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The 15 Best Trang An & Mua Cave Tours in Ninh Binh

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Two and a half hours of rowing through flooded tunnels, then five hundred steps up Mua for the view back over them. The 15 below cover the boat routes, the combined days and the ones that add Bai Dinh, with prices and pickup times.

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Hoa Lu and Vietnam’s early royal capital
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

1.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, then visit Hoa Lu, cycle briefly through a rural village, eat a local buffet lunch, ride a bamboo boat through Tam Coc, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Sunny, Linh, and Viet are often praised for clear storytelling and humor.

“Sunny was an incredible tour guide. Everything was made clear for our tour on the day, the night before and the days leading up to up to our tour. The information Sunny gave us was very informative and he added a great amount of humor. I highly recommend.”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Choosing Bai Dinh Pagoda or Hoa Lu cycling
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

2.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Ryan, Jack, Peter, Quy, or Henry. Choose Bai Dinh Pagoda and its huge Buddha statues, or cycle around Hoa Lu’s countryside. Then enjoy a buffet lunch, a Trang An sampan ride through caves, and the Mua Cave summit.

“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - Hoa Lu temples and Vietnam’s early capital
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

3.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day south of Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu temples, rowing through Tam Coc or Trang An caves, cycling through Ninh Binh villages, and climbing Mua Cave. The $45 tour includes transport, lunch, entrance fees, bikes, water, and an English-speaking guide such as Gary, Thang, Hai, or Hop. Expect a busy but well-packed day.

“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - A buffet lunch that keeps the day moving
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

4.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

This 11 to 12-hour Ninh Binh trip combines Hoa Lu temples, a countryside bike ride, a Vietnamese buffet, the Trang An grottoes, and Mua Cave’s 500-step climb. An English-speaking guide such as Liam, Max, Tim, or James leads the group. Expect a comfortable shuttle, a full schedule, and little spare time.

“The boat ride in Trang An was amazing in the truest sense of the word. We chose Route number 3 which takes you through Dot Cave ( the longest cave ). It was a breath-taking experience. This was the high point of the trip and apart froRead more”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Best Seller - The early limousine ride from Hanoi
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

5.Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi by comfortable limousine to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave. You will visit royal temples, cycle through limestone country, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise caves in a four-person sampan, and climb almost 500 steps. Guides such as Quy, Henry, Lang, and Jason are praised for clear explanations and good organization.

“We had a great day with Lang. He was highly attentive, organized the day well, and made sure everyone was well taken care of. Would highly recommend this trip. The boat trip was one of the best things we have done in Vietnam so far!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Vietnamese buffet lunch between the main stops
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

6.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine bus, visit monumental Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An’s caves for two hours, then climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide, boat ride, entrance fees, water, and hotel-area transport are included.

“It was a great tour being in the Tam Coc region, rowing boats, climbing cliffs and witnessing Buddha in majestic pagodas. Our tour guide was 10/10”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Buffet lunch with Vietnamese specialties
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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

7.Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $50

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a small group of up to 20, with hotel pickup by limousine bus. Visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, cycle through village scenery, eat a Vietnamese buffet, choose Trang An or Tam Coc by boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, and Mia are praised for clear explanations and good humor.

“We had the most incredible day touring Ninh Binh (Hoa Lu, Trang An/Tam Coc & Mua Cave) and it was entirely because of our tour guide, Brian Tuyen. He is truly a wonderful human — funny, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared so Read more”

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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour - The Hanoi pickup and long road south
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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

8.Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 733 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps, enjoy a buffet lunch, and float through Tam Coc’s three caves. Guides such as Thomas, Loi, Brian, and Tony are praised for clear stories and good group care, while the long bus ride is the main tradeoff.

“Had a great time, Brian was our guide and was lovely. He gave us historical information at the sites we visited and was very detailed in explaining where to go and what we were doing at each stop. Nicely arranged day and relaxing”

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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Hoa Lu and the story of Vietnam’s early capital
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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

9.Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 610 reviews · from $28

This full-day trip from Ninh Binh combines Hoa Lu’s royal temples, Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An bamboo boat ride, and the 500-step climb at Mua Cave. Your English-speaking guide may be Max, Dang, or Tom, and the day includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, Wi-Fi, water, and a Vietnamese buffet lunch. Several entrance and boat fees are extra.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide Max with managed this day around Ninh Binh perfectly. Learned a lot about the history of Vietnam.”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip - Leaving Hanoi by air-conditioned limousine
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip

10.Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $50

Leave Hanoi for a full day in Ninh Binh, visiting Hoa Lu’s royal temples, rowing through Trang An’s caves, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Your English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, entrance tickets, buffet lunch, bottled water, and bike use are included. Pickup is limited to Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“We will recommend this trip if you don’t have too much time but still wants to experience the highlights of Ninh Binh.”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda - The morning road south from Hanoi
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda

11.Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 345 reviews · from $38

This full-day Ninh Binh trip combines Bai Dinh Pagoda, the 500-step climb at Mua Cave, and a sampan ride through Trang An’s caves and temples. You get hotel pickup in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, and an air-conditioned bus. Guides may include Duc, Kate, Jadon, Ruby, Tom, or Liam.

“Everything of this tour was an excellent experience, from comfortable transport to well designed program, from good Buffet lunch to our Tour guide Tom. I would highly recommend this to everyone who comes to Hanoi. it is a day well spent. The trip to Pagoda (Bai Dinh) and the boat ride between the caves such a good experience.”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch - Hoa Lu and the temples of Vietnam’s 10th-century capital
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

12.Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. Visit 10th-century temples, take a sampan through caves, and climb about 500 steps for views over Ninh Binh. A buffet lunch, hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and traditional hat are included.

“The day trip to Ninh Binh was great! The nature and temples were beautiful, and the cycling tour was a highlight since it took us to a less touristy area. A well-organized trip and a great way to see the countryside!”

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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, & Bich Dong Tour - Bich Dong Pagoda starts the morning quietly
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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, & Bich Dong Tour

13.Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, & Bich Dong Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $29

Spend nine hours visiting Bich Dong Pagoda, Hoa Lu’s royal temples, Mua Mountain, and Trang An’s cave-lined waterways. An English or Vietnamese-speaking guide leads the day, with pickup in Ninh Binh, lunch, and van transport included. Bring water and good shoes, since Mua’s summit requires about 500 steps.

“Amazing. Incredible value. Saw all the main attractions in Ninh Binh, with lunch included. We got picked up at our hotel exactly as scheduled. It really doesnt get any better than this.”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip - Hoa Lu, where Vietnam’s royal story begins
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

14.Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Quy, May, Mike, or Sam. Expect ancient temples, a short village bike ride, a local buffet, a two-hour boat journey through limestone scenery, and a steep climb of roughly 500 steps. Pickup, transport, lunch, tickets, bikes, and water are included.

“It was a beautiful day with a lovely guide May who was sweet kind and made the whole day a success. The boat ride was comfortable and we felt safe at all times. The food was quite decent and all the places we saw were beautiful. I especially enjoyed the bike ride. Highly recommend!”

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Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Small-Group Tour - Bai Dinh Pagoda and its grand Buddhist scale
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Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Small-Group Tour

15.Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 237 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

You’ll visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet lunch, cruise Trang An by wooden boat, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. Pickup and drop-off are provided around Hoa Lu District, with English-speaking guides such as Max, Dang, Tom, Hung, Lana, and Sam leading the day. Entrance and boat fees cost extra.

“Guide was very knowledgeable. He knew how to keep everybody online so we did not spend extra time on things we did not need to.”

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