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Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave -Tam Coc (2 Days 1 Night)
Activity Duration (2+ days)
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Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, the majestic Bai Dinh Pagoda, and the breathtaking Trang An Grottoes. Visit the Mua Cave, a hidden gem, and the Tam Coc, a scenic boat ride through the rice fields. This 2-day, 1-night tour is an unforgettable experience.
What you'll do
Visit the ancient temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties, featuring unique and intricate architecture.
Explore the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple, where you can experience the remnants of the Royal Palaces, dating back to the 10th century.
Take a boat trip to drift down the river, surrounded by lush rice fields, villages, and mountains.
Visit the three caves, Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, and experience the strange and mysterious atmosphere.
Arrive at the Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam, featuring 500 La Han statues, the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam, and many other impressive architectural features.
Visit the Kong Films, take a photo shoot at the Aboriginal village, and experience the thrill of being part of a Hollywood blockbuster movie.
Explore the excavation area beside the Le Dai Hanh temple, where you can experience the remnants of the Royal Palaces, dating back to the 10th century.
Take a boat trip to drift down the river, surrounded by lush rice fields, villages, and mountains.
Visit the three caves, Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba, and experience the strange and mysterious atmosphere.
Arrive at the Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Vietnam, featuring 500 La Han statues, the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam, and many other impressive architectural features.
Visit the Kong Films, take a photo shoot at the Aboriginal village, and experience the thrill of being part of a Hollywood blockbuster movie.
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- All entrance fees to sites indicated in itinerary
- Cycling discovery around the area Tam Coc
- Entry/Admission - Bai Dinh Pagoda
- Entry/Admission - Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
- Entry/Admission - Tam Coc
What is not included?
- Others not mentioned above
- Tip for ferryman tour guide and driver
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Hanoi Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave -Tam Coc (2 Days 1 Night) in Hanoi, Vietnam. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 3 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Light.
Total 3 stops
Meals included:, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation included:, Overnight in Ninh Binh
Here is the starting point
Bai Dinh Pagoda
1
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- 07:00 – 07:30 - Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km modern Bus-journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route.
- Option 1:
- 10:30 - Arrive Glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia.
- 12:00 – Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.
- 13:00 – Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an out-standing natural beauty of majestic limestone massif at 20 square kilometer rise dramatically out from rice paddy fields.
- 15:30 – Visit Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with sprecious view of the nature.
- 17:00 Check in Homestay/Bungalow and then you have your own time to relax, read books or swim before the dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night time with pool view bar. (Tour guide not avaiable until next afternoon)Read moreMore about Bai Dinh Pagoda
2
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- 12:30: After that, the bus will transfer you to Tam Coc and have lunch at the restaurant.
- 13:30: Board the sampan boats (2 people share a boat) in Tam Coc dock to drift down the river among the villages, mountains and lush rice fields. Passing through 3 caves "Hang Ca - First cave, Hang Hai -Second cave, Hang Ba - Third cave" to get a strange feeling.
- 15:30: Boat returns to Tam Coc pier. And then we have 45 minutes for cycling ride along country lane. Then back to hotel checkin and have dinner, free time and over night in the hotel.
- Read moreMore about Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
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