Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch
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Is Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch worth booking?
Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch is a 12-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $45 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 229 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (229)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $45 per person
✔️ EXPERIENCE: Cycling, Boat trip, hiking to seeing the best places of Ninh Binh. ✔️ Small Group Tour - Model Limousine Bus Transfer Via New Express Way ✔️ Feast on Ninh Binh cuisine with Buffet Lunch ✔️ Explore the beau
What you get
- Biking, Hiking, Boating
- Delicious Lunch
- A bottle of mineral water
- Tour guide with very good English Skill
- Boat Trip to visit Trang An
- All Sightseeing and Entrance fee
About this experience
✔️ EXPERIENCE: Cycling, Boat trip, hiking to seeing the best places of Ninh Binh. ✔️ Small Group Tour - Model Limousine Bus Transfer Via New Express Way ✔️ Feast on Ninh Binh cuisine with Buffet Lunch ✔️ Explore the beauty and history of New adventures, famous landmarks of Ninh Binh
What's included
Included
- Biking, Hiking, Boating
- Delicious Lunch
- A bottle of mineral water
- Tour guide with very good English Skill
- Boat Trip to visit Trang An
- All Sightseeing and Entrance fee
- Pick-up and and drop off at your hotel by Model Limousine Bus
Not included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses.
What you'll see and do
Hanoi
7:20 – 07:40: Our guide and bus come to pick up at Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transfer to Ninh Binh via highway (1.5 hours, stop ~20 minutes to restroom)
Pass by without stopping
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
✔ 10.25-10.45: The tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, founded in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi . ✔ Arriving in this beautiful mountainous landscape, you’ll walk 300m to the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasty ✔ 12.10: Enjoy special food at local restaurant with Buffet Lunch
120 minutes here · Admission included
Trang An Grottoes
✔ 13.20: This is a Highlight of the trip, take a boat tour from Trang An wharf is an satisfying experience you must do in Ninh Binh. ✔ Being on your rowing bamboo boat to explore many grottos with beautiful stalactites, see around wonderful landscapes of Trang An Tour. ✔ 16.40: Cycling: With 1 hour of cycling you will be amazed by the beauty of countryside in the North of Vietnam. Our tour guide will introduce to you the local life
240 minutes here · Admission included
Mua Caves
✔ 17.05: Take a short rest then go to Mua Cave. We transfer you to Mua Cave by our tourist bus, or another way is taking a bike, you will have a chance of cycling through villages in Ninh Binh, looking around about local life ✔ Arrive at Mua cave, start climbing almost 500 stone steps to reach at the top of Mua cave. Feel the fresh air and admire a panoramic view of beautiful Tam Coc area ✔ 18.00: Enjoy Vietnamese Tea. ✔ Trip ends, return to Hanoi city ✔ 19.40-19.55: Drop you off in at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter NOTE: The Itinerary can change the schedule, time, places to visit depending on the weather and the actual situation to ensure safety for visitors. To ensure the most comfortable visit, in some cases the tour guide will not accompany you during the tour.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Hanoi
19.00pm - 19.30pm: Arrive back at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
✔ 07:30am - 07:55am : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center . If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.30am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
✔ 07:30am - 07:55am : We will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Center . If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter Center, Please should be ready at our office at 07.30am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Options you can book
Start + Finish in NINH BINH
Visit 4 famous places: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital + Trang An Land Scape Complex + Mua Cave + Bich Dong Pagoda Start & Finish in NINH BINH: With this schedule, we will pick you up from your accommodation in central Ninh Binh or Tam Coc. 16 Seater Minibus: We use new 16-seater vehicles with air conditioning, not limousines bus Pickup included
Luxury Experience - Max 9Pax
Luxury - Small Group- Max 9Pax: Enjoy an exclusive VIP small-group experience with Max 9Pax in a luxurious van featuring a set menu with specialty foods Limousine Dcar: Maximum 9Pax Pickup included
Deluxe Small Group 17-20Pax
Deluxe Small Group - Limousine: Experience a Small-group adventure with max 19Pax on a luxurious Limousine bus, complete with a delicious Buffet Lunch A delicious Buffet Lunch: A delicious Buffet Lunch Limoiusine bus: 17-22pax Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Hanoi Explore Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please confirm your address detail on the booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 229 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
229 verified traveler reviews for Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
wonderful experience
wonderful experience with Klook
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your excellent review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour. We always try our best to provide best service to our travelers. One again we proudly want to thank you for your contribution, your time and your trust in our company. Hope to see you again Best regards,
via Tripadvisor
Best tour yet!
Amazing full day in Ninh Binh with Linh as our guide! We had the best time bicycling though rice fields to Hoa Lu, riding on a boat through Trang An, & finally climbing the 500+ steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint. Best day for my husband, 10yo daughter, & me.
Response from the operator: Dear Ms Kristen Thank you very much for your excellent review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour. We always try our best to provide best service to our travelers. One again we proudly want to thank you for your contribution, your time and your trust in our company. Hope to see you again Best regards,
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Tour was excellently run by Minh, a good mix of activities and sites visited throughout the day. informative and fun. Definitely a must do if visiting Hanoi!
Response from the operator: We would like to take this occasion to thank you indeed for taking the time to share your experience with tripadvisor.com community. We are glad to know that you had an enjoyable time in our tours and your feedback is a tremendous motivation and encouragement to continually strive in service excellence. Again, thank you for your feedback and we certainly look forward to being at your service again in the nearest future ! Best regards,
via Tripadvisor
Tour with Thao
If has been a wonderful experience. We were a group of students. Thao is the nicest guide ever met. She was really kind and was very interesting following her tour. We ate at her place, it was amazing!
Response from the operator: Dear , What a delightful review and what a pleasure to hear that you had a great experience with our tour. We deeply appreciate your excellent review. It motivates us a lot to develop our tours and services. We will continue to provide our guests with high standard services and facilities. I hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back here and see you again. Thank you in advance for your contribution. Best regards,
via Tripadvisor
Highly recomnended
The tour was organized very efficiently. The guide had great knowledge about the subject. The bus gave amzing comfort.
Response from the operator: We would like to take this occasion to thank you indeed for taking the time to share your experience with tripadvisor.com community. We are glad to know that you had an enjoyable time with our tour and your feedback is a tremendous motivation and encouragement to continually strive in service excellence. Again, thank you for your feedback and we certainly look forward to being at your service again in the nearest future ! Best regards,
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $73
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 80
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 229 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch?
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Around 80 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ninh Binh Full-Day Trip to Trang An Mua Cave Hoa Lu Buffet Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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