Hoa Lu, Tam Coc/Trang An, and Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi
- Get picked up in Hanoi and visit the Ninh Binh province to visit its famous tourist sites
- Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options
- Hike up to Mua Cave and conquer over 500 stone steps to reach its peak, known as Ngoa Long (Lying Dragon) impressive panoramic view of Ninh Binh city, especially breathtaking at sunset
- Take a boat trip along the Ngo Dong River through Tam Coc, three different caves Or along Sao Khe River through UNESCO-listed Trang An Complex, known for its stunning boat cave tours & King Kong: Skull Island film set
- History buffs can get excited about Hoa Lu which was the ancient capital of Vietnam
- You can choose Tam Coc or Trang An for your amazing journey (kindly contact the operator to confirm via the Operator hotline/email on your voucher)
What to expect
Discover the ancient charm and breathtaking natural beauty of Ninh Binh on a one-day trip from Hanoi. Start your journey at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – the first capital of Vietnam – where temples honoring Kings Dinh and Le preserve centuries of history. Then, choose between two must-do experiences: take a boat ride through Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with emerald rivers, mysterious caves, and towering limestone mountains; or explore Tam Coc, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” where peaceful rice fields blend with dramatic karst landscapes. End your day by conquering Mua Cave (Hang Múa) to enjoy a stunning panoramic view. This day trip offers the perfect combination of nature, history, and culture in one unforgettable adventure.




















Reviews
We took a one-day tour of Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Caves) departing from Hanoi. Our guide, Martin, led us, and his attentiveness, kindness, and appropriate sense of humor made our trip even more enjoyable. The bus was also very comfortable, and the itinerary ran smoothly without any delays. Thanks to this, we were able to fully enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Trang An and Ninh Binh. If anyone is planning a Ninh Binh tour, I highly recommend this travel agency.
We really enjoyed our full-day tour of Ninh Binh! The hotel pick-up and drop-off service was very convenient and helpful for us. The package also included a buffet lunch and complimentary bottled water. Special thanks to our tour guide, Mike, who was very helpful, kind, and friendly throughout the tour. He made our experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended! ☺️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our tour was great. Our guide was very friendly and smiling the whole day. He had humor and answered all our questions with patience. The trip in itself was very good, it was very nicely organised. Only climbing the mountain at around 3 o'clock was not the best timing, because of the heat and you are tired from the whole day. However, all in all we enjoyed ourselves very much and the view was spectacular.
We had an absolutely fantastic Ninh Binh and Trang An tour, largely thanks to our amazing guide, Viet! The itinerary was perfectly planned, taking us to all the best spots without feeling rushed. Viet’s English is excellent, making it very easy to understand the history and culture of the area. He always had a warm, smiling face and went out of his way to make sure everyone in our group was comfortable.
staff was very nice and funny, as well as being knowledgeable about different topics! we took the boat trip and it was honestly so amazing, the view was gorgeous and relaxing! the food was buffet and had really good options, regular and vegetarian. because of the weather we didn’t go on the hike and instead explored the city which was also a good alternative as well!
Amazing experience in Ninh Binh! Everything was well organized and the guide was very friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the trip. The scenery was beautiful and we had enough time to enjoy each place without feeling rushed. Thank you for making the tour enjoyable and comfortable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ninh Binh
was an amazing experience! would never have thought you could see so many beautiful places in one day. we had an excellent tour guide and he was so great with our itinerary. we went and did a bike ride Hoa Lu in the ancient capital. we then went to have an included buffet lunch. afterwards we drove down to Tam Coc where we went on the little boats and had a boat ride for about an hour and half, which was just had stunning views. to finish the day off we went over to Mua Cave and did the 500 step walk to the top, worth it in the end! the bus was comfortable and nice and cool. would definitely recommend for a new traveller who is wanting to travel to that side of ninh bihn.
The tour was very worth it. Our tour guide, Ruby, was very knowledgeable and kind. Everything was smooth because of Ruby. They give us enough time to wander after the introductions to the place. Overall, I would recommend this.
The tour was excellent. Everything was clear, on time, and according to plan. We had time to see everything and enjoy the beautiful locations. Ruby was great, always available, and answered all our questions. I highly recommend it!
We had fun during our tour yesterday. Our tour guide “Mr Happy” ( i hope that was correct, can’t remember how he wanted to be called) was very patient and understanding. We are a group of ten, so imagine how chaotic that can be. He tried his best to cater all our needs. He was so friendly, gave his best about histories origin culture of places we went to. Thank you so much. Highly recommended!
Good to know
Please note: A surcharge applies if your travel date falls on a public holiday, payable on-site. Applicable dates:
- Feb 14 – 22, 2026 (Tet Holiday)
- Apr 26 (Hung Kings’ Festival)
- Apr 30 – May 3 (Reunification & Labor Day)
- Sep 2 (National Day)
- Dec 31 – Jan 1 (New Year)
Due to the Tet Holiday period, a surcharge of 400,000 VND per person applies to all packages for bookings from February 17 to February 19, 2026.
Kindly note that Trang An will be closed on February 17, so itineraries including Hoa Lu – Hang Mua – Trang An or Tam Coc will be adjusted to Hoa Lu – Hang Mua – Tam Coc.
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