Private Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi – Mua Cave, Trang An & Biking
Departure time: 7:30 AM
Pick-up location: Your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
Duration: Full day (approx. 10–11 hours)
Tour type: Private tour
Lunch: Included (Vietnamese set menu)
Price: 95 USD / person
Detailed Itinerary
7:30 AM – Pick-up from Hanoi
Your English-speaking guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh (approx. 2 hours by comfortable A/C car).
9:30 AM – Explore Mua Cave (Hang Mua)
Climb to the top of Mua Cave Viewpoint for a breathtaking 360° panorama of Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River. Capture beautiful photos by the lotus pond and explore the charming Incense Village model, a miniature version of a traditional Vietnamese craft village.
11:15 AM – Biking in Tam Coc & Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
Enjoy a peaceful cycling trip through green rice fields and local villages. Stop at Bich Dong Pagoda, an ancient temple built into a limestone mountain surrounded by stunning scenery.
12:30 PM – Vietnamese Lunch
Savor a traditional Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant featuring authentic dishes from Ninh Binh.
1:45 PM – Boat Trip in Trang An
Relax on a sampan boat ride through the scenic waterways, caves, and limestone peaks of Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Vietnam’s most beautiful landscapes.
4:00 PM – Optional: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
If time and energy allow, explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, and visit King Dinh and King Le Temples, which honor the nation’s first emperors.
5:00 PM – Return to Hanoi
Drive back to Hanoi.
Around 7:00 PM – Arrival in Hanoi
Drop off at your hotel. End of tour.
Inclusions
Private round-trip transportation (A/C car)
Professional English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Boat trip in Trang An
Bicycle rental in Tam Coc
Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
Bottled water
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Drinks during meals
Tips for guide and driver (optional)