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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat Ride and Mua Cave Tour in Hanoi

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Activity provider: Real Vietnam Travel Company
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Full-day tour in Hanoi, including English speaking guide and All entrance fees and the Trang An boat ride (Hoa Lư. Run by Real Vietnam Travel Company, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Limousine
  • Runs full day
  • English speaking guide
  • All entrance fees and the Trang An boat ride (Hoa Lư, Trang An and Mua Cave)
  • Enjoy a short, relaxing cycling tour through the peaceful countryside
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter are provided by Dcar, limousine bus or shuttle bus, depending on the option you selected

Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat Ride and Mua Cave Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $66.39 per person
DurationFull day
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a experience from Hanoi, built around Limousine. It is run by Real Vietnam Travel Company, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Pickup is offered from Hoàn Kiếm Lake and Hoan Kiem; the exact spot and time are agreed with Real Vietnam Travel Company once the booking is confirmed, and the option you choose sets whether transport is included.

The price covers guide, All entrance fees and the Trang An boat ride, Enjoy a short, Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter are provided by and Mineral water on the bus. It does not cover Drinks, Tips and Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Real Vietnam Travel Company confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Real Vietnam Travel Company before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 pickup location options

Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem

Limousine

(2.5 hours)

2 drop-off locations

Hoan Kiem, Hoàn Kiếm Lake

Detailed Itinerary

2 pickup location options: Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem

Limousine: (2.5 hours)

2 drop-off locations: Hoan Kiem, Hoàn Kiếm Lake

Includes

  • English speaking guide
  • All entrance fees and the Trang An boat ride (Hoa Lư, Trang An and Mua Cave)
  • Enjoy a short, relaxing cycling tour through the peaceful countryside
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter are provided by Dcar, limousine bus or shuttle bus, depending on the option you selected
  • Mineral water on the bus
  • Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options available
  • Free use of hats and raincoats during the trip
  • Luggage storage available in the bus luggage compartment

Excludes

  • Drinks, travel insurance
  • Tips (optional gratuities for local boat rowers and tour staff)
  • Personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Real Vietnam Travel Company confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Full day
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
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Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 8018 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Aron
September 18, 2026

Top class trip! Jack was the perfect guide! Great attitude, nice energy, very knowledgeable, nice sense of humour and he showed lots of care during the trip! He also offered many times to take pictures of me which I appreciate a lot! Also the Driver Mr Dinh was amazing, great communication and lovely personality! The trip itself was well organised and one definitely I will remember for a long time! Another big plus is that Jack made sure everywhere we went we were among the first visitors before it got really crowded. Overhaul it was amazing and I would like to send a big thanks to me dinh and

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Deepak
September 20, 2026

Overall a good experience, food varieties could have been better

5
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Camilla
September 19, 2026

Amazing experience, Ken was wonderful and he was very easy to understand. The tour was well organized and the transport from the city was perfect!

5
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Anierudh
September 19, 2026

Absolutely recommend this tour! Especially our guide Quy was very knowledgeable and explained everything kindly and willingly. Go ahead and book it without giving it a second thought :)

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Maia
September 19, 2026

we had a really great day with Quy! the day was really well organised and Quy was very friendly and knowledgeable, thank you!

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Loree
September 18, 2026

Qui was a fantastic guide. He was very efficient and handled adversity with ease and professionalism. He created a memorable experience!

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Damian
September 18, 2026

Qui was an awesome guide and we had a fantastic day exploring Nihn Dinh and surrounding area. The activities were all great and the bus transportation was very comfortable. Highly recommended 👍

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Lily
September 18, 2026

This day trip was very well planned yet very flexible. We changed the schedule to avoid going to places at their busiest time. Ricky our tour guide was very funny and went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible

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Daniel
September 18, 2026

Loi the tour guide was excellent, very attentive and caring towards the tourists on the bus. He was very knowledgable and very well spoken . I personally thought he was quite funny. The tour itself was excellent throughout the day, especially after Loi prayer was answered for it not to rain, cycling in the scorching sun well let’s just say that was fun haha. We then went on a very relaxing boat ride down a river followed up by watery hike up to Hang Mua.

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Emily
September 17, 2026

We had a rainy day and the tour was still fantastic! Ricky was lovely and everything was well placed, not too long or too short at any location! Strongly recommend

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Megan
September 13, 2026

Thomas was a very informed, easy to speak to and made the day very exciting. I highly recommend you do a day tour wih him. Thx Thomas for a memorable last day in Hanoi

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Diana
September 13, 2026

that day trip was amazing, we had so much fun. very organized and Trang our guide is funny and has such a nice personality. definitely recommend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Real Vietnam Travel Company confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover drinks, travel insurance, tips (optional gratuities for local boat rowers and tour staff) and personal expenses and anything not mentioned in inclusions. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No, a local rower takes you; Trang An's loop is two to three hours in a sampan through caves and you sit the whole way. A small tip for the rower is customary. Bring a hat and sunscreen, the boats are open, and wear shoes you can cycle in for the paddy-field ride between sights.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
English speaking guide, All entrance fees and the Trang An boat ride (Hoa Lư, Trang An and Mua Cave), Enjoy a short, relaxing cycling tour through the peaceful countryside, Pick-up and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter are provided by Dcar, limousine bus or shuttle bus, depending on the option you selected, Mineral water on the bus, Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options available, Free use of hats and raincoats during the trip, Luggage storage available in the bus luggage compartment
The duration of the Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An Boat Ride and Mua Cave Tour is typically Full day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$66.39