Package Tour
4 Days 3 Nights
Hoa Lu, Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip
Overview
Visit Ninh Binh’s historic temples and karst scenery, with a sampan journey through river caves and countryside viewpoints. This 1 day programme is presented as Hoa Lu, Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip, with English-language support and the listed services included. Timing and visit order may change with weather, traffic or local operating conditions.
Package options
Highlights
- Discover Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the seat of Vietnam’s 10th-century feudal dynasties.
- Choose between a peaceful boat journey through the cave systems of Tam Coc - Bich Dong or the UNESCO-protected Trang An Landscape Complex.
- Trek up 500 steps at Hang Múa for an iconic, bird’s-eye view of the surrounding limestone peaks and paddy fields.
What to expect 1-day itinerary
1 Day 1 Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/Trang An - Mua Cave
07h25 – 8h00 — Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province. Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.
09h15 — Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
10h15 — Explore HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people.
12h00 — Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
13h30 — Option 1: Tam Coc Explore Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. Guests will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Option 2: Trang An Explore Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. TrangAn has a wonderful tunnel cave system that no place like it. With 2 hours-boat trip, Guests will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15h30 — Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time.
17h00 — Get on the bus to Head back to Hanoi.
19h00 — Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.Tour ends.
What's included
- Roundtrip transfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh.
- English speaking guide during the trip.
- A bottle of water per person.
- Entrance fees.
- Cycling activity.
- Buffet Lunch.
- Free to use conical hat/rain-coat depending on weather.
- Drinks,Travel insurance, tax.
- Tips for tour guide and personal expense.
- Holiday surcharge.
Good to know
- Children's ratesFrom 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents (Surcharged 15 usd/seat if request a private seat for child from 1-4 years old).
From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults).
From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults. - Please noteCancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. 100% charged for cancellation with in 24 hours before departure or no show.
- SourceOfficial tour programme supplied by the operator.
About the operator
A trusted local operator specialising in private, tailor-made journeys across Vietnam & Indochina, with 24/7 on-trip support.
Package details
Itinerary
07h25 – 8h00 — Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province. Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House.
09h15 — Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax.
10h15 — Explore HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people.
12h00 — Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
13h30 — Option 1: Tam Coc Explore Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. Guests will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Option 2: Trang An Explore Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. TrangAn has a wonderful tunnel cave system that no place like it. With 2 hours-boat trip, Guests will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15h30 — Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time.
17h00 — Get on the bus to Head back to Hanoi.
19h00 — Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.Tour ends.



* The itinerary may change depending on traffic and weather conditions.
What's included
- Roundtrip transfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh.
- English speaking guide during the trip.
- A bottle of water per person.
- Entrance fees.
- Cycling activity.
- Buffet Lunch.
- Free to use conical hat/rain-coat depending on weather.
- Drinks,Travel insurance, tax.
- Tips for tour guide and personal expense.
- Holiday surcharge.
Good to know
- Confirmation Within 24 hours of your enquiry.
- Cancellation Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
- Pick-up Hotel pick-up in the city centre is included.
- Children 0–2 free (no seat); 3–7 child rate.


