NXD03 · One day · Shared group tour

Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave

Hanoi · Hoa Lu · Trang An · Mua Cave

Duration: One day
Pick-up: Hotel in Hanoi
Departures: Daily
Group: Shared, with guide
From: $37 per adult

Overview

The same landscape as the Tam Coc day, taken in the other order: the old capital in the morning, a boat through the Trang An caves after lunch, and the climb up Mua Cave when the afternoon light is best.

Temples of King Dinh and King Le at Hoa Lu
Trang An, a UNESCO-listed landscape of rivers, caves and karst
Boat through Lam, Vang, Dai and Thanh Truot caves
Stops at Suoi Tien temple and Vu Lam palace
Climb to the top of Mua Cave at the end of the day

Your day, step by step

Morning: Hanoi to Hoa Lu

Hotel pick-up at about 7:00 to 7:15 and the road south to Ninh Binh, about 110 km. At Hoa Lu you visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le.

Lunch · Lunch included

A set lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Trang An by boat

A rowing boat takes you through the Lam, Vang, Dai and Thanh Truot caves, with landings at Suoi Tien temple and the Vu Lam palace.

Late afternoon: Mua Cave

The stone staircase to the Ngoa Long viewpoint, with the whole valley below. The road back to Hanoi starts at about 5:15 and you arrive around 7:30 in the evening.

Times are a guide: traffic and the sailing or opening schedule on the day can move them a little.

What the price covers

Included

Air-conditioned car or minibus
One lunch
Trang An entrance ticket and boat
Guide throughout
One bottle of water per person
Travel insurance

Not included

VAT invoice
Drinks with meals and personal expenses
Tips for your guide and driver

Good to know

When do I need to book by?

By 17:00 Vietnam time the day before you travel. For a later booking, message us on WhatsApp and we will check.

How much do children pay?

Adults (10 and over): $37
Children 5–9 (5 to 9): $28
Children 1–4 (1 to 4): free

How do I pay, and when is it confirmed?

Pay securely by PayPal or card. We confirm by email within 12 hours, and you get a full refund if we cannot confirm your date.

Where is the pick-up?

From your hotel in central Hanoi. You tell us the hotel when you book.

Booking conditions and cancellation

Children aged 1 to 4 travel free (one free child per two adults); ages 5 to 9 pay 75%; from 10 the adult fare applies. Scheduled departure from central Hanoi; the exact pick-up point is confirmed when you book. Free cancellation is not offered once a booking is made: the fee is 30% of the fare more than 10 days before departure, 50% at 5 to 10 days, 75% at 3 to 5 days and 100% inside 3 days. Public-holiday and Tet departures cannot be changed or refunded.

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Departure date

Book by 17:00 Vietnam time the day before.

Travellers

Adults 10 and over · $37

Children 5–9 5 to 9 · $28 · 75% of the adult fare

Children 1–4 1 to 4 · Free — one per 2 paying travellers

Pick-up from your hotel in central Hanoi. You give us the hotel on the next step.