--- title: "NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 36 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 89 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 660 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 107 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-memorable-day-hoa-lu-mua-cave-boat-trip-tam-coc-trang-an-optional/ --- # NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional In our comparison: #107 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The BEST DAY TOUR from Hanoi with many places: Hiking MUA CAVE; boat trip in TAM COC or TRANG AN; historical in Hoa Lu ancient capital; the biggest pagoda in Indochina #PLEASE NOTE: After you check availability will have few options about itineraries and prices please choice the itinerary and price you want to go. In Summer time from May to September in the weekend time like Friday, Saturday, Sunday with many local tourists go on holiday, easy to fully booked so please contact with us ASAP to confirm your booking. Many option from deluxe to luxury tour with limousine transfer and small group ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 17 from €36 · max 35 from €44 · max 15 from €50 - Starts 07:30, 07:45, 08:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €36 per person for the VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip option; other options up to €50 - Duration: 10h–11h - Rating: 4.81/5 from 89 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Asia Vacation Travel - Group: Group size varies by option: max 17 from €36 · max 35 from €44 · max 15 from €50 - Guide languages: VI, English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30, 07:45, 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.81 from 89 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 89. - 5 stars: 79 (89%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 5 (6%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip | €36 / person | VI, English | VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital with 2 temples of Dinh King and Le King Boat trip and cycling in Tam Coc Small group max 17 pax Luxury Duration: 11 hours Buffet lunch Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Limousine, Sampan boat, Biking Free usage:: Free usage of hat, umbrellar, rain-coat during the trip Pickup included | | Deluxe Bai Dinh - Trang An | €37 / person | VI, English | Deluxe Bai Dinh - Trang An: Visit Bai Dinh - the biggest pagoda in Indochina Trang An boat trip through flood cave NOT INCLUDED ELECTRIC CAR TICKETS Group size about 27-35 person Pickup included | | VIP Bai DInh - Trang An | €43 / person | VI, English | VIP Bai Dinh - Trang An: Visit Bai Dinh pagoda; Trang An eco tourist Small group max 17 guests Luxury group max 17 passengers Limousine fuso bus Pickup included | | DLX Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An | €44 / person | VI, English | Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An: Hiking Mua Cave mountain Visit Trang An eco-tourist on sampan boat Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital Max 35 people Deluxe Duration: 11 hours Lunch Modern AC bus, sampan boat No bicycle Pickup included | | DLX Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc | €44 / person | VI, English | Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital Hing Mua Cave - the most beautiful view point Boat trip in Tam Coc Max 35 people Deluxe class - no bicycle Duration: 11 hours Lunch Modern AC bus, boat trip Pickup included | | VIP Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc | €48 / person | VI, English | Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc: VIP tour with limousine and small group max 17 guests Visit 3 most beautiful places in Ninh Binh Luxury Duration: 11 hours Buffet lunch Limousine bus, boat, bicycle Pickup included | | VIP Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An | €50 / person | VI, English | VIP Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An: Hoa Lu ancient capital, biking Hiking Mua Cave mountain - the view point of Tam Coc Visit Trang An Small group max 15 pax Luxury Duration: 11 hours Buffet lunch Limousine bus, sampan boat High quality of trip: Limousine fuso bus and small group max 17 guests Free use hat, umbrella, rain-coat during the trip Pickup included | ## What's included - Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with complimentary bottled water - Buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine - Boat trip in Tam Coc/ Trang An - Round-trip transport between Hanoi and Hoa Lu/Tam Coc - Entry/Admission for all places - Bicycle (optional) - English Speaking Guide - Surcharge us$10/person -> us$30/person during Tet Chinese Holiday, stay from Jan 24 - Jan 28, 2020 ## Not included - Beverages - Tips - Personal expenses and those not clearly mentioned as included - Pick-up and drop off outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter - Travel insuarance ## Itinerary 1. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (50m; admission included) - Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, and explore the historic city on a guided tour, admiring its ancient Le and Dinh dynasty temples. * Avaiable in options: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc; VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave; VIP Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave 2. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (2h; admission included) - Discover Tam Coc on local sampan along the Ngo Dong River and cruise through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc, with its jagged karst cliffs, lush rice paddies, and atmospheric caves. After the cruise, cycle around the surrounding countryside on a bike ride, following a... 3. **Trang An Landscape Complex** (2h; admission included) - Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Tran An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong's Movie Group chose this place for New Verson of Kong in 2016 - "Skull Island". With about 2 hours for the boat trip, you will persuaded... 4. **Mua Caves** (1h; admission included) - Keep going to visit Mua cave (Dragon Mountain). 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. * Avaiable in options: Mua... 5. **Bai Dinh Pagoda** (1h; admission included) - in the northern, of Ninh Binh province. not only has the tallest and heaviest bronze statue of Buddha but many other records besides, now is home to the largest pagoda in Vietnam, which is under construction. * Avaiable in option Bai Dinh - Trang An ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 07:45, 08:00 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 - Confirmation will be received at time of booking - NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER - TRAVELERS MUST PROVIDE HOTEL INFORMATION TO PICK UP/DROP OFF IN HANOI'S OLD QUARTER AREA AT LEAST 1 DAY BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE DATE - PLEASE SEND US YOUR HOTEL INFORMATION OR MORE QUESTIONS AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING TO OUR WHATSAPP NUMBER +84-902-260-486 - After you check availability will have few options about itineraries and prices please choice the itinerary and price you want to go ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #107 of 121** | €36 | 10h–11h | 4.81 (89) | varies by option | | [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 #107 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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