Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu – Cycling – Trang An Boat Tour – Mua Cave

Tour overview

Experience the perfect combination of culture, nature, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes on this full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, enjoy a relaxing countryside cycling trip, discover the magnificent Trang An grottoes by boat, and conquer the iconic viewpoint at Mua Cave.

This itinerary is designed and operated by Pegasus Vietnam Tours, ensuring comfort, safety, and high-quality service throughout the day.

Children policy:

Under 5 years: Free (excluding entrance fee, lunch, bus seat)
5–8 years: 75% of adult price
From 9 years: Adult price

Included

Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
Modern bus or Limousine bus
English-speaking tour guide
2 bottles of mineral water per person
Buffet lunch at local restaurant
All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary

Not Included

Beverages, personal expenses
Tips for guide and driver

07:00 – 07:45 | Pick-up from Hanoi

Our English-speaking guide will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Begin a comfortable 110 km journey to Ninh Binh on a modern bus. A short break will be provided on the way.

10:30 | Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Visit Hoa Lu, the first capital of Vietnam, dating back to the 10th century.
Discover the ancient temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, admire unique traditional architecture, and learn about the heroic history of the early Vietnamese dynasties.

11:30 | Countryside Cycling Experience

Enjoy a scenic cycling trip along peaceful rural roads, passing lotus ponds, rice fields, limestone mountains, and small villages. This is one of the most relaxing and authentic ways to experience local life in Ninh Binh.

12:00 | Buffet Lunch

Savor a delicious buffet lunch at our restaurant overlooking the beautiful Tam Coc landscape. A variety of local specialties and Vietnamese dishes are served.

13:30 | Trang An Grottoes Boat Trip

Continue to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its emerald rivers and stunning limestone karst formations.
Board a traditional sampan boat rowed by local villagers and drift gently through a series of mystical caves including Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, and visit spiritual sites such as Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple.
This peaceful 2-hour boat journey is considered one of the most beautiful in Vietnam.

15:30 | Mua Cave – Ngoa Long Mountain

Arrive at Mua Cave and begin a short hike up Ngoa Long Mountain (Dragon Mountain). From the top, enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Tam Coc’s rice fields, limestone valleys, and winding rivers — one of the most iconic photography spots in Ninh Binh.