Hanoi: Ninh Binh Hoa Lu | Bai Dinh, Trang An | Tam Coc, Mua Cave
Description
1. You will be picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (Except some banning street)) 2. English speaking guide will escort you during the trip. 3. You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years (if option selected) 4. Visiting Bai Dinh pagoda -biggest one in Indochina with massive statues (if option selected) 4. Enjoying a nice boat trip on river with spectacular limestone mountains (if option selected) 5. Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can see the whole Tam Coc valley with rice field and river (if option selected) 6. Enjoying a buffet lunch with a lot of options of local food 7. Enjoy a short village cycling tour (if option selected)
Tour Options
Itinerary
From 7:00 - 7:45 am: You are picked up in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be ready during this time, the bus needs to go from this hotel to another so time should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with 3 hours on highway with 1-2 comfort break
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel in 11th Century (The first capital of Viet Nam) with King Dinh Temple and ruins from the Citadel. You will visit Temple worshipping King Dinh with nice architecture and pray for good health there.
Explore Trang An Or Tam Coc (if option selected) with 2 hours boating trip rowed by a local - a World's heritage site. Through water caves and historic sites along river bank.
Explore Mua cave, little water fall, trek up to Ngoa Long mountain with 500 steps to have a million US Dollar view down Tam Coc valley
Finish Mua Cave mountain, departing on the bus back to Hanoi 3 hours via Highway 19:00- 19:30: Drop off at your hotel / meeting point
Tam Coc is the centre of Ninh Binh heritage zone with nice stream through peaceful villages and rice fiels. You will gently row the boat through Hang Ca cave, Hang Hai Cave and Hang Ba cave with wonderful stalagtiles.
You will visit glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complex the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. This pagoda complexes stunningly boast an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it takes a full day to explore all. So, you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national: 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), 2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, other weighs 36 tones. Visit the Quan Yin statue with thousands arms and eyes, visit Gautama Buddha statue.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
From July 2026, large buses (16+ seats) are restricted from Hanoi Old Quarter during 6–9 AM & 4–7:30 PM. Exact pick-up details will be sent via email/WhatsApp before your tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(469)
We had a wonderful day in Ninh Binh, and a big part of it was thanks to our guide Phuong. He was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the whole tour. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every part of the experience. The itinerary was beautiful, especially Trang An and Mua Cave, and Phuong made the whole day even more enjoyable with his positive attitude and great sense of humor. Highly recommended Phuong if you’re visiting Ninh Binh! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our tour guide Luca was very good! His explanation was very clear. We enjoyed our trip because of his fun facts! We met several friends as well in the area. There was a misunderstanding in our booking but kudos to Luca he tried his best to resolve the issue. The best tour guide we had in Vietnam so far!
Dear Sherlyn_Lovey, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're delighted Luca's clear explanations and fun facts made the trip so enjoyable, and that you got to meet fellow travelers along the way too. We also really appreciate you mentioning how he handled the booking mix-up — that means a lot to us. So glad he made your Vietnam trip so memorable, we'll be sure to pass along your kind words! Hope to welcome you back soon Warm regards,
The trip is very well worth it! Advice- don't sit in the back of the bus as the roads are quite bumpy! Thr buffet lunch is absolutely worth it and srinks are very affordable at the venue. The Tam-Coc boatride follows a very scenic route and is just long enough to spare your backside. Do not under estimate the climb at Moa Cave, the ascent is VERY steep and the humidity is a killer - come prepared. The Hanoi beer @ 20k dong a can at the end provided the much needed electrolyte replenishment... The Lotus flower field were also stunning.
Dear Stay20200885730, Thank you for this fantastic, detailed review! So glad you enjoyed the buffet, the scenic Tam Coc boat ride, and those stunning lotus fields. And great heads-up about Mua Cave — that climb definitely earns you the ice-cold Hanoi beer at the end! We'll pass your tips along for future travelers too. Thanks so much for sharing such an honest, helpful take. Warm regards,
Very good , the guide was very good , nice experience
Dear W9117YSadrienr, What a joy to read this! We're so happy Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave left such a great impression, and that our guide added so much to the day. Thanks for sharing your experience — it truly means a lot to us. Wishing you many more wonderful trips ahead! Awhin
Tour was great! Loved the cycling and climbing the mountain. The food could have been better but was acceptable. But the tour guide Mr Ben was great. He was funny and made the trip entertaining!
Dear JamessH2016LB, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cycling and the mountain climb, those are definitely some of the most memorable parts of the Ninh Binh tour. We'll also pass along your kind words to Mr. Ben. He'll be delighted to know his humor and energy made the trip more entertaining for you! We appreciate your feedback about the food as well. We're always looking to improve the dining experience for our guests, and your comments help us do that. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Awhin
Our tour guide Mr Son made sure we had the best time with providing us really good historical information about the sites. He ensured smooth transitions between attractions and made sure we were all happy and comfortable. Definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ our driver Mr Lam was also very skilled and professional
Dear Morgenm890, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear Mr. Son took such great care of you, from the rich historical insights to making sure every transition between sites was smooth and comfortable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We're also glad you had a great experience with Mr. Lam, we'll let him know his skill and professionalism were appreciated too! Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour with us soon! Warm regards, Awhin
the tour was well organized, i appreciate the tour guide's positive energy and taking care of us even under the hot weather
Dear Judeaa2026, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're really glad the tour felt well organized, and we'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to our tour guide for their positive energy and care, especially under the hot weather. We look forward to hosting you again on your next adventure! Warm regards, Awhin
We had a great experience during our Ninh Binh tour! Our tour guide Phuong was also so nice and kind, will definitely book again when we come back to Hanoi :)
Dear Abrynl, Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on your Ninh Binh tour, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Phuong. We can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you're in Hanoi! Warm regards, Awhin
With PHUONG it was perfect. In English then in Vietnamese, he translates into all languages. Thanks again for this day.
Cher Jacquelinep, Merci beaucoup pour votre message ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que Phuong a rendu cette journée parfaite, avec sa capacité à traduire et communiquer dans plusieurs langues. Nous transmettrons vos remerciements avec grand plaisir. Merci encore d'avoir partagé votre expérience avec nous ! Cordialement, Awhin
Thank you to our tour guide Phuong for your patience, and doing a great job handling a group tour from different nationalities. My friends and I enjoyed the tour. I suggest, there will be a different tour for those who don't want to climb the top of Mua Cave Lying Dragon so that there's more time for those who want it.
Dear Trail07712830168, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're really glad you and your friends enjoyed the tour, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Phuong – his patience in handling a multinational group really shows his professionalism. We also appreciate your suggestion about offering a separate option for those who prefer not to climb Mua Cave; that's valuable feedback, and we'll share it with our team to see how we can improve the experience for future guests. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts – we hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Awhin
