--- title: Day tour Hoa Lu, Trang An/Tam Coc with rowing boat and Mua Cave lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 44 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 263 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/day-tour-hoa-lu-trang-an-tam-coc-with-rowing-boat-and-mua-cave/ --- # Day tour Hoa Lu, Trang An/Tam Coc with rowing boat and Mua Cave In our comparison: #10 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit Ninh Binh's most iconic attractions, including Trang An or Tam Coc, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and Mua Cave, all in one unforgettable day. Enjoy a peaceful hand-rowed boat ride through spectacular limestone caves, winding rivers, and stunning karst landscapes. Hike to the top of Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc, lush rice fields, and dramatic mountain scenery. Travel in comfort with round-trip transportation from Hanoi and an experienced English-speaking guide. Savor an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local specialties. Choose between the UNESCO-listed Trang An boat tour or the scenic Tam Coc boat ride to match your travel style. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €44 per person - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 263 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Caroline's Travel Agency - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.99 from 263 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 263 of 263. - 5 stars: 261 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - English-speaking tour guide - Entrance fees to all attractions included in the itinerary. - Round-trip transportation from Hanoi by air-conditioned vehicle. - Traditional hand-rowed boat ride at Trang An or Tam Coc. - Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options available - A bottle of water per person - vehicle Bike is a very small activity (30mins) in Hoa Lu & just for fun & free ## Not included - Beverages & Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam** (30m) - If your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter, please choose hotel pick up on hotel listing or send the message your hotel address for us, we will check and confirm you. If your hotel is outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, we will provide you with the nearest meeting point. Our... 2. **Hoa Lu Temple** (1h; admission included) - Hoa Lu is an ancient city surrounded by the Trang An limestone mountains. Its northwest is bordered by the Hoang Long River, the tributaries of which run through the capital, cooling the weather within the city and serving as convenient waterways. Hoa Lu is known as the first... 3. **Trang An Grottoes** (2h; admission included) - Explore the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex on a traditional hand-rowed sampan boat. Glide through peaceful waterways, pass beneath natural limestone caves, and admire towering karst mountains surrounded by lush greenery. Along the way, you'll visit ancient... 4. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (1h 30m; admission included) - Known as the "Halong Bay on Land," Tam Coc is one of Ninh Binh's most breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, gliding through three natural limestone caves while passing towering karst mountains, lush rice fields, and picturesque... 5. **Mua Caves** (1h; admission included) - Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Mua Cave for one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Ninh Binh. From the top, take in breathtaking vistas of the Tam Coc valley, winding rivers, emerald rice fields, and dramatic limestone karsts. At the foot of the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The rest of the remaining duration of the tour are for the travel time" ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 121** | €44 | 12h | 4.99 (263) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-hightlight-hidden-gem-from-hanoi-with-skip-the-line/?format=md) | €86 | 10h | 4.99 (4737) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-full-day-small-group-of-9-guided-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 4.99 (1878) | shared | | [Luxury Full Day Ninh Binh Tour From Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/luxury-full-day-ninh-binh-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 5.0 (454) | shared | Ranked #10 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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