---
title: "Hanoi: Ninh Binh Hoa Lu | Bai Dinh, Trang An | Tam Coc, Mua Cave"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 496
duration_minutes: 660
duration_max_minutes: 720
languages: [vi, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 31 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-ninh-binh-hoa-lu-bai-dinh-trang-an-tam-coc-mua-cave/
---

# Hanoi: Ninh Binh Hoa Lu | Bai Dinh, Trang An | Tam Coc, Mua Cave

In our comparison: #31 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

1. You will be picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (Except some banning street))
2. English speaking guide will escort you during the trip.
3. You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years (if option selected)
4. Visiting Bai Dinh pagoda -biggest one in Indochina with massive statues (if option selected)
4. Enjoying a nice boat trip on river with spectacular limestone mountains (if option selected)
5. Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can see the whole Tam Coc valley with rice field and river (if option selected)
6. Enjoying a buffet lunch with a lot of options of local food
7. Enjoy a short village cycling tour (if option selected)

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Group size varies by option: max 33 from €35 · max 30 from €45
- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person for the Hoa Lu | Tam Coc | Cycling option; other options up to €51
- Duration: 11h–12h
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 496 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Go Asia Travel
- Group: Group size varies by option: max 33 from €35 · max 30 from €45
- Guide languages: VI, English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.94 from 496 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 492 of 496.

- 5 stars: 473 (95%)
- 4 stars: 19 (4%)
- 3 stars: 2 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoa Lu / Tam Coc / Cycling | €35 / person | VI, English | Economy: You go with standard bus, have a standard lunch with buffet style. Please note that this is the big group tour of max 33 pax. Duration: 12 hours: This full day tour departs from Hanoi from 7.am & return to Hanoi at 19.30. On the way, you have a short break of 15 minutes. Buffet style Or Set menu: At the moment, we serve you Buffet style lunch with many food options. There are many vegetarian food for the vegetarians. Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Cycling: - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (0,45 hour) - Cycling (30 mins) - Tam Coc Boating Trip (1,5 hour) - Mua cave optional (1 hour) Standard A/C Bus with 33 seats: Standard bus contains maximum 33 passengers with 1 tour guide. 1 seat is suitable with people of 1.75 m tall on everage. Pickup included |
| Hoa Lu / Trang An / Cycling | €37 / person | VI, English | Cycling: You cycle by yourself after Tam Coc trip. Cycling is 30 minutes and you will wait at Mua cave (1 hour) and go back Hanoi. Economy: You go with modern bus, have a standard lunch with buffet style. Please note that this is the big group tour of max 33 pax. Duration: 12 hours: This full day tour departs from Hanoi from 7.am & return to Hanoi at 19.30. On the way, you have a short break of 15 minutes. Buffet style Or Set menu: At the moment, we serve you Buffet style lunch with many food options. There are many vegetarian food for the vegetarians. Hoa Lu - Trang An - Cycling: - Visit Hoa Lu (0,45 hour) - Join Trang An boat trip (2 hours) boat trip - Cycling - Mua Cave (Optional) Standard A/C Bus with 33 seats: Standard bus contains maximum 33 passengers with 1 tour guide. 1 seat is suitable with people of 1.75 m tall on everage. Pickup included |
| Hoa Lu / Tam Coc / Mua Cave | €43 / person | VI, English | Economy: You go with standard bus, have a standard lunch with buffet style. Please note that this is the big group tour of max 33 pax. Duration: 12 hours: This full day tour departs from Hanoi from 7.am & return to Hanoi at 19.30. On the way, you have a short break of 15 minutes. Buffet style Or Set menu: At the moment, we serve you Buffet style lunch with many food options. There are many vegetarian food for the vegetarians. Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hang Mua: - Visit Hoa Lu citadel (0,45 hour) - Join Tam Coc boat trip (1,5 hours) - Trek up to Mua cave (1 hour) Standard A/C Bus with 33 seats: Standard bus contains maximum 33 passengers with 1 tour guide. 1 seat is suitable with people of 1.75 m tall on everage. Pickup included |
| Hoa Lu / Trang An / Mua Cave | €45 / person | VI, English | Morden Bus: You go with groups of maximum 30 people with 1 English speaking guide on Modern bus Duration: 12 hours: This full day tour depart from Hanoi from 7.am & return to Hanoi at 19.30. On each way, you have a short break of 15 minutes Buffet style Or Set menu: At the moment, we serve you Buffet style lunch with many food options. There are many vegetarian food for the vegetarians. Hoa Lu- Trang An- Mua Cave: - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (45 mins) - Trang An Boat Trip (2 hours) - Mua cave with trekking (1 hour) Modern bus: Modern bus is an newest modern from a bus. With maximum 30 seats + 1 tour guide, It is very comfortable. Pickup included |
| Bai Dinh / Trang An / Mua Cave | €51 / person | VI, English | Modern Bus: You go with group of maximum 30 people with 1 English speaking guide on Modern bus. Duration: 12 hours: This full day tour departs from Hanoi from 7.am & return to Hanoi at 19.30. On the way, you have a short break of 15 minutes. Buffet style Or Set menu: At the moment, we serve you Buffet style lunch with many food options. There are many vegetarian food for the vegetarians. Bai Dinh- Trang An- Hang Mua: - Bai Dinh pagoda (1 Hour) - Trang An Boat Trip (2 Hours) - Mua cave with trekking (1 hour) Modern Bus: Modern bus is an newest Modern from a bus. With maximum 30 seats + 1 tour guide, It is very comfortable. Electric cart : Electric cart from the park entrance to Bai Dinh Pagoda's Tam Quan Gate (150,000 VND/person value) – included Pickup included |

## What's included

- Round trip transfer with AC bus/coach with complimentary water (Optional)
- Buffet decent lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- Government Tax 8%
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Except banned streets)
- All entrance tickets (Depend on option you choose)

## Not included

- Beverages, travel insurance
- Tip for local boat rower, tour guide and personal expenses
- Surcharge holiday 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1-3, December 31-Jan 1, Lunar Tet))

## Itinerary

1. **Ninh Binh** (10m) - From 7:00 - 7:45 am: You are picked up in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be ready during this time, the bus needs to go from this hotel to another so time should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with 3 hours on highway with 1-2 comfort break
2. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (45m) - (Depend on option)Visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel in 11th Century (The first capital of Viet Nam) with King Dinh Temple and ruins from the Citadel. You will visit Temple worshipping King Dinh with nice architecture and pray for good health there.
3. **Trang An Grottoes** (2h) - (Depend on option) Explore Trang An Or Tam Coc with 2 hours boating trip rowed by a local - a World's heritage site. Through water caves and historic sites along river bank.
4. **Mua Caves** (1h) - (Depend on option) Explore Mua cave, little water fall, trek up to Ngoa Long mountain with 500 steps to have a million US Dollar view down Tam Coc valley
5. **Hanoi** (3h) - Finish Mua Cave mountain, departing on the bus back to Hanoi 3 hours via Highway 19:00- 19:30: Drop off at your hotel / meeting point
6. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (1h 10m) - (Depend on option) Tam Coc is the centre of Ninh Binh heritage zone with nice stream through peaceful villages and rice fiels. You will gently row the boat through Hang Ca cave, Hang Hai Cave and Hang Ba cave with wonderful stalagtiles.
7. **Bai Dinh Pagoda** (1h) - (Depend on option) You will visit glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complex the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. This pagoda complexes stunningly boast an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00
- 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.

## Meeting point

If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #31 of 121** | €35 | 11h–12h | 4.94 (496) | varies by option |
| [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 #31 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €531, median €56; typical length 11h. 15 of 121 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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