Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam

Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]

Outty Ranking 66 5.0 · 8 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $54
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66/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] worth booking?

Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $54 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
66 / 100
Rating
5/5 (8)
Duration
10 hours
From
$54 per person

Tran An is one of Vietnam's most iconic scenic spots, known as the "Ha Long Bay of Land", but in the past few years, tours to Mua Cave, where you can admire the superb view of Tam Coc, another river rafting spot, from the top of a small mountain, have become very popular, especially among Westerners. ◆Schedule 7:00 - 7:50 : Your Japanese speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel. Travel time from Hanoi to the ancient city of Hoa Lu is approximately 2 hours.We will take one break along the way (10 minutes). 10:00 : Arrive at "Ancient City Hoa Lu".Visit the remains of the Ding dynasty (Ding Chow), Vietnam's first dynasty. 11 : 30 : Cycling ※Free participation (no extra charge for cycling!!!) 12:00 : Lunch at restaurant Enjoy Ninh Binh's signature goat meat dishes, scallops and spring rolls in a buffet style or set lunch. 13 :30 : Downriver in Chang An 16:00 : Visit Mua caves (called Han Mua in Vietnamese). 17 :30 : Return to Hanoi.We will take one break along the way (10 minutes). 18 : 45 : Arrive Hanoi *Times are approximate. Enjoy dinner at Hanoi's famous Buncha restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter. ※Dismissal at restaurant ※If you do not want to eat dinner, we will send you to Hanoi Old Quarter or designated hotel. ※There is no refund if you do not eat dinner.Please note in advance. ※Times are approximate. Tour Includes Limousine bus between Hanoi and Ninh Binh, Japanese guide, PET bottle of water (1 bottle per person), Hoa Lu entrance fee, Mua cave entrance fee, Tran An boat ride, cycling, lunch and dinner. ◆Participation · This tour can be booked from one person and runs daily. ・Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes when possible. ・Please be sure to take responsibility for managing your valuables and cash.We are not responsible for damage or loss.

What you get

    About this experience

    Tran An is one of Vietnam's most iconic scenic spots, known as the "Ha Long Bay of Land", but in the past few years, tours to Mua Cave, where you can admire the superb view of Tam Coc, another river rafting spot, from the top of a small mountain, have become very popular, especially among Westerners. ◆Schedule 7:00 - 7:50 : Your Japanese speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel. Travel time from Hanoi to the ancient city of Hoa Lu is approximately 2 hours.We will take one break along the way (10 minutes). 10:00 : Arrive at "Ancient City Hoa Lu".Visit the remains of the Ding dynasty (Ding Chow), Vietnam's first dynasty. 11 : 30 : Cycling ※Free participation (no extra charge for cycling!!!) 12:00 : Lunch at restaurant Enjoy Ninh Binh's signature goat meat dishes, scallops and spring rolls in a buffet style or set lunch. 13 :30 : Downriver in Chang An 16:00 : Visit Mua caves (called Han Mua in Vietnamese). 17 :30 : Return to Hanoi.We will take one break along the way (10 minutes). 18 : 45 : Arrive Hanoi *Times are approximate. Enjoy dinner at Hanoi's famous Buncha restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter. ※Dismissal at restaurant ※If you do not want to eat dinner, we will send you to Hanoi Old Quarter or designated hotel. ※There is no refund if you do not eat dinner.Please note in advance. ※Times are approximate. Tour Includes Limousine bus between Hanoi and Ninh Binh, Japanese guide, PET bottle of water (1 bottle per person), Hoa Lu entrance fee, Mua cave entrance fee, Tran An boat ride, cycling, lunch and dinner. ◆Participation · This tour can be booked from one person and runs daily. ・Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes when possible. ・Please be sure to take responsibility for managing your valuables and cash.We are not responsible for damage or loss.

    What's included

    Included

    • Japanese guide
    • cycling
    • Limousine bus between Hanoi and Ninh Binh
    • Trang An boat ride fee
    • Lunch, Dinner
    • Bottled water (1 bottle per person)
    • Hoa Lu entrance fee
    • Admission to Mua Cave, Senko Photography

    Not included

    • Other than those above

    What you'll see and do

    1. Hoa Lu District

      07:00~07:50: A Japanese speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel. Travel time from Hanoi to the ancient city of Hoa Lu is approximately 2 hours.We will take one break along the way (10 minutes).

      50 minutes here

    2. Hoa Lu District

      10:00: Arrived in the "ancient city of Hoa Lu".Visit the remains of the Ding dynasty (Ding Chow), Vietnam's first dynasty. 11:30: Cycling *Free participation (no additional charge for cycling!!!)

