Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave & Bich Dong Full Day Tour
📋 Tour Overview
Located just 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Ninh Binh province boasts some of the most spectacular karst landscapes in Northern Vietnam. This premium full-day experience brings you to Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam during the 10th century, followed by a panoramic mountain hike up Mua Cave. You'll then enjoy a spectacular 3-hour traditional rowboat journey through the UNESCO-protected Trang An Landscape Complex, and wrap up your adventure exploring the serene, multi-tiered cliff temples of Bich Dong Pagoda.
✨ Tour Highlights
- Step back into the 10th-century history of Vietnam at the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital temples.
- Conquer the 486 stone steps of Mua Cave for an unmatched 360-degree panoramic view over the valleys.
- Relax on a 3-hour local bamboo boat ride cutting through mystical caverns at the Trang An Landscape Complex.
- Savor an authentic lunch showcasing traditional regional Ninh Binh cuisines.
- Visit the iconic Bich Dong Pagoda, a breathtaking ancient temple complex built directly into a limestone cliff.
🗺️ Detailed Itinerary
Morning Pickup & Departure
Our professional tour guide and high-quality AC van will pick you up directly at your hotel/homestay in Tam Coc, Trang An, or at the Greenland Homestay front desk to kick off the day's adventure.
Hiking to Mua Cave Viewpoint
Arrive at Mua Cave (Dance Cave). Challenge yourself to hike up 486 stone steps styled after the Great Wall of China to reach the Dragon Peak. From the summit, you will witness a spectacular, sweeping view of the entire Tam Coc valley and its winding waterways.
Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Head over to Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam. We will tour the historic Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple built in the 10th century, uncovering heroic histories, ancient architecture, and royal legends from early Chinese-Vietnamese conflicts.
Authentic Local Buffet Lunch
Take a relaxing break and enjoy a flavorful buffet lunch at a local restaurant, featuring delicious Ninh Binh specialties (such as local goat meat and crispy rice) alongside plenty of vegetarian choices.
Trang An UNESCO Boat Ride
Depart for the Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction. You will board a small traditional rowboat channeled by locals to navigate the winding pristine rivers. Glide past towering limestone cliffs and drift inside spectacular deep river caverns, including Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave.
Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
Board our van to visit the ancient Bich Dong Pagoda, recognized as one of the oldest and most atmospheric cliffside temples in Ninh Binh. Stroll across the stone bridge over the lotus pond and walk up through three levels of mountainside shrines (Ha, Trung, and Thuong Pagodas).
Return & Tour Completion
Our driver transfers you safely back to your hotel or drop-off point at Greenland Homestay. Tour ends with incredible memories!
📋 Tour Policies & Requirements
✅ Price Includes
- Comfortable round-trip AC transport
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees & sightseeing tickets
- Trang An boat rowing service ticket
- Delicious buffet lunch
- 2 complimentary bottles of mineral water
❌ Price Excludes
- Personal beverages/drinks ordered at lunch
- Personal expenses & shopping
- Tips and gratuities for guide/boat rowers
🎒 What to Bring
- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
- Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Fully charged smartphone or camera
- Modest clothing (covering shoulders & knees) for ancient temples
⚠️ Cancellation Policy
- > 24 hours before departure: 100% refund of total amount.
- Please submit any refund or reschedule requests to the front desk early!
