Hanoi: Ninh Binh Hoa Lu | Bai Dinh, Trang An | Tam Coc, Mua Cave
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Hanoi, Vietnam
- 11 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the hassle of piecing together boats and bike rentals and savor Ninh Binh’s highlights on this guided door-to-door experience. You’ll visit Hoa Lu, once capital of Vietnam, explore Mua Caves and take in views from the mountain above, ride a boat through the Trang An Grottoes, and cycle through the fields to Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples. Your day includes a restaurant lunch and small-group transfers by limousine minivan.
- See Mua Caves and Bich Dong Pagoda and glide through the Trang An Grottoes
- Take gorgeous photos as you pedal through fields and limestone formations
- Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch in a local restaurant
- Small-group 2-way hotel transfers by comfortable limousine minivan
What's Included
- Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Except banned streets)
- English speaking guide during the trip
- Buffet decent lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
- All entrance tickets (Depend on option you choose)
- Round trip transfer with AC bus/coach with complimentary water (Optional)
- Government Tax 8%
- Beverages, travel insurance
- Tip for local boat rower, tour guide and personal expenses
- Surcharge holiday 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1-3, December 31-Jan 1, Lunar Tet))
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Ninh Binh
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Trang An Grottoes
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Mua Caves
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Hanoi
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
6
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Bai Dinh Pagoda
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Pick-up was within the time frame given to me ahead of time and the lunch buffet was very good and had enough variety. I also like the bus driver; he was friendly (he kept giving me yummy treats) despite not being able to communicate in English. As for the tour guide (“Tommy”), he was great at giving us instructions, tried his best in giving us as much information as possible, and was friendly and funny. (I supposed I’m a little partial with Tommy since I had him as a tour guide for two consecutive days. And we had excellent rapport.) Overall, a highly recommended tour!
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This is a wonderful tour. The amount of places to see is perfect for the day tour and it feels like we had seen so many Vietnam attractions and the activities are wonderful. Loved the cave tour, the visit to the pagoda.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Jason,
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We're so glad the tour gave you the chance to experience so much of Ninh Binh in just one day - from Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh Pagoda to Trang An, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave.
It's wonderful to hear the cave tour and pagoda visit stood out for you; they truly capture the natural beauty and culture of the region.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in Vietnam soon!
Warm regards,
Awhin
Everything was great except for the buffet. I love asian cuisine and I’ve been eating asian food all my life but this was by far the worst selection of dishes served in a buffet. The hike was a real challenge but it was so worth it when you get to the top. Our tour guide Son was amazing. Definitely coming back here again. I would have given a 5 star if not for the buffet.
Well organised and smooth sailing tour, led by an amazing tour guide, Son. He was very personable and did a great job at organising the logistics of the tour. Delicious lunch with lots of vegetarian options as well.
Our tour guide was Alex and he was really great! Loved the tour. Just enough variety to keep you happy.
This was a very nice day, but very long. The Trang An complex was really beautiful and interesting. I really liked the boating part. It was so peaceful and beautiful. I thought climbing up the 500 steps wasn't really worth it. Very crowded. Our tour leader, Son, was nice and orderly and kept the group on schedule. He did not really give us very much information. He was very kind and friendly however. Our driver, Mr. Do, did a good job. I think it was good but too long.
Really loved this tour. You got a nice mix of history and then stunning scenery. It was also really handy being taken from site to site and Henry, our guide, was full of information! We were staying in Ninh Binh so had as long as we wanted at the last stop which was ideal to explore it all and chill at the top for sunset
Food is not that good..and water not provide with the meal, price of water 3+ times regular price....
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Thinh_N,
Thank you for your review, for this tour, we cannot provide free water as you know. i hope that you understand this. I look forward to seeing again in Vietnam.
Best regards,
Best parts were tour guide, the boat ride in Trang An and Biking activity.
Food served was average. Bus was average. Other activities, incl mountain climb was ok.
Hannah/Thao, our tour guide, was great. Love listening to the history and guided tour. Would recommend this to anyone. It’s a must see place. One of my favorite places to be.
Very nice tour, everything worked out the way it was intended and a good amount of time was given for each attraction. Guide was great.
Food could have been a bit more interesting but given the price of the tour it was still very good!
What set this tour apart was not just the destinations but the attention to detail and personal touch provided by our tour guide. His enthusiasm, and a well-planned itinerary, made the day both educational and enjoyable.
The experiences and amazing landscapes at Ninh Binh was an absolute delight that surpassed all expectations.
Very good service, the guy from customer care department texted me 2 days before the trip start to make sure everything is confirmed, and the tour guide’s skill was amazing! Thanks to the team
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Mr. Quoc_v
Thank you very much for your good review of this Ninh Binh tour. These good reviews will help us have more motivation to work and dedicate more in the future. If you enjoy this tour, please help us recommend this fantastic tour to your friends or your family. We are really grateful for you help.
Thank you,
Velvet
Go Asia Travel.
Pick-up was within the time frame given to me ahead of time and the lunch buffet was very good and had enough variety. I also like the bus driver; he was friendly (he kept giving me yummy treats) despite not being able to communicate in English. As for the tour guide (“Tommy”), he was great at giving us instructions, tried his best in giving us as much information as possible, and was friendly and funny. (I supposed I’m a little partial with Tommy since I had him as a tour guide for two consecutive days. And we had excellent rapport.) Overall, a highly recommended tour!
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