      5 minutes here

    3. Hoa Lu District

      12:00: Lunch at a restaurant Enjoy Ninh Binh's signature goat meat dishes, scallops and spring rolls in a buffet style or set lunch ( Separate each dish and serve )

      60 minutes here

    4. Trang An Grottoes

      13:30: River rafting in Chang An 16:00: Visit Mua Caves (called Han Mua in Vietnamese)

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Mua Caves

      17:30: Return to Hanoi.We will take one break along the way (10 minutes).

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    6. Ninh Binh

      18:45: Arrive Hanoi *Times are approximate. Enjoy dinner at Hanoi's famous Buncha restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter. ※You can also choose the okowaya "Xoi Yen". Dinner * One drink (beer or soft drink) is free. Dismissed at restaurant ※If you do not want to eat dinner, we will send you to Hanoi Old Quarter or designated hotel. ※There is no refund if you do not eat dinner.Please note in advance.

      120 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hanoi

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • thờ i gian bắt đầu 7h: 30 phút

      Duration: 7 hours Pickup included

    • [Japanese Guide] Trang An Hoa Lu Tour [Limousine Bus or Japanese Tour Private Car]

      Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ja
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Công Ty Du Lịch Việt Tâm Anh - JvtaTourism

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    8 verified traveler reviews for Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    朋子 白 · January 2025

    The Best Journey

    The weather was good and the scenery was beautiful! I also enjoyed cycling. The guide was also very satisfied with the careful work! You can use it with confidence.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Takahiro w · January 2025

    Recommended

    It was a very good view and experience. The bus was beautiful and the guide was kind. It was rather overstuffed with very little waiting time at each facility, and I was a bit pressed for time, but I recommend it if you want to experience something in a day. I went there at the end of the year, so maybe I could have done it a bit more slowly at a different time, but it was still a satisfying experience.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    eikoobasan · April 2024

    Full of activities!! Highly recommended!

    On Sunday, 11 Japanese people participated (2 of them were single). They picked us up at the hotel at 8am and we moved in a limousine bus. Thanks to the attentiveness of our guide, Thien (who looks like Nagatomo), we never got bored during the trip and had a very enjoyable time. On the way there, he used a tablet to explain the tour contents and life in Vietnam. On the way back, we got stuck in traffic and it took more than twice as long as usual, but he played Japanese enka songs from his smartphone. It was a sunny day, but it was 34 degrees and it was very hot, so we were sweating while climbing Mua Cave. We had a lot of fun experiencing various things, such as river boating in Chang An and cycling after lunch. In the latter half of the tour, everyone became friends and we had lively conversations. We returned to the old town and he took us to a bun cha restaurant for dinner. When I told him I had eaten there the day before, he took me to a famous okowa restaurant. I was really impressed by Thien's attentiveness. His Japanese is fluent and easy to understand. When I applied for this tour, I compared the contents and prices with other tours, and this company's tour was the cheapest. The Hanoi map I received was very useful as it captured all the important points.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    DayTrip25688065237 · February 2024

    Tours, guides

    It was cold and cloudy with light rain, but that also made for a nice atmosphere! Our guide, Duy, spoke Japanese very well and was a wonderful guide with kindness, humor and a wealth of knowledge. I would like to join Duy's tour again when I come to Hanoi. Thank you very much 🇻🇳

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Resort46269335404 · January 2024

    Halong Land Tour in Japanese

    I participated in a Japanese tour of Trang An, Hoa Lu, and Mua Cave. At Mua Cave, you can climb a nearby hill. The steps are large and quite steep, but the view from the top is amazing. Try your best to climb. It was January, so the temperature was moderate (around 20°C), but if it was summer, you might be drenched in sweat by the time you reach the top. Although it was a Japanese tour, the limousine bus was the same as the cozy vietnam tour, probably because there were only a few people. In addition, a Japanese guide will always accompany you, so you can be guided in Japanese on the bus and on site. The price is very reasonable for a tour with a Japanese guide, but there were no problems at all, and you can even enjoy bun cha at a restaurant after arriving in Hanoi city.

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    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
    $54 to $8,900
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Công Ty Du Lịch Việt Tâm Anh - JvtaTourism, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.8.

    See everything Công Ty Du Lịch Việt Tâm Anh - JvtaTourism runs

    Why this scores 66

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)34
    Booking momentum (14% weight)26
    Value for money (12% weight)64
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

    How much does Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] cost?

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    Prices start at $54 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]?

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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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]?

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    Around 3 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]?

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    Included: Japanese guide; cycling; Limousine bus between Hanoi and Ninh Binh; Trang An boat ride fee; and Lunch, Dinner. Not included: Other than those above. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 855 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] offered in?

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    It runs in Japanese. 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]?

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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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner] 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 Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]?

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    Across 8 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    What booking options are available for Tran Hoa Lu Mua Cave Tour [Includes Japanese guide, incense sticks, limousine bus, lunch and dinner]?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including thờ i gian bắt đầu 7h: 30 phút, [Japanese Guide] Trang An Hoa Lu Tour [Limousine Bus or Japanese Tour Private Car]. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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