Day tour Hoa Lu, Trang An/Tam Coc with rowing boat and Mua Cave
Description
Visit Ninh Binh's most iconic attractions, including Trang An or Tam Coc, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and Mua Cave, all in one unforgettable day. Enjoy a peaceful hand-rowed boat ride through spectacular limestone caves, winding rivers, and stunning karst landscapes. Hike to the top of Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc, lush rice fields, and dramatic mountain scenery. Travel in comfort with round-trip transportation from Hanoi and an experienced English-speaking guide. Savor an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local specialties. Choose between the UNESCO-listed Trang An boat tour or the scenic Tam Coc boat ride to match your travel style.
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Itinerary
If your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter, please choose hotel pick up on hotel listing or send the message your hotel address for us, we will check and confirm you. If your hotel is outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, we will provide you with the nearest meeting point. Our operator will contact you via WhatsApp one day before departure to confirm your exact pickup time.
Hoa Lu is an ancient city surrounded by the Trang An limestone mountains. Its northwest is bordered by the Hoang Long River, the tributaries of which run through the capital, cooling the weather within the city and serving as convenient waterways. Hoa Lu is known as the first capital of Vietnam with a wide range of historical landmarks. In 968, King Dinh Bo Linh of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) constructed his capital in Hoa Lu and ruled until the year 980.
Explore the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex on a traditional hand-rowed sampan boat. Glide through peaceful waterways, pass beneath natural limestone caves, and admire towering karst mountains surrounded by lush greenery. Along the way, you'll visit ancient temples nestled in the landscape while enjoying one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural settings.
Known as the "Halong Bay on Land," Tam Coc is one of Ninh Binh's most breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, gliding through three natural limestone caves while passing towering karst mountains, lush rice fields, and picturesque countryside. The scenery changes with the seasons, offering stunning views year-round.
Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Mua Cave for one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Ninh Binh. From the top, take in breathtaking vistas of the Tam Coc valley, winding rivers, emerald rice fields, and dramatic limestone karsts. At the foot of the mountain, stroll through the picturesque lotus pond (seasonal), while along the climb you'll discover impressive stone stairways, scenic viewpoints, and the iconic dragon statue and pagoda at the summit—making Hang Mua one of Ninh Binh's most unforgettable attractions.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off are available within Hanoi's Old Quarter. If your accommodation is outside the Old Quarter, we will arrange the nearest meeting point for you. Our operator will contact you via WhatsApp one day before departure to confirm your exact pickup time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest of the remaining duration of the tour are for the travel time"
Reviews(254)
The trip was really good and everything was well organized. Thanks to Caroline.
Caroline’s travel agency is a great and convenient (if you’re staying in Madelise Palace Hotel) company to book tours. She handled everything smoothly from our airport transfer upon arrival to the Ninh Binh and Hanoi city jeep tour. She’s very responsive to all of our questions and has a great personality. I will definitely book with her again the next time we come back to Vietnam.
Our family had a fantastic time on our Ninh Binh tour! Everything was very well organized, from the transportation to the activities, making the whole experience easy and stress-free. Thank you, Miss Caroline and Mr. Ronny, for this memorable experience. We highly recommend this agency to anyone visiting Ninh Binh.
I didn't really have a plan when I landed in Hanoi, but meeting Caroline and taking her tour totally made my trip! She’s so dedicated and keeps in touch every step of the way, which I loved. The agency’s booking was spot on, and I had a blast. I definitely recommend Caroline as your go-to guide here!
We had an amazing experience with Caroline’s Travel Agency during our trip to Ninh Binh! Everything was very well organized, smooth, and stress-free from beginning to end. Ninh Binh was absolutely beautiful, and my family and I truly enjoyed every moment of the trip. A very special thanks to Benny for being incredibly kind, professional, and helpful throughout the whole journey. He made sure everything was perfect and always checked that we were comfortable and happy. The service, organization, and overall experience exceeded our expectations. We created wonderful memories thanks to this trip. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Vietnam! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This agency nailed it – smooth plans, fun guides for Halong Bay cruises and Ninh Binh rides. Totally recommend!
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with this travel agency. From the moment we booked until the end of our trip, everything was perfectly managed and well-coordinated.
for someone who wasn’t very familiar with the area before arriving to Vietnam, Caroline was so accommodating to the travel experience that I was looking for
The tour is very enjoyable, boat ride is great with magnificent scenery and relaxing. The tourist guide and driver are professional, consider everybody different needs during the trip.
It's well organised trip. Mr Tom is well knowledged and friendly. I suggest this trip to tourists who want to visit places for hiking and nature.
