NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 89 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional worth booking?
NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $40 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 89 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (89)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $40 per person
The BEST DAY TOUR from Hanoi with many places: Hiking MUA CAVE; boat trip in TAM COC or TRANG AN; historical in Hoa Lu ancient capital; the biggest pagoda in Indochina #PLEASE NOTE: After you check availability will have few options about itineraries and prices please choice the itinerary and price you want to go. In Summer time from May to September in the weekend time like Friday, Saturday, Sunday with many local tourists go on holiday, easy to fully booked so please contact with us ASAP to confirm your booking. Many option from deluxe to luxury tour with limousine transfer and small group
What you get
About this experience
The BEST DAY TOUR from Hanoi with many places: Hiking MUA CAVE; boat trip in TAM COC or TRANG AN; historical in Hoa Lu ancient capital; the biggest pagoda in Indochina #PLEASE NOTE: After you check availability will have few options about itineraries and prices please choice the itinerary and price you want to go. In Summer time from May to September in the weekend time like Friday, Saturday, Sunday with many local tourists go on holiday, easy to fully booked so please contact with us ASAP to confirm your booking. Many option from deluxe to luxury tour with limousine transfer and small group
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with complimentary bottled water
- Buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine
- Boat trip in Tam Coc/ Trang An
- Round-trip transport between Hanoi and Hoa Lu/Tam Coc
- Entry/Admission for all places
- Bicycle (optional)
- English Speaking Guide
- Surcharge us$10/person -> us$30/person during Tet Chinese Holiday, stay from Jan 24 - Jan 28, 2020
Not included
- Beverages
- Tips
- Personal expenses and those not clearly mentioned as included
- Pick-up and drop off outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Travel insuarance
What you'll see and do
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, and explore the historic city on a guided tour, admiring its ancient Le and Dinh dynasty temples. * Avaiable in options: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc; VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave; VIP Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave
50 minutes here · Admission included
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Discover Tam Coc on local sampan along the Ngo Dong River and cruise through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc, with its jagged karst cliffs, lush rice paddies, and atmospheric caves. After the cruise, cycle around the surrounding countryside on a bike ride, following a scenic route through rural villages and along the riverside. * Avaiable in options: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc; Mua Cave - Tam Coc; VIP: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
120 minutes here · Admission included
Trang An Landscape Complex
Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Tran An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong's Movie Group chose this place for New Verson of Kong in 2016 - "Skull Island". With about 2 hours for the boat trip, you will persuaded by the beauty here * Avaiable in option: Mua Cave - Trang An and VIP Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave; Mua Cave - Trang An; Bai Dinh - Trang An
120 minutes here · Admission included
Mua Caves
Keep going to visit Mua cave (Dragon Mountain). The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. * Avaiable in options: Mua Cave - Tam Coc; Mua Cave- Trang An; VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave; VIP Hoa Lu- Trang An - Mua Cave
60 minutes here · Admission included
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Bai Dinh Pagoda in the northern, of Ninh Binh province. not only has the tallest and heaviest bronze statue of Buddha but many other records besides, now is home to the largest pagoda in Vietnam, which is under construction. * Avaiable in option Bai Dinh - Trang An
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
DLX Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Trang An: Hiking Mua Cave mountain Visit Trang An eco-tourist on sampan boat Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital Max 35 people Deluxe Duration: 11 hours Lunch Modern AC bus, sampan boat No bicycle Pickup included
VIP Bai DInh - Trang An
VIP Bai Dinh - Trang An: Visit Bai Dinh pagoda; Trang An eco tourist Small group max 17 guests Luxury group max 17 passengers Limousine fuso bus Pickup included
VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip
VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital with 2 temples of Dinh King and Le King Boat trip and cycling in Tam Coc Small group max 17 pax Luxury Duration: 11 hours Buffet lunch Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Limousine, Sampan boat, Biking Free usage:: Free usage of hat, umbrellar, rain-coat during the trip Pickup included
Deluxe Bai Dinh - Trang An
Deluxe Bai Dinh - Trang An: Visit Bai Dinh - the biggest pagoda in Indochina Trang An boat trip through flood cave NOT INCLUDED ELECTRIC CAR TICKETS Group size about 27-35 person Pickup included
