Ninh Binh Full Day Trip From Hanoi To Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave

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Bike ride in Ninh Binh — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Boat ride in Trang An — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Leave behind the noise, traffic, and dusty air of Hanoi, and step into the peaceful countryside of Ninh Binh. Our one-day tour takes you through lush rice fields and quiet villages where life feels calm and refreshing. Enjoy cycling along rural paths, breathing in the fresh air, and experiencing the simple charm of local life. Climb up Hang Mua for a stunning panoramic view of limestone mountains and winding rivers, then relax on a serene boat ride through breathtaking scenery. Ninh Binh offers the perfect contrast to urban chaos, a place where nature and tranquility truly surround you.

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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 17 people
People per booking: 1–17
Guide: English
Operated by: Vietnam Happy Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–6 years) · Youth (7–10 years) · Adults (11–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
Included: Entry/Admission - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An, Mua Cave
Included: English Speaking Guide, Entrance, Boat trip & Bikes
Included: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: A delicious local buffet lunch
Included: Free use of Vietnamese traditional hat
Included: Please contact us in advance by hotline/WhatsApp/Zalo or email to confirm pick up information
Included: Bike is a very small activity (40mins) on the package & just for fun & free
Included: Free use of poncho if it rains
Included: Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)

Not included

Not included: Beverages & Drinks
Not included: Tips and personal expenses

Itinerary

Hanoi

2 h 30 min

7h30 – 8h00: Our limousine bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh.

With a journey of about 2 hours from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, you will experience the hustle and bustle of the city to the peace and poetry of the countryside area.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

3 hours Admission included

10h30: We arrive Hoa Lu, then go visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Dai Co Viet in 10th and 11th Century by bicycle. We will visit Dinh King Temple built in the 10th century, finding out the Heroic histories of this king and old Vietnamese Architecture style as well as the history of ancient Vietnam.

11:45: Enjoy buffet lunch with local Vietnamese cuisine at local restaurant.
Trang An Grottoes

2 hours Admission included

13h00: Visit Trang An by 2 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”.
Mua Caves

one hour Admission included

15h30: 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.

Around19h00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi
Hanoi

2 h 30 min

16h45: We go back to the bus then return to Hanoi.

19h00 - 19h30: We will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour ends!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Customer can be picked up at Mercure Hanoi la Gare Hotel, Hoan Kiem district at 8:00am

You can wait in the hotel’s lobby or stay outside, our guide will come and find you

Please contact us in advance by phone/ WhatsApp/ Zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

End point

Customer can be picked up at Mercure Hanoi la Gare Hotel, Hoan Kiem district at 8:00am

You can wait in the hotel’s lobby or stay outside, our guide will come and find you

Please contact us in advance by phone/ WhatsApp/ Zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

Pickup points

Pearl Suites Hanoi Hotel
Vietnam Bravo Hotel
Hotel Emerald Waters Classy
Serenity Villa Hotel
Rising Dragon Cathedral Hotel
La Aurora Hang Hanh
7S Hotel Merci Hanoi
Nam Hai 1 Hotel
The Queen Hotel & Spa
Viet Fun Hotel
Quang Hiep Hotel
Sky Hotel & Suites

and 468 more pickup points

Call to Book

We're here to help and happy to assist you with your booking

Call now: +84 941306051

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, not included in the prices (Customers don't pay for Cycling services). It's a very small activity on the whole package, we don't focus on cycling activity. Please note that: - Customers can skip cycling if don't feel comfortable - Customers who don't bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others.
Things to bring: Umbrella/Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncreen, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray. Jackets (in the Winter)
07.00 – 8.00AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations)
Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: [email protected] or WhatsApp/ phone/ Zalo: +84941306051
Customers who stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see hotel/ address in the list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ Zalo/ WhatsApp to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
Customers who don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose "hotel is not listed" just to finish the booking, then contact by email/ phone/ WhatsApp/ Zalo -> we will recommend the best pickup point then
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers