--- title: Ninh Binh Full Day Trip From Hanoi To Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 47 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 50 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-full-day-trip-from-hanoi-to-hoa-lu-trang-an-mua-cave/ --- # Ninh Binh Full Day Trip From Hanoi To Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave In our comparison: #50 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Leave behind the noise, traffic, and dusty air of Hanoi, and step into the peaceful countryside of Ninh Binh. Our one-day tour takes you through lush rice fields and quiet villages where life feels calm and refreshing. Enjoy cycling along rural paths, breathing in the fresh air, and experiencing the simple charm of local life. Climb up Hang Mua for a stunning panoramic view of limestone mountains and winding rivers, then relax on a serene boat ride through breathtaking scenery. Ninh Binh offers the perfect contrast to urban chaos, a place where nature and tranquility truly surround you. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Food included: A delicious local buffet lunch - Fitness notes apply: see additional information **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €47 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vietnam Happy Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 39 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 39 of 39. - 5 stars: 39 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Small water in the shuttle bus transfers - Entry/Admission - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An, Mua Cave - English Speaking Guide, Entrance, Boat trip & Bikes - Air-conditioned vehicle - A delicious local buffet lunch - Free use of Vietnamese traditional hat - Please contact us in advance by hotline/WhatsApp/Zalo or email to confirm pick up information - Bike is a very small activity (40mins) on the package & just for fun & free - Free use of poncho if it rains - Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter) ## Not included - Beverages & Drinks - Tips and personal expenses ## Itinerary 1. **Hanoi** (2h 30m) - 7h30 – 8h00: Our limousine bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh. With a journey of about 2 hours from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, you will experience the hustle and bustle of the city to the peace and poetry of the countryside area. 2. **Hoa Lu Ancient Capital** (3h; admission included) - 10h30: We arrive Hoa Lu, then go visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Dai Co Viet in 10th and 11th Century by bicycle. We will visit Dinh King Temple built in the 10th century, finding out the Heroic histories of this king and old Vietnamese Architecture style as well as the... 3. **Trang An Grottoes** (2h; admission included) - 13h00: Visit Trang An by 2 hours by bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “Halong Bay on land”. 4. **Mua Caves** (1h; admission included) - 15h30: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. Around19h00: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi 5. **Hanoi** (2h 30m) - 16h45: We go back to the bus then return to Hanoi. 19h00 - 19h30: We will drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour ends! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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 Customer can be picked up at Mercure Hanoi la Gare Hotel, Hoan Kiem district at 8:00am You can wait in the hotel’s lobby or stay outside, our guide will come and find you Please contact us in advance by phone/ WhatsApp/ Zalo or email to confirm pick up information! 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 spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Most travelers can participate - Not recommended for travelers with back problems - Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, not included in the prices (Customers don't pay for Cycling services). It's a very small activity on the whole package, we don't focus on cycling activity. Please note that: - Customers can skip cycling if don't feel comfortable - Customers who don't bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others. - Things to bring: Umbrella/Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncreen, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray. Jackets (in the Winter) - 07.00 – 8.00AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations) - Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: vietnamhappytravel01@gmail.com or WhatsApp/ phone/ Zalo: +84941306051 - Customers who stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see hotel/ address in the list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ Zalo/ WhatsApp to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible - Customers who don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose "hotel is not listed" just to finish the booking, then contact by email/ phone/ WhatsApp/ Zalo -> we will recommend the best pickup point then - This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #50 of 121** | €47 | 11h | 5.0 (39) | 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 #50 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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