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A couple overlooking a lush valley from a stone structure with intricate carvings. 1
A river winding through a valley with lush greenery and mountains in the background. 2
A traditional Chinese bridge with a pagoda-style building, a river, and mountainous terrain. 3
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By VN BIKE TOUR

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$41 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This small-group tour is carefully designed to offer a relaxed and well-paced experience, avoiding large crowds and rushed schedules. With a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore Vietnam’s ancient capital, enjoy a scenic UNESCO-listed boat ride, and take in panoramic views from Mua Cave. The tour includes return transport, entrance fees, and lunch, with no forced shopping stops, making it ideal for travellers seeking comfort, authenticity, and great value.

Activity location

  • Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ga Hà Nội (Ga Hàng Cỏ) 402ntp
    • 120 Đường Lê Duẩn
    • Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Group tour By Bus

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave: Big Group: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Cave by Bus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$41.03 x 2 AdultsNZ$82.06
Total
Price is NZ$82.06

Group tour By Limousine

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave
Transfer By Limousine
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$71.35 x 2 AdultsNZ$142.70
Total
Price is NZ$142.70

Group tour By Limousine

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave
Transfer By Limousine
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$80.27 x 2 AdultsNZ$160.54
Total
Price is NZ$160.54

Group tour By Bus

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Hoa Lu Trang An Mua Cave: Big Group: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Cave by Bus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$92.76 x 2 AdultsNZ$185.52
Total
Price is NZ$185.52

Private Tour, Flexible Time

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

Duration: 10 hours: Flexible Time pick up and drop off
Ninh Binh: Flexible Itinerary
Private Car: Private day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An boat tour, Mua Cave
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$19,621.80 x 2 AdultsNZ$39,243.60
Total
Price is NZ$39,243.60

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English Speaking Guide (Surcharge for Non- English Guide w Private Tour)
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee at the Mua Cave
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu Temple
  • Exclusions
    Tips
  • Exclusions
    Boat ride

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visit the historic temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, and learn about Vietnam’s early history, royal dynasties, and traditional architecture. After the temple visit, enjoy a relaxing bike ride through the peaceful countryside around Hoa Lu, passing local villages, rice fields, and scenic limestone mountains for a closer look at daily life in Ninh Binh (Optional for Bike)

Trang An Landscape Complex

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Enjoy a scenic boat trip through the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Glide along peaceful rivers, pass through natural caves, and admire dramatic limestone mountains and lush valleys. Then, we will explored Incense Village (Near Hoa Lu Ancient Capital)- Only Optional Private Tour Located near Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, this colourful incense village is a unique cultural stop where hundreds of incense sticks are arranged in large, vibrant bundles (red, yellow, pink), creating a stunning visual landscape. Visitors can enjoy photo opportunities, observe the traditional handcrafting process, and gain insight into local village life. This experience is often combined with routes such as Hoa Lu – Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex or Van Long – Hoa Lu – Incense Village, adding a cultural highlight to the journey.

Mua Caves

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Mua Caves, one of Ninh Binh’s most famous viewpoints. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc, rice fields, limestone karsts, and the surrounding countryside. Along the way, admire the unique stone staircase and dragon statue at the summit, making this a perfect stop for sightseeing and photos.

Location

Activity location

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    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ga Hà Nội (Ga Hàng Cỏ) 402ntp
    • 120 Đường Lê Duẩn
    • Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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