Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave

Stunnining view from top of Dragon mount in Mua Cave

Bai Dinh biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia

Duration10h - 11h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesVietnamese, English

Group sizeUp to 32 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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!

Options

Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave

Duration: 11 hours
Lunch: There is a Buffet Lunch in the trip
Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave: This option bring you the experience in Bai Dinh (biggest pagoda in Asia) - Trang An complex for boat trip and Mua Cave hike
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc

Duration: 10 hours
Lunch: There is Buffet Lunch
Hoa Lu- Tam Coc: This option will bring you the experience in 2 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient capital and Tam Coc boat trip
Shuttle Bus: Joinning a shuttle bus in the trip
Pickup included

Hoa Lu - Trang An

Duration: 10 hours
Lunch: There is a Buffet Lunch in the trip
Hoa Lu- Trang An: This option will bring you the experience in 2 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient capital- Trang An Complex
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Bai Dinh - Trang An

Duration: 10 hours
Lunch: There is a Buffet Lunch in the trip
Bai Dinh pagoda - Trang An: This option will bring you the experience in 2 attractions: Bai Dinh Pagoda- Trang An Complex
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave

Duration: 11 hours
Lunch: There is a Buffet Lunch in the trip
Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave: This option will bring you the experience in Hoa Lu ancient capital- Trang An Complex for boat trip and Mua Cave for hiking
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

Duration: 11 hours
Lunch: There is a Buffet Lunch in the trip
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave: This option bring you the experience in Hoa Lu ancient capital - Tam Coc boat ride through paddy field and Mua cave forhiking
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

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

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

What to expect

Hanoi
2h 30m

We start the trip from Hanoi
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
1h 15m · Admission ticket not included

- 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…
Tam Coc-Bich Dong
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Mua Caves
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included

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.
Hanoi
2h

Time to go back to Hanoi about 2,5 hours from Ninh Binh come back to Hanoi on bus.

Meeting and pickup

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!

End 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 details

We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Mango Hotel 118 Le Duan street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.30 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsApp/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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