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By Real Vietnam Travel Company

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was ฿1,859 and current price is ฿1,673 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy entrance tickets to all attractions included in the tour price
    • Travel comfortably with return transfers between Hanoi and Ninh Binh
    • Explore Trang An by boat through scenic rivers, caves, and limestone mountains
    • Hike up Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views
    • Savour authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant

Activity location

    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Shuttle Bus 32 Seats | Hoa Lu – Trang An & Mua Cave Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Travel return from Hanoi Old Quarter in an air-conditioned 32-seat shuttle bus. This budget-friendly option has the same itinerary and inclusions, visiting Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave. The live guide speaks English and Vietnamese during the tour.

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
฿1,858.96
฿1,673.06 x 1 Adult฿1,673.06
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The previous price was ฿1,858.96 and current price is ฿1,673.06
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Limousine 17–23 Seats | Hoa Lu – Trang An & Mua Cave Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Medium-sized group tour (17–23 passengers): Ride in comfort on a premium air-conditioned limousine bus with soft, spacious seats, Hanoi Old Quarter hotel pickup/drop-off, visits to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave, and a bilingual English-Vietnamese guide.

Starting time: 7:15
Price details
฿2,042.23
฿1,797.16 x 1 Adult฿1,797.16
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The previous price was ฿2,042.23 and current price is ฿1,797.16
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VIP Limousine 9–11 Seats | Hoa Lu – Trang An & Mua Cave Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Enjoy a premium small-group trip in a VIP 9–11-seat limousine, travelling in comfort with personalised service throughout the journey. Enjoy a smooth, stylish, high-quality tour of Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with a bilingual English-Vietnamese guide.

Starting time: 7:15
Price details
฿2,958.62
฿2,662.76 x 1 Adult฿2,662.76
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The previous price was ฿2,958.62 and current price is ฿2,662.76
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    All entrance fees and the Trang An boat ride (Hoa Lư, Trang An & Mua Cave)
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy a short, relaxing cycling tour through the peaceful countryside
  • Inclusions
    Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter are provided by Dcar, limousine bus or shuttle bus, depending on the option you selected
  • Inclusions
    Mineral water on the bus
  • Inclusions
    Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • Inclusions
    Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options available
  • Inclusions
    Free use of a hat or raincoat during the trip
  • Inclusions
    Luggage storage available in the bus luggage compartment
  • Exclusions
    Drinks, travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional service charge for local boat rowers and tour staff)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions

What you can expect

  • Discover Ninh Binh’s highlights in one day: visit Hoa Lu, cruise Trang An by sampan, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch & hike Mua Cave for panoramic views.

    Pick-up and drop-off information:
    ▶ Return Bus Transfer from Hanoi Old Quarter
    Pick-up time: 7:00 – 7:45 AM
    Hotel pick-up is available for hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
    In some cases, if bus access is limited or your hotel is on a narrow street, we'll arrange a nearby meeting point within a short walking distance of your hotel & confirm the details before your tour.
    Please provide your exact hotel address & a WhatsApp phone number so we can arrange your pick-up smoothly.
    Drop-off: Around 7:00 PM. We'll drop you off at your hotel or the nearest convenient location.

    ▶ Hotels outside Hanoi Old Quarter (Last pick-up)
    Please come to:

    • 120 Le Duan Street (Hanoi Railway Station)
    • 84 Tran Nhan Tong Street (Hotel du Parc Hanoi)
      Pick-up time: 7:35 – 7:50 AM. Please arrive at 7:35 AM
      ✅ Morning traffic in Hanoi can be busy, so we recommend leaving a bit early to ensure you arrive on time.

    Ninh Binh tour:
    09h15: Take a 15–20-minute break at a stopover to relax and use the bathroom.
    ◆ 10h00–10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the kings’ temples. With guidance from our local guide, you will learn more about Vietnamese history

    Relax before lunch:

    • Take a short bike ride with a tour guide: Get on a bike and cycle along a unique route to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains.
    • Cycling is optional. If you are unable to ride a bicycle, please let us know in advance so we can make suitable arrangements based on the day's itinerary.

    12h00: Enjoy a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes are the local speciality
    (Vegetarian food is available)

    ◆13:30: Arrive at Trang An and spend about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours exploring the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aboard a traditional sampan boat shared by up to 4 guests and rowed by a local boatman. Explore the amazing cave tunnel system as you glide through tranquil waterways surrounded by towering limestone mountains and sacred temples. Enjoy this part of the journey at your own pace, taking in the peaceful surroundings and breathtaking scenery.

    ◆Get back on the bus and continue to Mua Cave. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc's rice fields, winding rivers, and dramatic limestone karsts. It's one of the most iconic viewpoints in Ninh Binh and a perfect spot to capture unforgettable photos before heading back to Hanoi.
    ✔The itinerary may change due to weather or traffic to ensure the best possible experience.

    Return:
    Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi.
    Arrival time in Hanoi around 7:00 PM – 7:35 PM. (depending on traffic)
    “If you have an early bus, train, or flight after the tour, please bring your luggage with you during the trip”
    End of the tour!

Location

Activity location

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam