--- title: Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 47 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 1808 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 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-day-tour-to-visit-hoa-lu-trang-an-tam-coc-mua-cave/ --- # Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave In our comparison: #18 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This would be a great option for a day trip from Hanoi. Our tour is operated in small group of up to 22 people and transported by a luxury limousine, offering you greater comfort and privacy throughout the journey. The tour provides unique experiences such as a scenic boat ride of over two hours in Trang An or Tam Coc (your choice), where you can explore the Trang An or Tam Coc a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will also climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Mua Cave to enjoy the most breathtaking panoramic views. In addition, you will visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, a treasure of Vietnamese culture, architecture, and history. During the trip, you will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring a variety of local specialties ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 22 people: shared group - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: Buffet lunch with Vietnamese foods - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €47 per person for the OP2: Hoa Lu -Tam Coc -Mua Cave option; other options up to €50 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 1808 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vietnam Asia Trip - Group: Shared, up to 22 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.95 from 1808 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1795 of 1808. - 5 stars: 1738 (96%) - 4 stars: 57 (3%) - 3 stars: 7 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | OP2: Hoa Lu -Tam Coc -Mua Cave | €47 / person | English | Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave: Option 2 You will have: - Hoa Lu ancient capital - Tam Coc boat trip - Hikking at Mua Cave - Cycling ( Optional ) - Lunch Pickup included | | Ninh Binh Deluxe Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave | €50 / person | English | Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave : Option 1 You will have: - Hoa Lu ancient capital - Trang An boat trip - Hikking at Mua Cave - Cycling (Optional) - Lunch Pickup included | ## What's included - Entrance fee at the Mua cave - Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu temple - All Fees and Taxes - Boat Trip in Trang An or Tam Coc ( your choose ) - Air-conditioned vehicle - 2 Bottle of Mineral Water - Use of bicycle - Buffet lunch with Vietnamese foods ## Not included - Alcoholic Beverages ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (3h) - 7.10 - 7.45: Our limousine bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for departure to Ninh Binh ( if you stay out of town, please come to our pick up point: Hanoi Opera House at 7.40am ) 2. **Hoa Lu Ancient Capital** (3h; admission included) - 10.30: Arriving Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, there are 2 Temples were built on the ground of the old royal place, one is dedicated to Dinh King, and the other is to Le King. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnam... 3. **Trang An Grottoes** (3h; admission included) - 13.30: Arrive Trang An or Tam Coc ( depending your choose ) and spend 2,5 hours exploring Trang An or 1,5 hours exploring Tam Coc - the core of natural heritage in a sampan boat, rowed by local people. Visit many limstone water caves along river. 4. **Mua Caves** (3h; admission included) - 16.00 : Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. 17.00: Get on our tourist bus to return... ## 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. ## Meeting point Hanoi Opera House - Please ready at 7.40am Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 121** | €47 | 12h | 4.95 (1808) | shared, max 22 | | [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 #18 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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