Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave
Overview
Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh in one unforgettable day. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam, and explore its rich history and cultural heritage.
Continue your journey with a relaxing Trang An boat cruise, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its limestone karsts, caves, and serene waterways. Enjoy breathtaking scenery often called “Halong Bay on land.”
End the tour at Mua Cave, where a short climb rewards you with panoramic views of rice fields, rivers, and dramatic mountain landscapes—perfect for photos and nature lovers.
This one day tour from Hanoi is ideal for travelers seeking a perfect balance of culture, nature, and scenic beauty in a comfortable and time-efficient itinerary.
Included
- Transfer from hotel/ stay in Hanoi Old Quarter to Halong Bay & return by A/C tourist bus
- English Speaking Guide
- A bottle of water for each person
- Vietnamese cuisine lunch
- Entrance fee
Exclude
- Beverages, Drinks for Lunch, Travel insurance, tax
- Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
- Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Anything that is NOT mentioned.
Itinerary
07.30 – 08.00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09.15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10.30: Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people
12.30: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13.30: Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.
15.45: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
17.00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
19.00 - 19.30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Best thing to know
- Vietnamese currency: VND (Vietnam dong)
You should prepare cash (US dollars) in advance or use a credit card to pay in Vietnam
Special services
- If you have special service requests such as vegetarian meals, single room requests or special assistance, please contact the consultant directly.
Other notes about departure schedule
- Please read the tour’s applicable conditions carefully. You can also contact Moojalan.vn to receive prices and programs according to your request.
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