Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu + Trang An Day Tour (No Mua Cave)

Great for familiesGreat for backpackersEasy fitness levelDaily departures

From

From $60 /person

Duration

Day trip (~11h)

Departure

Daily

Pickup

Hanoi Old Quarter (any hotel)

Group size

1+ guests

Fitness

Easy

Type

Culture & heritage

Same Hoa Lu + Trang An core experience, minus the Mua Cave 500-step climb. ~30 min earlier return to Hanoi.

Itinerary

07:00-07:50

Hotel pickup (Hanoi Old Quarter)

09:15

Rest stop (15-20 min)

10:30

Hoa Lu ancient capital

Visit temples of Dinh + Le Kings.

11:15-11:45

Optional cycling (30 min)

12:00

Buffet lunch at Trang An Eco

13:15-13:30

Trang An boat ride (~1.5h)

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kong: Skull Island filming location.

16:00-16:30

Bus back to Hanoi

(No Mua Cave stop - direct return)

18:30-19:00

Hotel drop-off

Notes

Best for mobility-restricted travelers, elderly, young kids
Itinerary subject to weather changes
Walking street weekend closures may shift drop-off point

✓ Included

Pickup from hotel in Old Quarter
Round-trip transfer (selected tier)
English-speaking guide
Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
1 bottle of water/person
Entrance fees
Cycling through countryside (Limousine bus tier only)
Boat trip in Trang An

✕ Not included

VAT 10%
Beverages
Tips for guide + personal expenses

🎒 What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Hat + sunscreen

Travelling with children

Free for children under 5
Full price from age 9

Good questions about this tour

Why is this tour $5 cheaper than the full version?

This version skips the Mua Cave 500-step climb, so the day is lighter and you're back about 30 minutes earlier. We'd genuinely recommend it if you have any mobility concerns or are travelling with elderly guests or young kids.

Can I add Mua Cave on the day of the tour?

Unfortunately Mua Cave can't be added on the day - the logistics are fixed. If you'd like to include it, you'd need to switch to our full Hoa Lu + Trang An + Mua Cave version when booking.