Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking Discount Tickets

Get your discount tickets for the Day tour Hoa Lu, Trang An/Tam Coc with rowing boat and Mua Cave, save up to 9% !

Overview

Visit Ninh Binh's most iconic attractions, including Trang An or Tam Coc, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and Mua Cave, all in one unforgettable day. Enjoy a peaceful hand-rowed boat ride through spectacular limestone caves, winding rivers, and stunning karst landscapes. Hike to the top of Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc, lush rice fields, and dramatic mountain scenery. Travel in comfort with round-trip transportation from Hanoi and an experienced English-speaking guide. Savor an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch featuring local specialties. Choose between the UNESCO-listed Trang An boat tour or the scenic Tam Coc boat ride to match your travel style.

Pickup Information

Pickup and drop-off are available within Hanoi's Old Quarter. If your accommodation is outside the Old Quarter, we will arrange the nearest meeting point for you. Our operator will contact you via WhatsApp one day before departure to confirm your exact pickup time.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hanoi Old Quarter Vietnam
If your hotel is located in Hanoi Old Quarter, please choose hotel pick up on hotel listing or send the message your hotel address for us, we will check and confirm you. If your hotel is outside of Hanoi Old Quarter, we will provide you with the nearest meeting point. Our operator will contact you via WhatsApp one day before departure to confirm your exact pickup time.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Hoa Lu Temple
Hoa Lu is an ancient city surrounded by the Trang An limestone mountains. Its northwest is bordered by the Hoang Long River, the tributaries of which run through the capital, cooling the weather within the city and serving as convenient waterways. Hoa Lu is known as the first capital of Vietnam with a wide range of historical landmarks. In 968, King Dinh Bo Linh of Dai Co Viet (an old name of Vietnam) constructed his capital in Hoa Lu and ruled until the year 980.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Trang An Grottoes
Explore the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex on a traditional hand-rowed sampan boat. Glide through peaceful waterways, pass beneath natural limestone caves, and admire towering karst mountains surrounded by lush greenery. Along the way, you'll visit ancient temples nestled in the landscape while enjoying one of Vietnam's most spectacular natural settings.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Known as the "Halong Bay on Land," Tam Coc is one of Ninh Binh's most breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, gliding through three natural limestone caves while passing towering karst mountains, lush rice fields, and picturesque countryside. The scenery changes with the seasons, offering stunning views year-round.
Duration: 90 mins
5. Mua Caves
Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Mua Cave for one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Ninh Binh. From the top, take in breathtaking vistas of the Tam Coc valley, winding rivers, emerald rice fields, and dramatic limestone karsts. At the foot of the mountain, stroll through the picturesque lotus pond (seasonal), while along the climb you'll discover impressive stone stairways, scenic viewpoints, and the iconic dragon statue and pagoda at the summit—making Hang Mua one of Ninh Binh's most unforgettable attractions.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

English-speaking tour guide

Entrance fees to all attractions included in the itinerary.

Round-trip transportation from Hanoi by air-conditioned vehicle.

Traditional hand-rowed boat ride at Trang An or Tam Coc.

Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options available

A bottle of water per person

vehicle Bike is a very small activity (30mins) in Hoa Lu & just for fun & free

Exclusion

Beverages & Drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The rest of the remaining duration of the tour are for the travel time"

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