Highlights
- Enjoy entrance tickets to all attractions included in the tour price
- Travel comfortably with round-trip transfers between Hanoi and Ninh Binh
- Explore Trang An by boat through scenic rivers, caves, and limestone mountains
- Hike up Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views
- Savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant
Description
Discover Ninh Binh’s highlights in one day: visit Hoa Lu, cruise Trang An by sampan, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch & hike Mua Cave for panoramic views.
Pick-up and drop-off information:
▶ Round-trip Bus Transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter
Pick-up time: 7:00 – 7:45 AM
Hotel pick-up is available for hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
In some cases, if bus access is limited or your hotel is on a narrow street, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point within a short walking distance of your hotel & confirm the details before your tour.
Please provide your exact hotel address & a WhatsApp phone number so we can arrange your pick-up smoothly.
Drop-off: Around 7:00 PM. We'll drop you off at your hotel or the nearest convenient location.
▶ Hotels outside Hanoi Old Quarter (Last pick-up)
Please come to:
- 120 Le Duan Street (Hanoi Railway Station)
- 84 Tran Nhan Tong Street (Hotel du Parc Hanoi)
Pick-up time: 7:35 – 7:50 AM. Please arrive at 7:35 AM
✅ Morning traffic in Hanoi can be busy, so we recommend leaving a bit early to ensure you arrive on time.
Ninh Binh tour:
09h15: Take a 15–20-minute break at a stopover to relax and use the restroom.
◆ 10h00–10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the kings’ temples. With guidance from our local guide, you will learn more about Vietnamese history
Relax before lunch:
- Take a short bike ride with a tour guide: Get on a bike and cycle along a unique route to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains.
- Cycling is optional. If you are unable to ride a bicycle, please let us know in advance so we can make suitable arrangements based on the day's itinerary.
12h00: Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes are the local specialty
(Vegetarian food is available)
◆13:30: Arrive at Trang An and spend about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours exploring the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aboard a traditional sampan boat shared by up to 4 guests and rowed by a local boatman. Explore the amazing cave tunnel system as you glide through tranquil waterways surrounded by towering limestone mountains and sacred temples. Enjoy this part of the journey at your own pace, taking in the peaceful surroundings and breathtaking scenery.
◆Get back on the bus and continue to Mua Cave. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc's rice fields, winding rivers, and dramatic limestone karsts. It's one of the most iconic viewpoints in Ninh Binh and a perfect spot to capture unforgettable photos before heading back to Hanoi.
✔The itinerary may change due to weather or traffic to ensure the best possible experience.
Return:
Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi.
Arrival time in Hanoi around 7:00 PM – 7:35 PM. (depending on traffic)
“If you have an early bus, train, or flight after the tour, please bring your luggage with you during the trip”
End of the tour!
Includes
English speaking guide
All entrance fees and the Trang An boat ride (Hoa Lư, Trang An & Mua Cave)
Enjoy a short, relaxing cycling tour through the peaceful countryside
Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter are provided by Dcar, limousine bus or shuttle bus, depending on the option you selected
Mineral water on the bus
Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options available
Free use of a hat or raincoat during the trip
Luggage storage available in the bus luggage compartment
Excludes
Ice cream and beverages (beer, wine, canned drinks, fruit juices, etc.) are not included in the lunch meal
Travel insurance
Tips (optional gratuities for local boat rowers and tour staff)
Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions
Important Information
- We'll confirm your booking via GetYourGuide messages and WhatsApp. Please check both to verify your booking details and receive the updates
Hotel pickup is included for hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter where bus access is permitted. Due to local traffic regulations (from 1 July 2026), some streets cannot be accessed by buses with more than 16 seats during certain hours. If your hotel is in a restricted area, we will arrange the nearest convenient pickup point, which may require a short walk
Drop-off: As the tour returns to Hanoi at around 7:00 PM, if your hotel is within the restricted area, our guide and driver will drop you off at the most convenient nearby location, within a short walking distance of your hotel
Meeting points (outside Hanoi Old Quarter): Please choose one of the following meeting points:
84 Tran Nhan Tong Street
120 Le Duan Street (Hanoi Railway Station)
Please arrive on time—the bus cannot wait
Tourist sites in Ninh Binh may be crowded on weekends and public holidays
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