DLX Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital Hing Mua Cave - the most beautiful view point Boat trip in Tam Coc Max 35 people Deluxe class - no bicycle Duration: 11 hours Lunch Modern AC bus, boat trip Pickup included
VIP Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc: VIP tour with limousine and small group max 17 guests Visit 3 most beautiful places in Ninh Binh Luxury Duration: 11 hours Buffet lunch Limousine bus, boat, bicycle Pickup included
VIP Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An
VIP Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An: Hoa Lu ancient capital, biking Hiking Mua Cave mountain - the view point of Tam Coc Visit Trang An Small group max 15 pax Luxury Duration: 11 hours Buffet lunch Limousine bus, sampan boat High quality of trip: Limousine fuso bus and small group max 17 guests Free use hat, umbrella, rain-coat during the trip Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Asia Vacation 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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- NO WORRY ABOUT YOUR BOOKING IF WE DO NOT REPLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING, WE WILL SEND YOU PICK UP TIME/ITINERARY BEFORE YOUR TRIP 1-2 DAYS OR EARLIER
- TRAVELERS MUST PROVIDE HOTEL INFORMATION TO PICK UP/DROP OFF IN HANOI'S OLD QUARTER AREA AT LEAST 1 DAY BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE DATE
- PLEASE SEND US YOUR HOTEL INFORMATION OR MORE QUESTIONS AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR BOOKING TO OUR WHATSAPP NUMBER +84-902-260-486
- After you check availability will have few options about itineraries and prices please choice the itinerary and price you want to go
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 89 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
89 verified traveler reviews for NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great day
This one trip covered everything I wanted to do in Ninh Binh. They also allowed me to stay in Ninh Binh and not return to Hanoi.
via Viator
Holiday
The tour was excellent. The Trang An boat ride had a very beautiful scenery. My family also enjoyed the bicycle ride
via Viator
Trang An - beautiful, but long day
The highlight of this tour was the Trang An 2 hr boat ride, which was comparable if not more impressive than Halong Bay cruise due to its fully immersive experience in the nature. We lucked out with the weather, and it sounds like rain is quite common around here. Other neighboring areas were okay, in my opinion, and I wished there was a shorter tour options available featuring Trang An and maybe one another location only. The tour started at 7:30 am pick up and ended at 8 pm drop off. The itinerary was unclear from the website (drop off time) and we couldn’t make it to the 7 pm dinner reservation. This was also a group tour with 20 people total.
via Viator
Dzuyn was great. ...
Dzuyn was great. Everything went super smooth and the amount of time at each placed we visited seemed appropriate.
via Viator
My son absolutely loved...
My son absolutely loved this tour! He says this was the best part of Vietnam. I would recommend to everyone. Our guide was amazing also! Mr. Bao
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $55
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 31
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional cost?
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Prices start at $40 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 MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional take?
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Plan for about 10 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 MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 89 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 MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional?
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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 MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional?
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Around 31 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 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional 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 Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional?
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Included: Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with complimentary bottl; Buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine; Boat trip in Tam Coc/ Trang An; Round-trip transport between Hanoi and Hoa Lu/Tam Coc; and Entry/Admission for all places. Not included: Beverages; Tips; Personal expenses and those not clearly mentioned as included; and Pick-up and drop off outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional?
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Across 89 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for NINH BINH MEMORABLE DAY: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, boat trip Tam Coc, Trang An optional?
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There are 7 options to choose from, including DLX Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Trang An, VIP Bai DInh - Trang An, VIP Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boat trip, Deluxe Bai Dinh - Trang An. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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