11 hour(s)
English
Included
Visit Hoa Lu the ancient capital with rich history
Climb Mua Cave for panoramic mountain and river views
Sampan boat trip in Trang An Eco Scenic Complex
Discover a long cave with stalagmites and stalactites
Experience a mix of culture history and natural beauty
€ 55.13
€ 50.72
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Take a full day journey from Hanoi to uncover the beauty and history of Ninh Binh, one of Vietnam’s most stunning destinations. Begin your trip with a visit to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, where you can explore the remnants of Vietnam’s rich past and learn about its historical significance. Continue to Mua Cave, where climbing to the top of the mountain rewards you with a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes of rivers, mountains, and greenery.
After enjoying a delicious buffet lunch featuring local cuisine, the adventure continues with a sampan boat trip through the Trang An Eco Scenic Complex. Here, you will glide across serene waters surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and peaceful countryside. A highlight of this journey is discovering a long cave filled with incredible stalagmites and stalactites, showcasing the natural beauty of the region. This day trip offers the perfect mix of culture, history, and nature, leaving travelers with unforgettable memories of Ninh Binh.
Air conditioned limousine bus from Hanoi Old Quarter
All entrance fees
Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
English speaking tour guide
Beverages and personal expenses
Pick up outside Hanoi Old Quarter
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Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Hat sunglasses and sunscreen
Public transportation nearby
Not wheelchair accessible
Keep personal essentials
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Well organized and nice boat ride. Even tough I prefer "off the beaten track" type of things, I think this is worth visiting. It's 250 pax. It's fair considering the lady rowing for you for 3 hours. We went early in the morning and when we left, it was very crowded. Maybe consider this in your day plan.
Such an amazing experience! We chose Route 1 and went through nine beautiful caves. The views were incredible, and it wasn’t crowded—most of the time, it was just our boat! We’ll definitely return to try the other routes. Tip: If you’re also visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, buy the combo tickets!
I truly cannot give it 3 stars, because it was really beautiful, but the experience was really confusing. I couldn't figure out how to take a guide on the boat (we saw there was a price for it so I'm pretty sure it was possible) but getting to the boat was pretty overwhelming. We didn't know where to go, was there specific queue for the different routes ? (There was not ? I think you just have to talk to the lady ordering the boat and she'll match you up with some boat). So we went into our boat with two Vietnamese ladied who were very nice but did try to talk to us as we just looked as fish out of water. They were very nice and kind of adopted us as we stopped at the different pagodas and went roaming together. (Very nice and very cute). Anyway my problem is the lack of directions at the stops, we didn't stop at the first temple we were supposed to, I don't know why, but we didn't have the courage to ask anyway. The second, we went there with the Vietnamese ladies and we got kinda lost, there was supposed to be tran (I think ?) temple, the one only route one can give you access to, and we just ended up climbing stares to two pavillion that weren't worth the stairs ? And we just went back. The grottos were nice, do bring something for the water though as the ceiling rains on your head. The last temple was in construction, so we saw a total of 0 beautiful temple In route one. There was not many people on this route so maybe the information was somewhere and we missed it ? Also we wanted to tip our boat rower but we missed our timing and he seemed really disappointed, so do really think about giving it before arriving.
So so beautiful and very much worth it! Came there on a weekday, early in the morning (around 8am), as a couple. There was no waiting line, and we also didn’t have to wait for them to find other 2 people for our boat, as it was smoothly organized. All is very well organized and the scenery is just stunning. It was not too crowded! I recommend to tip the person on your boat as 3 hours of rowing is hard work ☺️
This is such a nice place in Ninh Bhin..it will be remembered for your life time. It's scenic all the way you row the boat. There are 3 routes covering the water ways. We have chosen 2nd route which is for 1.45 hours and you have option to stop at 2 temples. There are multiple temples enroute and enhances the experience. I was thrilled with their natural beauty. I visited this place during drizzling and my experience is great. I seriously suggest pay some decent tip to the farmers who row our boats. They had to do a lot of hardwork and they don't row it like everyday. Optionally there are paddlers in each boat and you can also row the boat. The cave experiences are unique. I would say this is a great and unforgettable experience . There is king kong shaped hill you can see where these movies are shooted.
