Tour Code: SHAN91017 - Full Day
Tour type: Cultural Tour, Eco Tour
Wheelchair availability: No
Experience Highlights:
● Hoa Lu: the old capital from the 10th century, with temples for King Dinh and King Le
● Trang An by boat: a rowing boat through caves and between limestone mountains
● Ninh Binh countryside: rice fields, rocks and water all around you on the drive in
Tour Overview:
A day trip to Ninh Binh Province, where history and nature unite! Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, a treasure trove of the Dinh and Le Dynasties, before gliding through the mesmerizing Trang An Grottoes. Take a boat ride through caves and valleys between the limestone mountains. It is one of the most popular day trips from Hanoi.
Tour Description:
We will pick you up at your hotel and drive two hours to Ninh Binh Province. Our first stop will be Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the 10th and 11th centuries. This city served as the capital for 41 years (968 - 1009), with the first 12 years under the Dinh Dynasty of King Dinh Tien Hoang, followed by the Le Dynasty under King Le Dai Hanh for 29 years. There are temples here for both kings.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we take a boat trip to explore the Trang An Grottoes, often referred to as Vietnam’s “Inland Ha Long Bay.” The area has 31 valleys and 50 caves you pass through by water, with over 600 species of flora and more than 200 types of fauna, many of which are rare and endangered.
Rowing through the Trang An grottoes is quiet. You hear birds and the oars in the clear water. Keep an eye out for wild white goats grazing on the forested mountains. Trang An Grottoes is one of the most famous landscapes in Vietnam. After the boat trip, we will return to Ha Noi.
Departure: 08:00
Duration: 9 hours
Price: VND 3,260,000/pax ~ USD 133/pax (min.2 pax)
* Private tour available upon request
Inclusions:
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ha Noi City Center
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees
Bottled drinking water
Boat
Lunch
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour accommodates a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Children policy:
Free for children 0-5 years old
50% off for children 6-10 years old
Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
Our own photos from this day trip in 2026: a family by the river, the rowing boats in Trang An, and our flag on the boat.
