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Depart from Hanoi for a flexible day trip to Ninh Binh. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and enjoy a scenic boat ride in Trang An or Tam Coc, with options tailored to your time and preference.

Highlights

• Choose from 6 flexible tour options that match your travel style and comfort
• Conquer the Mua Cave viewpoint for breathtaking valley and mountain scenery
• Enjoy smooth round trip transfers in shared, VIP, or private vehicles
• Taste authentic Vietnamese dishes with a delicious buffet lunch in Ninh Binh
• Boat through caves, rivers, and rice fields in Trang An or Tam Coc

Description

Leave the busy streets of Hanoi and enjoy a full day trip to Ninh Binh, where ancient temples, scenic viewpoints, and peaceful river landscapes await. This tour offers two main routes: Hoa Lu Mua Cave or Bai Dinh Mua Cave. All options include round trip transfers from Hanoi, lunch at a local restaurant, and a relaxing boat experience. If you choose the Hoa Lu route, you will visit Vietnam’s former ancient capital and explore temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le kings. If you choose the Bai Dinh route, you will explore the largest Buddhist pagoda complex in Southeast Asia, known for its grand architecture and quiet courtyards. Please note that the electric buggy inside Bai Dinh Pagoda is not included and must be paid on site. Your journey continues to Mua Cave, where a stone staircase leads to one of the best viewpoints in Ninh Binh. From the top, you can enjoy wide views of rice fields, winding rivers, and limestone mountains, making it a perfect spot for memorable photos. After the viewpoint, relax on a sampan boat ride through either Trang An or Tam Coc, depending on the option you choose during the booking step. • Trang An features cave tunnels and peaceful valleys surrounded by karst cliffs. • Tam Coc offers open rice fields and gentle river scenery between the mountains. At the end of the day, your driver will take you back to Hanoi, where the tour concludes with drop off at your original meeting point. To suit different travel styles, this experience is available as a Big Group, Small Group, VIP Limousine, or Private Tour. All formats follow the same main route but offer different comfort levels and group sizes. ***Please note: The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions, traffic, or water levels. Any changes will be made to ensure safety and maintain a smooth experience while still covering the main highlights.

Includes

Hotel pickup in center Hanoi Old Quarter Air conditioned transportation by Big Bus, Minibus, VIP Limousine, or Private Car (depending on option) English speaking guide Entrance ticket to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (for Hoa Lu option) Entrance ticket to Bai Dinh Pagoda grounds (for Bai Dinh option) Entrance ticket to Mua Cave viewpoint Trang An or Tam Coc boat ride ticket (depending on option) Bicycle rental in Ninh Binh (for Hoa Lu route) Buffet lunch at a local restaurant Bottled drinking water

Important Information

• As there are multiple options, we advise you to review the details carefully before booking Bai Dinh electric buggy fee: 100,000 VND per person (mandatory on site and cannot be skipped or separated from the group) Trang An or Tam Coc will be arranged by the provider based on availability Note: Itinerary may change due to traffic, weather, or site conditions, but all main activities will be included Holiday surcharge: 100,000 VND (200,000 VND Dcar), payable on-site on 1–3 Feb, 29 Apr–2 May, 2 Sep, and 31 Dec–1 Jan (2026).

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund