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Hoa Lu - Trang An: Scenic Boat Ride & Views
4.8
13 Ratings
Hoa Lư
Discover Vietnam’s ancient capital, serene boat rides, and breathtaking views. Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, and Bich Dong Pagoda’s hidden gems.
Discover Vietnam’s ancient capital, serene boat rides, and breathtaking views. Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, and Bich Dong Pagoda’s hidden gems.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mua Caves - 9:30 AM: Explore Mua Cave, which means Dance, by climbing 500 steps to the summit of Mua Mountain. From the top, enjoy a panoramic view of the stunning scenery of Hoa Lu.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 11:00 AM: Discover Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le from the…
- Mua Caves - 9:30 AM: Explore Mua Cave, which means Dance, by climbing 500 steps to the summit of Mua Mountain. From the top, enjoy a panoramic view of the stunning scenery of Hoa Lu.
- Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - 11:00 AM: Discover Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le from the 10th century, and learn about the heroic histories of these two kings during the Chinese Wars. Afterwards, proceed to Tam Coc, located 10 km from Hoa Lu.
- Trang An Landscape Complex - 12:30 PM: Savor a delightful lunch at our restaurant, featuring exquisite local cuisine.
- Trang An Landscape Complex - 1:30 PM: Head to the Trang An Eco-Tourism site, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes. Board a small boat to explore Trang An, where you’ll encounter majestic limestone cliffs, intriguing caves, and picturesque countryside views, including tranquil streams, rice paddies, and lush green fields. Enjoy a boat trip to explore the cave complex: Dai Cave, May Cave, Dot Cave, and the Kong film set, as well as Vu Lam Royal Step, Dia Linh Mountain, Suoi Tien Temple, and Trinh Temple, all set amidst a mysterious and wild landscape, reminiscent of Ha Long Bay on land in Ninh Binh.
- Bich Dong Pagoda - 4:30 PM: Board the bus to visit Bich Dong Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Ninh Binh.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Tour guide provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee and Trang An boat ticket included
- 2 bottles of water provided
- Lunch included
- Tour guide provided
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee and Trang An boat ticket included
- 2 bottles of water provided
What's Not Included
- Drinks in Meal
- Personal spends and tips
- Children taller than 1.2m are considered adults. Please pay the same price as adults
- Surcharge on national holidays: 300.000 vnd/pax
- Drinks in Meal
- Personal spends and tips
- Children taller than 1.2m are considered adults. Please pay the same price as adults
- Surcharge on national holidays: 300.000 vnd/pax
Additional Information
Hoa Lu - Trang An
• Explore Ancient Capital: Stroll through the historic citadel of Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam.
• Scenic Boat Ride: Drift along the tranquil waterways of Trang An, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Stunning Landscapes: Admire the breathtaking limestone karsts and vibrant greenery.
Mua Cave - Bich Dong…
Hoa Lu - Trang An
• Explore Ancient Capital: Stroll through the historic citadel of Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam.
• Scenic Boat Ride: Drift along the tranquil waterways of Trang An, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Stunning Landscapes: Admire the breathtaking limestone karsts and vibrant greenery.
Mua Cave - Bich Dong Pagoda
• Breathtaking Views: Ascend to the summit of Mua Cave for sweeping views of Tam Coc and the surrounding countryside.
• Hidden Pagoda: Uncover the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda, tucked away among cliffs and caves.
• Scenic Hike: Delight in a scenic hike through captivating landscapes and charming rice fields.
Location
Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(13 Ratings)
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Manish_d
Dec 2, 2025
Day trip - A super day trip with very friendly guide , except of the lunch ( which isn’t the best for vegetarians) it was perfect
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Ashlee_s
Nov 21, 2025
Active and fun tour! - This tour offered great experiences, from hiking to temples (great views) and a beautiful boat ride through the valley and through caves. Our guide, Danny, was very funny, knowledgeable and friendly. Be aware that the hike up to the Mua viewpoint is a little strenuous (but worth it) for those not used to that type of physical activity.
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Jenny
May 26, 2025
Ninh Bình - top-notch experience! - From start to finish, everything was exceptional — the local food was delicious, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about every place we visited. The beautiful and unique landscape was absolutely breathtaking and added so much to the experience. Our guide shared so many interesting stories and insights that really brought the history and culture of Ninh Bình to life. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
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Ian
Apr 9, 2025
Good value tour - Very enjoyable trip and good value as the trip lasts all day
Our guide ‘Kevin’ was excellent. Very informative whilst being very funny as well.
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Ann_m
Mar 31, 2025
Excellent trip & great lunch - Excellent trip. Guide very good - informative, good personality & interacted well with group. Superb lunch in lovely, quiet riverside setting - much better than i ever expected.
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Daydream12291261896
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing day trip Ninh Binh - I can’t even describe how amazing this day was !
We climbed up to Dragon Mountain , saw the Pagodas and a beautiful Temple and the rowing boat trip to visit the caves from Trang a topped up everything . This trip exceeded our expectations. We had an amazing lunch in a beautiful local restaurant. Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable. Highly recommended !
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Janet_t
Mar 17, 2025
Best tour guide, nice scenery but time was limit. - Too much to see and not enough time. The rowling boat was 3 hrs which is long. It should be 1.5 so the tourists can explore more scenery.
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Liamcq5952kw
Feb 15, 2025
Fantastic - This day tour was fantastic, my friends and I had a great time. Everything from the transportation, food, tour guide, and actual locations we went made our trip. I would absolutely book this if you are not sure what to see.
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Jimdi7883hd
Oct 21, 2025
2 Day Trip to Ninh Binh and Halong Bay - Good trip overall. John, my guide, was friendly and his English was OK. The trip to Ninh Binh pleasant with a nice variety of things to see and do and was good that John was able to join the boat tour as normally guides do not join.
Cruise on Halong Bay was also nice, although very crowded with all the other boats doing the same itinerary basically.
The organisation was fine but required a lot of back and forth on WhatsApp to clarify details of timings, what to bring etc. I would recommend for future the agency provides a detailed set of upfront info that anticipates questions from visitors to avoid the need to do this as much in future. Other than that would be happy to recommend them.
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581skaist_m
Mar 25, 2025
Overall - a good tour, well-organized daily program - The tour itself was really good. I ordered it for my clients and they were satisfied. Only one important BUT...The driver was about an hour late and could not be contacted. Customers were already worried and thinking about plan B. I understand that everything happens and delays happen too, but it would be good to be informed about it and not have to worry.
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