4
Very good experience.
Sympathetic and helpful guide, fantastic landscapes, reasonable lunch. Beautiful boat trip but a little uncomfortable.
Ninh Binh Full Day Tour to Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Small Group
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $49 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 177 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 22
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- We can pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area from 07.30am to latest 07.55am. If you stay outside please come to our office at 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
✔️ Small Group (Max : 17 -22Pax) - Limousine Bus Transfer ✔️ Exploring most interesting activities: Cycling tour, Climb up, Boat Trip, Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital ✔️ Feast on Ninh Binh cuisine with Buffet Lunch ✔️ Explore the beauty and history of Mua Cave and Trang An Grottoes, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital ✔️ Trekking to peak of Mua Cave where best place to overview and sightseeing.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is located in Ninh Binh provice, the land has both marvelous mountains and seas with the development of many attractive tourist areas. Hoa Lu ancient capital, perhaps, makes the province more attractive because it creates the cultural identity of the area and help people understand more about the cultural, architectural and sculptural values associated with the legend about the foundation of Dai Co Viet ( an old name of Viet Nam country). This place is worth visiting for anyone who wants to explore and learn new things
Trang An landscape complex is a very famous tourist place in Ninh Binh Viet Nam. It includes value ecotourism, history, culture and spirituality such as Hoa Lu citadel, an ancient city of Viet Nam during 42 years, king Dinh- Le temple, one pillar pagoda, Bai Dinh temple… Moreover according to statistics, there are more than 310 higher plants, precious kinds of woods, more than 30 animals, 50 types of birds, and many reptiles in Trang An ecotourism complex. Being most famous in Trang An landscape complex, Trang An grottoes is one of the best destinations to try once in your life with interesting boat tour with locals. Last but not least, a famous film “King Kong 2” was produced based on sceneries taken in incredible landscape around Trang An grottoes in Ninh Binh, Viet Nam.
The cave brings you one of the best panoramic view of one of the nicest sceneries in Viet Nam- that’s Ninh Binh- which is known as a wonder of the world, the Telegraph from UK said “It’s an area known locally as Vietnam’s ‘Inland Halong Bay’” or Mua Cave – The Vietnamese “Great Wall of China” This can’t be denied since more and more foreigners choose Mua Cave( Hang Mua – Vietnamese name) for their short holidays while being in the north of Viet Nam.
Ninh Binh – One of the enormously impressive and diversified tourist destination of many foreign travellers. Owning magnificent and stunning views; ideal and convenient spot together with generous hospitality. Ninh Binh has many forms of Tours. It offers both group tour and private tour, which is up to you.
Highlights
Round-trip Model Limousine Bus
Rowing Boat 2.5 Hours to Trang An Grottoes Tour
All sightseeing and Entrance tickets
Bike rental for cycling through villages
A bottle of mineral water/Pax on Bus
Special Buffet Lunch at local restaurant
English speaking tour guide
What's included
Included
Round-trip Model Limousine Bus
Rowing Boat 2.5 Hours to Trang An Grottoes Tour
All sightseeing and Entrance tickets
Bike rental for cycling through villages
A bottle of mineral water/Pax on Bus
Special Buffet Lunch at local restaurant
English speaking tour guide
Not included
Drinks, Personal expenses
Other things are not mentioned in our tour program
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area from 07.30am to latest 07.55am. If you stay outside please come to our office at 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
177 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Ninh Binh Full Day Tour to Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave Small Group lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $49 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area from 07.30am to latest 07.55am. If you stay outside please come to our office at 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyLeIcGcEooPWvJwTfW3rfTg=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 22 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 177 verified reviews; it is run by Vietnam Eco Travel. Most-mentioned highlights: Round-trip Model Limousine Bus; Rowing Boat 2.5 Hours to Trang An Grottoes Tour; All sightseeing and Entrance tickets.
Reviews(177)
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Breathtaking
Breathtaking visit, everything was very well organized, our guide Peter was extremely friendly, he made jokes and always answered our questions about culture and history.
Operator response
Dear Our Guest .! We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to share your feedback with us. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience .! Thank you very much.!
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Beautiful day trip
Went to bin ninh, Trang An and Mia cave hiking cycling day trip. It’s was super and the scenery was absolutely stunning. Floating underneath the caves was amazing. It’s a real must do experience when being in Vietnam.
Operator response
Dear Carl ..! We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to share your feedback with us. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience .! Thank you very much.!
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Amazing tour and Tour Guide Peter 🫶🏻
The tour was very organized, the bus was comfortable and on time! The lunch was delicious and the places incredible! Hands up for Peter, our guide. He explained a lot of things at the pagoda and other places, he was very professional and friendly. The best guide I had in Vietnam! Thank you Peter!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear Our Guest ..!We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to share your feedback with us. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your experience .!Once again, VietNam ecotravel Team thanks you so much and we wish all the best wishes to you and your family. We all look forward to welcoming you back in the nearest future . Your faithfully ..!
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" Tuan " the guide. vietnam the country
Tuan, you are simply great, why I'm using this word "Great" coz we'll get a information if we google or wikipedia about vietnam, Ninh Binh or any other things however I liked the way he explained about vietnam tradition and culture, and vietnamese people, especially vietnamese elder people and their life. he took care of me and my family from the beginning of the tour around 8AM in the morning from evening till 7PM. need to mention 'not only for my family' would love to say whole group. worth visiting with Tuan... Keep Rocking Dear... Good luck vietnam....
1 people found this helpful
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" Tuan " The guide, Hanoi and Nimh Bhin the place!!
Trip guide Tuan helped us a lot.. Amazing experience till date... He tried to explain history of beautiful Vietnam in his way.. Took care of each and everything... Would definitely recommend guide Tuan to everyone
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"Tuan" The real guide- Hanoi and Nimh Bihn are nice places to visit
Wow!!! Tour guide Tuan is one of the great personality.... He explained abt the past .. present... Future of Vietnam, as well as Hanoi city ... Local life style ... Architectural wonders of Vietnam..
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Great Guide can be a game changer " Tuan"
I want to thank you " Tuan" for the fantastic tour experience! Your knowledge of the area and enthusiasm truly enhanced the trip, and I especially appreciated how you shared interesting historical details and local anecdotes. It really brought the locations to life for me and the group.Overall, I had a wonderful time, and I would definitely recommend your services to others. Thanks again for an unforgettable experience.
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Very good
Very good tour...Tourist guide Mr Dun was very friendly and good personality, good communication skills I really enjoyed the trip....
1 people found this helpful
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Hawaru Cycling Trips, Rough Harbour
The day before I hastily took a tour Reservation. I had a late Reservation as possible place was here and we were welcome. It was fine to check the schedule in advance before departure and to keep the schedule smooth during the tour. Hoarou cycling tour, harbour hiking, I remember best.
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