---
title: "Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu - Am Tien Cave- Trang An boat ride"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 65
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 79
duration_minutes: 660
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 83 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-daily-tour-hoa-lu-am-tien-cave-trang-an-boat-ride/
---

# Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu - Am Tien Cave- Trang An boat ride

In our comparison: #83 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Tour Highlight:
 • Visit the Dinh King temple in the Hoa Lu ancient Citadel 
 • Discover Am Tien Cave and enjoy breathtaking Tuyet Tinh Coc view
 • Have the buffet lunch at a local restaurant 
 • Enjoy the sampan boat trip in Trang An Landscape for two and a half hours

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €65 per person
- Duration: 11h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 79 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.91 from 79 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 76 of 79.

- 5 stars: 75 (95%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 3 (4%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Good air-conditioned limousine bus round trip from Hanoi Old Quarter
- It is free upgarde from Am Tien cave to Mua Cave
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Profressional English speaking tour guide
- Travel Insurance

## Not included

- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Pick up and drop off out site of Hanoi Old Quarter
- Alcohol drink, Tip and personal expenses
- Others are not memtioned above

## Itinerary

1. **Ninh Binh Province** (pass by, no stop) - • 7.30 – 8.00: Pick up guests in Hotel from Hanoi Old Quarter • 10.10: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital • 10.20: Visit the King Dinh temple • 11.00: Discover Am Tien Cave and enjoy amazing panoramic lake view at Tuyet Tinh Coc • 11.50: Have a buffet lunch at a local...
2. **Hoa Lu District** (50m) - Hoa lu is the first ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th and 11 century. At there, you visit 2 king temples. They were built in 17 century.
3. **Tuyệt Tinh Cốc** (45m; admission included) - It is amazing green lake that is surrounded by limousine mountains. You can walk around the lake and climb 200 steps up to the ancient pagoda and see overview of the area.
4. **Trang An Grottoes** (3h; admission included) - Have a sampan boat trip for almost 3 hours on the river that is rowed to go pass Emerald water caves by locals. There are also some stop on the half way to hang out and take photos.

## 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

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Dress code is formal

## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #83 of 121** | €65 | 11h | 4.91 (79) | 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 #83 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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