Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour
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Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $39 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Enjoy a full-day tour from Hanoi, including a boat trip to visit the Trang An cave complex and a Vietnamese lunch. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, explore Mua Cave, and take in stunning panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong River
What you get
- Lunch of local cuisine
- Professional English speaking guide.
- Do not tip if local people request it (It is beyond our control, but we want to inform our tourists)
- Complimentary water bottles on the bus
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- All Sightseeing and Entrance fee tickets
About this experience
Enjoy a full-day tour from Hanoi, including a boat trip to visit the Trang An cave complex and a Vietnamese lunch. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, explore Mua Cave, and take in stunning panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong River
What's included
Included
- Lunch of local cuisine
- Professional English speaking guide.
- Do not tip if local people request it (It is beyond our control, but we want to inform our tourists)
- Complimentary water bottles on the bus
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter.
- All Sightseeing and Entrance fee tickets
- Transfer by air-conditioned Minivan or Car
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and others not mentioned in the package.
- Travel insurance
- Dinks and other meals
What you'll see and do
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries in Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam. The area is one of ricefields broken by picturesque limestone mountains, and is approximately 90 km south of Hanoi. Together with Phát Diệm Cathedral, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính Temple, Trang An, and Cúc Phương, Hoa Lư is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ninh Bình Province.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Trang An Grottoes
Trang An Landscape Complex Situated near the southern margin of the Red River Delta, the Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, many of them partly submerged and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs. Exploration of caves at different altitudes has revealed archaeological traces of human activity over a continuous period of more than 30,000 years. They illustrate the occupation of these mountains by seasonal hunter-gatherers and how they adapted to major climatic and environmental changes, especially the repeated inundation of the landscape by the sea after the last ice age. The story of human occupation continues through the Neolithic and Bronze Ages to the historical era. Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Viet Nam, was strategically established here in the 10th and 11th centuries AD. The property also contains temples, pagodas, paddy-fields and small villages.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Mua Caves
Hiking to the highest peak at Mua Cave (also known as Hang Mua) is one of the best things to do in Ninh Binh! The cave itself is not that spectacular but it’s the incredible 360-degree views from the Hang Mua viewpoint that make this a very popular place to visit. Scenic mountainside spot with a cave & 500 steps to a lookout with iconic views of the countryside. Hang Mua (Mua Caves) is interestingly not famous for its caves, but for the panorama that awaits visitors who conquer the 500 stone steps to the peak, where they find Tam Coc stretching at their feet in its full glory which is often said is a miniature version of the Chinese Great Wall. It has been said that when he first came to the Hoa Lu area and established the Thai Vi Temple, the Kings of Tran often visited Hang Mua to enjoy dancers dancing and singing, which lent it the named Hang Mua (Dancing Caves).
60 minutes here · Admission included
Ninh Binh
Known locally as ‘Ha Long Bay on Land’ thanks to its magical riverine landscape, with sheer limestone mountains rising up from the paddies. The best way to get a sense of this UNESCO-protected site is by taking a paddleboat tour along its shimmering rivers, and climbing to the top of its fabled peaks.
300 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
We pick up hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi. Please inform us your hotel name and adress for the best arrangement. We do not pick up Airbnb/Homestay/Apartment. Please come to our office: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for the tour departure
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We pick up hotels located in Old Quarter of Hanoi. Please inform us your hotel name and adress for the best arrangement. We do not pick up Airbnb/Homestay/Apartment. Please come to our office: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi for the tour departure
Options you can book
Join In Group Tour
Hoa Lu Trang An Hang Mua Cave: Discover the natural splendor and historical significance of Ninh Binh with a visit to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Hang Mua Cave Group tour: Join in group about 17 passengers for best saving. Duration: 10 hours: 07:30: Pick up. 10:30: Visit Hoa Lu - Ancient Capital 11:30: Visit Mua Cave for Panoramic view 14:00: Trang An Boat tour Lunch Air-Conditional Bus: Take the modern comfortable bus transfer Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Hanoi Pickup included
Private Tour of Ninh Binh Tour
Hoa Lu-Hang Mua-Trang An Tour: Discover the natural splendor and historical significance of Ninh Binh with a visit to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Hang Mua Cave Private group for the best com: A small and private group for the best comfort and care from all of the services Duration: 9 hours: Pick up 07:30 at travelers hotel in Hanoi. Finish tour about 18:30 Local special food: We organize the Local special food or your special requests Private car or bus: Depend you group size we arrange the best comfort: 1-4 person 7 seats car. 5-9 person 16 seat bus. 10-15 people 29 seats bus Private Tour: Take a Private tour for the best enjoy with tour guide and driver for your day with Scenic Trang An, Biking at breath-taking scenery of rice field at Tam Coc, Trekking and Hiking to Hang Mua Cave Pickup included
Small Group Ninh Binh Tour
Hoa Lu-Hang Mua-Trang An: Discover the natural splendor and historical significance of Ninh Binh with a visit to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Hang Mua Cave Small and private group tour: A small and private group for the best comfort and care from all of the services Duration: 9 hours: Start the tour 07:30. Tour end 18:30 Local meal Modern comfortable transfer: Depend on the group size we arrange the transfer: 1-4 person 7 seats car. 5-9 persons 16 seats bus. 10-15 person 29 seats Small Group Tour: Visit the best of Trang An recognized by USNESCO as a mixed natural and cultural property in Ninh Binh province. Explore Tam Coc - a beautiful natural setting well-known as the Inland Halong Bay
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
- Charming Vietnam Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise us your hotel name and address. Please advise the name booked with hotel. Should you stay at homestays, apartments or Airbnb please advise us the address clearly for pick up. Some apartments we can not pick up as our guide and car are not allowed to come in. You have to come to our office for the tour departure
- If you stay outside of Hanoi Old Quarter. Should take a private tour then our guide and driver would pick up and drop off at your hotel or if you do not stay in Hanoi. Our guide will meet you at our office - 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
- Hotel pick up time will be varied from 07:30. We will inform you the exact time as receiving your hotel address. The pick up time depends on traffic jam, weather and other customers in group tour. Therefore, the driver and tour guide take time to collect all customers. If they come late, we hope that you can sympathize for this inconvenience and patiently wait them.
- The price is not applied in holidays
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 2+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $226
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Charming Vietnam Travel, who run 32 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.2.
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Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour cost?
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Prices start at $39 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 - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour 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 - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour?
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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 - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 2. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour?
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Around 0 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 - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour 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 - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour?
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Included: Lunch of local cuisine; Professional English speaking guide; Do not tip if local people request it (It is beyond our control, but we want to inform our; Complimentary water bottles on the bus; and Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter. Not included: Tips and gratuities; Personal expenses and others not mentioned in the package; Travel insurance; and Dinks and other meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 403 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour offered in?
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It runs in 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 - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour?
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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.
What happens to Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Ninh Binh - The Best of Hoa Lu - Hang Mua - Trang An Boat Tour?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Join In Group Tour, Private Tour of Ninh Binh Tour, Small Group Ninh Binh Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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