--- title: "Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 44 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 2361 duration_minutes: 660 duration_max_minutes: 720 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 41 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-trip-hoa-lu-trang-an-tam-coc-mua-cave-cycling-boat/ --- # Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat In our comparison: #41 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Visit the Dinh King temple in the Hoa Lu ancient capital by bicycle - Visit Mua Cave by hiking 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain to enjoy stunning view - Have the Vietnamese buffet lunch at the local restaurant - The most satisfying boat tour in Ninh Binh with a combination of visiting picturesque Trang An Grottoes. >> >> Comfortable Shuttle bus transfer >> Enthusiastic and experienced English speaking guide . ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 32 people: shared group - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Buffet Lunch at local restaurant **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €44 per person for the Hoa Lu-Tam Coc-Mua Cave by Bus option; other options up to €48 - Duration: 11h–12h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 2361 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cozy Vietnam Travel - Group: Shared, up to 32 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.93 from 2361 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2333 of 2361. - 5 stars: 2234 (95%) - 4 stars: 99 (4%) - 3 stars: 14 (1%) - 2 stars: 6 (0%) - 1 star: 8 (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-Mua Cave by Bus | €44 / person | English | Hoa Lu-Tam Coc-Mua Cave by bus: Customers will be transfered by shuttle bus to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - boat trip in Tam Coc and do hiking in Mua Cave Shuttle bus (32 seater bus) | | HoaLu-Trang An-Mua Cave by Bus | €48 / person | English | HoaLu-Trang An-Mua Cave by Bus: Customers will be transfered by shuttle bus to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - boat trip in Trang An and do hiking in Mua Cave Shuttle bus (32 Seater bus) Pickup included | ## What's included - One bottles of water on the bus/person - All entrance fees - Buffet Lunch at local restaurant - Shuttle bus during the trip - Tour guide speaking English ## Not included - Drinks - Personal expenses - Other things are not mentioned above - Surcharges on VN Lunar New Year: 05+06+07+08 Feb 2027 - Holiday surcharge on 30th April , 1st May, 24th Dec, 31st Dec, 1st Jan ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (45m) - 7h00 – 7h40: PICK-UP Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at one of the following nine designated meeting points: 07:00 AM 4B Trang Thi Street 22 Trang Thi Street 07:10 AM 174 Phung Hung Street 1 Duong Thanh Street 2 Le Van Linh Street 07:20 AM 24–26 Tran Nhat Duat... 2. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (3h; admission included) - 10:30: We arrive Hoa Lu, then go visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital of Dai Co Viet in 10th and 11th Century by bicycle. We will visit Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple built in the 10th century, finding out the Heroic histories of this two Kings and old Vietnamese Architecture... 3. **Trang An Grottoes** (3h; admission included) - 13:30: This is a highlight of the trip, take a boat tour from Trang An wharf is an satisfying experience you must do in Ninh Binh. Being on your rowing bamboo boat to explore many grottoes with beautiful stalactites, see around wonderful landscapes of Trang An Tour. 4. **Mua Caves** (1h; admission included) - 16:00 Then Visit the Mua Cave (Dancing Cave), where you can get the impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc and Ninh Binh city when you reach the top viewpoint of Ngoa Long mountain (~ 500 steps). 5. **Hanoi** (2h) - 17h30: Then come back to Hanoi. 19h30 - 20h00: We will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.Tour ends! ## 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 - Due to new Hanoi regulations, tourist vehicles cannot pick up or drop off guests directly in the Old Quarter. Please select your hotel during checkout, and the operator will arrange the nearest meeting point before departure. Thank you for your understanding. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - 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 · #41 of 121** | €44 | 11h–12h | 4.93 (2361) | shared, max 32 | | [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 #41 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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