Full Day
Ninh Binh - Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip
Full DayMax 18 peopleHanoi Old Quarter hotelsEnglish
Overview
'Ha Long Bay on land' - rowboat through limestone caves in Trang An, climb 500 steps to the dragon-back viewpoint at Mua Cave, lunch in a family-run restaurant, and cycle through rice paddies at Tam Coc.
Highlights
- Rowboat cruise through Trang An's 3 flooded caves (UNESCO site)
- Climb 500 stone steps to Mua Cave viewpoint
- Countryside lunch with goat and river fish specialties
- Cycle through rice paddies at Tam Coc
- Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's 10th-century capital
Tour Schedule
- 7:30 AM
Hanoi Hotel Pickup
Drive south to Ninh Binh (2 hrs).
- 10:00 AM
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Short visit to 10th-century temples.
- 11:30 AM
Trang An Boat Ride
2-hour sampan through caves and temples.
- 1:30 PM
Countryside Lunch
Local specialties in a family-run restaurant.
- 2:30 PM
Mua Cave Climb
500 steps to the dragon-back viewpoint.
- 4:00 PM
Tam Coc Cycling
30-min ride through the rice paddies.
- 5:00 PM
Drive Back
Return to Hanoi by 7:30 PM.
Know before you book
What's in the box
What's Included
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in Hanoi
- English-speaking guide
- Trang An boat ride + Mua Cave entrance
- Lunch
- Bicycle rental for Tam Coc
- All entrance fees
Good to Know
- The 500 steps at Mua Cave are uneven and steep - wear good shoes
- Sun hat and sunscreen strongly recommended
- Boat rowers appreciate a small tip (20,000-50,000 VND is typical)
- Best season: Apr-Jun (rice is green); Jul-Oct (rice is golden)
Not Included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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