Hanoi: Ninh Binh | Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave VIP Limousine

Hanoi Old Quarter, Vietnam



Escape Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu temples, 2.5-hour Trang An boat ride, optional 30-min cycling, and Mua Cave viewpoint. Buffet lunch and Old Quarter hotel pickup included.

Highlights

  • Take a boat trip through Trang An’s limestone caves and emerald waters
  • Climb Mua Cave viewpoint for panoramic views of Tam Coc
  • Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch with local specialties
  • Enjoy a more personal experience in a small group or choose a private option
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel

Description

7:30 – 8:00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for transfer to Ninh Binh.

9:15: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes at rest stop, use the facilities or have a quick snack.

10:30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11:15 – 11:45: Join a 30-minute cycling activity to discover local life. Alternatively, stay at the restaurant to relax, sightsee, and enjoy views of the lake, waterfall, and valleys.

12:00: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties at the restaurant in Trang An’s area. The vegetarian option is also available.

13:15 – 13:30: Continue the journey at Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014.

There, you can spend 2.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.

16:00: We continue to visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to reach the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain, overlooking the amazing view of the city and Ngo Dong River below.

17:00: Transfer back to Hanoi.

19:00 – 19:30: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Conclude the full day Ninh Binh trip.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • A/C vehicle and English-speaking guide (surcharge for a non-English-speaking guide on private tours)
  • Mua Cave entrance
  • Buffet lunch (vegetarian available)
  • Bottled water (1 per guest), road tolls & parking

Excludes

  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Boat trip
  • Surcharge for a non-English-speaking guide (private tour)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes hotel pickup, visits to Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel, a boat trip through Trang An caves, climbing Mua Cave viewpoint, and a Vietnamese buffet lunch.
You will be picked up from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel and transported by VIP limousine to Ninh Binh.
Yes, the tour offers both small group and private tour options for a more personalized experience.
You will take a scenic boat ride through limestone caves and along emerald waters in the Trang An landscape complex.
Yes, a Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local specialties is included during the tour.
Mua Cave viewpoint is in Ninh Binh, offering panoramic views of the Tam Coc area and surrounding countryside.
The tour typically begins with hotel pickup between 7:30 and 8:00 AM; check the website for exact details.
Yes, there is a short break of about 15-20 minutes at a rest stop to use facilities or have a snack.
The tour includes a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel, the former capital of Vietnam.
Yes, the tour operates throughout the year; however, check the website for any seasonal changes or updates.

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