From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, Mua Cave Day Tour
- Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital in the 10th century, home to the Dinh and early Le dynasties. Surrounded by limestone mountains, it features ancient temples and relics reflecting the country’s early history.
- Glide through serene rivers, mystical caves, and lush limestone karsts on a traditional bamboo boat in the UNESCO-listed Trang An Landscape Complex.
- Visit Southeast Asia’s largest pagoda complex and marvel at its massive bronze Buddha statue, intricate architecture, and peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
- Climb 500 stone steps to the top of Dragon Mountain at Mua Cave for sweeping views of Ninh Binh’s rice fields, majestic karst scenery, and a stunning sunset over the horizon.
- Enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options
- Free Wi-Fi and bottled water on the bus
What to expect
Discover the best of Ninh Binh on this immersive full-day tour by minivan. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lư and learn about Vietnam's rich dynastic history. Visit the awe-inspiring Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia, renowned for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance. Savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine before drifting through the serene waters of the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its limestone karsts and hidden caves. Conclude your adventure with a hike up Mua Cave for panoramic views from Dragon Mountain—a breathtaking way to end your journey through Vietnam’s natural and cultural wonders.
























Reviews
We enjoyed exploring Ninh Binh, it was a good day tour, though Ninh Binh was too hot and humid and the visit to dragon statue was the hardest because of that 500 stairs to the top under the hottest sun, but we could make it to the top!
this tour was great. I already knew I was not going to make it up the 5000 steps of the mua cave, but I enjoyed being at the bottom and relaxing with a cocktail while the others went up. it was a long day but well worth it. the lunch was a disappointment, even though we were the first there it was cold and not to the standard of other meals I have had on tours in Vietnam. our guide Thomas was amazing he made it all enjoyable and checked in with all of us during the day. would definitely recommend it to anyone in Ninh Binh.
Great day, we really enjoyed ourselves. Good option for seeing a bit of variety in a short time (temple, then boat ride, then mountain hike). Would book again. I recommend selecting the option to include admission tickets with the tour price, otherwise you face the hastle of having to give cash in person to the tour guide to buy them for you~ slows everyone down a bit. Thanks for the great day!!
Very well-organized and varied day tour with great stops in Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An and the Mua Cave, a great guide with lots of knowledge, everything is quite fast-paced due to the extensive program, but absolutely worthwhile - sturdy, good shoes are definitely recommended.
we chose 4 attractions, good guide and good driver. tour is long and rich activities. only thing we don’t like is picking up guests from the middle of nowhere took longer than 1 hour. so a lot of waiting. the Spanish guests are so noisy and they just talking like bullets bla bla none stop — they are also fashionably late for every stop. we didn’t stay till the end because our drop off is the last one despite we are first picking up. we came back with a taxi.
Mr Hung was my tour guide, came dot on time to pick me up from the hotel. The whole day tour was excellent and the lunch buffet was very good and tasty and there was something for everyone. Mr Hung always explained everything in detail and had the much needed sense of humor as well. Only slight negative was that the way was way too packed with the group. I had to adjust on the last row and it was quite difficult. However, I highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Ninh Binh and Mr Hung as well. Thank you for a wonderful experience 🙏
Great experience with Hung! Funny guide, kind and caring. Trip is a bit quick through the first two experiences (Ancient Capital & Pagoda), but still good. Boat tour was beautiful - though that experience makes me sad that they couldn’t row with their legs. I saw some other boats that could. I rowed the entire time to try and help. The dragon mountain is tough! Less about the climb, but the stairs are slippery and the crowds are huge (even me going on dead season). I found that to be a bit dangerous. The lunch was okay. Made a few international friends that we’ll stay in touch with :)
My recent trip to Vietnam’s stunning landscape, including Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An, and Bai Dinh, was nothing short of breathtaking. Overall, this trip was a delightful blend of culture, adventure, and natural beauty. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the heart of Vietnam!
Our guide Max was super kind and always available with a smile! Super appreciated! Wonderful trip, especially the sensational boat tour! Highly recommended. The only thing is, don't expect great things from lunch, it's a tourist buffet but that's okay!
Excellent tour!!! The pickup arrived right on time, the group was the perfect size (10/11 people), and the itinerary was perfectly planned: the time spent at each stop was just right, and the places visited were the best. Our guide was a guy named Max… he was fantastic!!! The communication was excellent, and above all, he was very funny and friendly 😂. I highly recommend this tour, and I hope you get him as your guide!!!
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