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This tour departs from Hanoi Old Quarter by bus and covers the highlights of Ninh Binh in one day. Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first capital (or Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest in the north), then take a sampan boat in Trang An or Tam Coc through waterways between limestone peaks and caves. Finish by climbing to the Mua Cave viewpoint for a panoramic view over Tam Coc. An English-speaking guide with over 3 years of experience and a lunch buffet with vegetarian options are included.

Depart Hanoi by bus
for a Ninh Binh boat trip and the Mua Cave view
After pickup from your accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter, travel about 2 hours by bus, then visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh Pagoda, a sampan boat ride in Trang An or Tam Coc, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide before returning to Hanoi. Bottled water is provided on the bus and lunch is a buffet.
The route depends on the option you book: Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave, Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave, or Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave.
Walk around Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first capital

In Hoa Lu, the first ancient capital of Vietnam, explore historic temples and learn about Vietnamese history. If you choose the Bai Dinh route, visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Vietnam, and admire its grand architecture.
Glide between limestone peaks on a sampan boat

After the lunch buffet, board a sampan boat in Trang An or Tam Coc. Rowed by a local boatman, the small boat passes towering limestone karsts, rice fields and low caves through calm waterways.
Climb to the Mua Cave viewpoint to end the day

Finally, climb the steps behind Mua Cave to the viewpoint for a panoramic view of the rice fields, river and limestone peaks around Tam Coc. Afterwards, return to Hanoi Old Quarter by bus, about 2 hours.
※ Entrance fees (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Trang An, Mua Cave, Bai Dinh electric car) are not included and must be paid on site.
※ The schedule and order of visits may change depending on local conditions.
English-speaking tour guide on the bus with over 3 years of experience
Comfortable journey: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Bottled water on the bus
Lunch buffet with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
Please confirm your Ninh Binh route option with the tour operator.
Option 1. Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave
Option 2. Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
Option 3. Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave
Explore Mua Cave and enjoy the panoramic view
Entrance fees per person
Hoa Lu: USD 1 = 20,000 VND / Tam Coc: USD 10 = 250,000 VND
Trang An: USD 12 = 300,000 VND / Mua Cave: USD 6 = 150,000 VND
Bai Dinh electric car: USD 6 = 150,000 VND
Drinks
Personal expenses and anything not mentioned above
Insurance and tips
Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
Provide the address of your accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter when booking, and you will be picked up there.
Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point:
Hotel pickup in Hanoi
Meeting point details:
Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point you selected when booking. Please check the voucher provided after your booking is confirmed for the exact pickup location and time. Pickup is available from accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter. If you are staying outside the Old Quarter, have no accommodation or have already checked out, you can be picked up in front of Hanoi Opera House.
Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter (Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam)