestic mountain scenery from the Mua Cave viewpoint
Description
To make your trip unforgettable, we offer interesting options:
This one-day tour begins with your choice of visiting Bai Dinh Temple or cycling around Hoa Lu countryside, followed by a scenic Trang An boat trip and hike up to Mua Caves.
07:20 - 08:00: Pickup is from your hotel (or meeting point) located in the Hanoi Old Quarter. On the way, we have a break around 15 minutes.
Option: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Caves (Top Rated)
10:00 - 10:30: Discover Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Vietnam's first capital city, dating to the 10th century. Explore the temples of King Dinh and King Le. Then, enjoy a gentle cycling tour through scenic villages to experience authentic rural life.
Option: Hanoi - Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Caves (Top Pick)
10:00 - 10:30: Visit Bai Dinh Temple Complex: Explore the largest Buddhist complex in Vietnam and a must-visit cultural landmark. This awe-inspiring site combines ancient charm with modern grandeur, featuring majestic temples, giant Buddha statues, and the longest Arhat corridor in Asia.
You can admire the massive 10-meter-tall bronze Buddha statue and explore peaceful courtyards surrounded by limestone mountains.
12:00 - 12:30 Vietnamese Buffet Lunch: Savor a delicious buffet with a wide variety of local favorites, including vegetarian dishes.
13:30: Boat Tour in Trang An - Cruise along crystal-clear rivers on a traditional sampan boat (4 people/boat), gliding gently through mystical caves and under limestone arches draped in greenery. Trang An is called “Ha Long Bay on land” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
16:00 Hike up to Mua Cave Peak for spectacular panoramic views of Tam Coc Valley and the surrounding limestone mountains. Mua Cave is also a favorite destination for tourists.
• Return to Hanoi and drop off at your hotel in the Old Quarter between 19:00 – 19:30. Thank you.
Includes
Professional English-speaking guide
Boat in Trang An
Limousine/modern bus during the trip
Entrance fees
Electric car ride to Bai Dinh Pagoda entrance (Option Bai Dinh)
Cycling activity (Option Hoa Lu)
Buffet lunch at restaurant (vegetarian option)
Mineral water on the bus
Free usage of conical hat/rain-coat (if rainy)
Excludes
Drinks, travel insurance
Tips and personal expense
Surcharge for Lunar New Year
Important Information
- *** From July 1, 2026, due to Hanoi's new traffic regulations, buses with more than 16 seats are not permitted to pick up in most areas of the Old Quarter between 6:00-9:00 AM, and drop off between 4:00-7:30 PM. Please make your way to the designated meeting point. Your exact pick-up location and time will be confirmed within 24 hours after booking and reconfirmed 24 hours before departure via email or WhatsApp
- *** Children policy (based on year of birth):
- > 4–8 years old: 1st child pays child rate; 2nd child pays full adult rate
- > Under 4 years old: F.O.C (share: bus seat, meals with parents)
- > In case the child is taller than 1 meter, an entrance fee applies and is paid at the destination
- If you are traveling with friends on separate bookings, please share your booking details with us at least 24 hours in advance so we can place you in the same group
- *** Small group (9 guests) by D-Car: Additional US$15 per person (Option Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
