---
title: "Hanoi to Ninh Binh 1 day: Trang An - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Hoa Lu"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 21
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.63
reviews: 111
duration_minutes: 660
duration_max_minutes: 720
languages: [vi, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 117 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/hanoi-to-ninh-binh-1-day-trang-an-tam-coc-mua-cave-hoa-lu/
---

# Hanoi to Ninh Binh 1 day: Trang An - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Hoa Lu

In our comparison: #117 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

PRIVATE FAMILY TOUR UNDER REQUEST! 
Get out of the bustling confines of Hanoi capital; Enjoy breath-taking scenery and inhale the fresh air on this full-day rural Ninh Binh day tour. With a 5 star Buffet Lunch of delicacies and local Ninh Binh famous food such as: goat meat, fried rice ... Enjoy the unique Karst scenery of Trang An or Tam Coc area. You’ll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain hike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture and lifestyle.
We provide options for customers to choose whether they are active or non-active; adults or kids can easily follow

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- 5 start times: between 07:00 and 20:30
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €21 per person for the NO Mua Cave (500 steps up) option; other options up to €89
- Duration: 11h–12h
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 111 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Asia Pearl Travel Day Tours
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: VI, English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 20:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.63 from 111 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 99 of 111.

- 5 stars: 90 (81%)
- 4 stars: 9 (8%)
- 3 stars: 7 (6%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 3 (3%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO Mua Cave (500 steps up) | €21 / person | English, VI | Exclusive entry fee: entrance fee Tam Coc 250.000d; Trang An 300.000d not included Choose destination before 5 PM: Default program is Trang An, if you want Tam Coc, please message us before 5h00 PM previous day of travel. NOT FOR NON ENGLISH SPEAKING: If you are not English speaking person and do not read WHAT TO EXPECT part, please do not book or it will be canceled. no hike: Hoa Lu - Bike tour - Lunch - Tam Coc - NO Mua cave 500 steps Bus tour 29: Upgrade to Group 17 limosine, add 5$/pax please send request in booking details Limited Nationality: For best experience, limited English speaking tourists from Spain, Italy, Germany and French should not book this tour. Pickup included |
| Trang An or Tam Coc + Mua Cave | €21 / person | English, VI | Entrance tickets: entrance fee Mua cave 100.000d Tam Coc 250.000d; Trang An 300.000d not included Choose destination before 5 PM: Default program is Trang An, if you want Tam Coc, please message us before 5h00 PM previous day of travel. NOT FOR NON ENGLISH SPEAKING: If you are not English speaking person and do not read WHAT TO EXPECT part, please do not book or it will be canceled. Duration: 12 hours Tam Coc or Trang An: Hoa Lu - Bike tour - Lunch - Tam Coc or Trang An- Mua cave Bus tour 29: Upgrade to Group 17 limosine, add 5$/pax please send request in booking details Nationality limited: For best experience, limited English speaking tourists from Spain, Italy, Germany and French should not book this tour. Pickup included |
| Private Tailored Tour | €89 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Private tour privileges: 1. Choose restaurant you like (extra may apply) 2. Choose plan you want. 3. Tailor make your trip with guide on tour. Set menu: Set menu lunch 10 dishes following customer's demand and diets or at your request Customized: We are able to customize the customer places to visit, have lunch depending on request. Entry fees are not inclusive Vehicle range: 1-2 persons: 5 seats sedan. 3-4 persons: 8 seats SUV. from 5: 16 seats van Exclusive entry fees: We bring you to places in Ninh Binh and fees are on your own charge Trang An 300.000d. Tam Coc 250.000d. Mua Cave 150.000d Pickup included |

## What's included

- Bike to visit the area
- Customers need to contact via whatsapp/viber/zalo/hotline to confirm pick up location and time
- Professional English Speaking guide
- VAT Tax 8% + Viator Contractor Tax 10% paying to Vietnamese Government.
- You can choose Trang An or Tam Coc; hike 500 steps Mua cave or not and pay entry fee accordingly
- Luxury Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine serving all diets
- Luxury Air-conditioned transportation

## Not included

- Lunar New Year holiday: Feb 16th,17th,18th,19th, 2026
- Drinks and tips (Recommended but not mandatory)
- Mua cave
- Entry fee of Trang An 300.000d or Tam Coc 250.000d
- TEMPORARY: 80K/pax surcharge for doubled diezel due to the war

## Itinerary

1. **Hanoi Opera House** (pass by, no stop) - 7h30- 8.00 AM: Start to pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, after more than 2 hours drive we get to the 1st visit place
2. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (3h; admission included) - 10.00AM: we will visit the 2 temples dedicating to 2 kings of Vietnam under Dinh and Le Dynasties of Vietnam over 1000 years ago. Later, do cycling tour around the village to discover the life of local people. Notes: Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not...
3. **Trang An Grottoes** (2h) - Sitting on the sampan by local rower to visit Trang An. We admire the wonderful Karst area which deserves to be a World Heritage of Vietnam. The 2 activities Trang An & Tam Coc boat tour are similar: Sitting on the sampan to admire the beauty of karst mountain and caves....
4. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (2h) - Sitting on the sampan by local rower to visit Tam Coc. We admire the wonderful Karst area. Visit 3 caves. The 2 activities Trang An & Tam Coc boat tour are similar: Sitting on the sampan to admire the beauty of karst mountain and caves. Trang An sampan boat is 2h15m visits 6...
5. **Mua Caves** (3h) - Get to the Mua Cave at the end of afternoon to enjoy the panoramic view of Tam Coc area. Take a drive to Hanoi at the end of the day.
6. **Old Quarter** (pass by, no stop) - Around 19h00: Get drop off back to your hotel or we get you to the desired places inside the Old Quarter

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 20:30
- 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

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please prepare 350.000d cash (250k for Trang An - 100k for Mua cave) to give our guide at tour start or you can buy directly government entry tickets at spots. We do not own it or do government ticket business. Credit card payment for Entry fee is added 10% VAT tax + bank fee,
- Vietnam Tour Tailor LTD has zero negotiation and tolerance for review abusement to gain personal profit on tour. Any of these would need to our legal action to protect our trademark. Customer has right to review but also has obligation to read all tour details and follow the option booked. If anybody just wants to travel for free, we are not the one to deal with .
- Pick Up Clearance: We only pick up inside Old Quarter - Hoan Kiem district and some close by area. When your hotel is not in the Hoan Kiem district you will need to come to our meeting point. We suggest customers not asking an exchange review for pick up or we pay for the taxi to come to meeting point when your hotel is not in the pick up area. If you do, your booking will be canceled immediately.
- Additional Profit: When you book the tour and do not want to go but it is too close to departure time you will not be able to cancel. We can help to later the booking if you notice us 12h before tour departure time via our hotline. If not the tour will not be refunded.. This is additional profit from the standard cancelation policy of Viator.
- Option change: Our default program will be with Trang An - A world heritage, if customer wants to change to Tam Coc please let us know before 5h00 PM local time of the day before our tour.
- In the private tailored tour, customers can choose any places they like in Ninh Binh city area for the visit within a day and pay directly entry fees upon arrival at spots. There can be extra fees applied for the places to visit outside of city center.
- Upgrade to small group tour maximum 17 with luxury Limosine 5$ per pax

## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #117 of 121** | €21 | 11h–12h | 4.63 (111) | 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 #117 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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