“Worth it if you want stunning scenery and don't mind a strenuous cave climb. Think twice if you're after a relaxed pace.”
- About £45/day across 1 days
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£43/day)
- 5.0★ from 3 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
A day trip out of Hanoi that packs in Ninh Binh's temples, rice paddies, caves and karst scenery, with a guide and transport handling the logistics.
You start at the old temples of Hoa Lu before swapping to a bike for a gentle ride through village lanes and paddy fields, then a riverside lunch to refuel.
The afternoon is on the water and underground — a sampan ride through the limestone gorges of Trang An, followed by a walk into Dancing Cave to see its rock formations.
What you'll do
- Visit the 10th-century temples of Hoa Lu
- Cycle through rice paddies and village lanes
- Riverside Vietnamese buffet lunch
- Sampan boat trip through the karsts of Trang An
- Explore the stalactites of Dancing Cave
- A full day out from Hanoi with return transfers included
- Mix of light cycling, a boat trip and some walking, so a reasonable level of fitness helps
- Guide, meals, entrance fees and a 1 GB eSIM are included in the price
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: English-speaking local guide as mentioned in itinerary
- Meals: Mineral water and lunch as specified in the itinerary Customers' special request about food will be noted to inform the tour operator after booking
- Transport: Round-trip transportation for tour with air-conditioning as mentioned
- Activities: Other meal, drink Tip to guide and driver Personal expenses such as: shopping, beverage, etc.
- Optional: CHILD POLICY From 01 - 04 years old: FOC (sitting with parents, pay for any additional costs if any) From 05 - 08 years old: 75% of adult tour price (2 adults with 1 child (5-8 years old), from the 2nd child, 100% of adult tour price will be charged) From 09 years old and up: 100% of adult tour price
How travellers rate it
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Your free day in Hanoi
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Hanoi — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want stunning scenery and don't mind a strenuous cave climb. Think twice if you're after a relaxed pace.
- Trang An boat ride delivers genuinely spectacular scenery that justifies the day trip.
- Tour guides consistently excellent at organisation and knowledge; Hannah and Trang both singled out for care.
- Mua Cave's 500 steps are a serious workout; not for the unfit or unprepared.
- Cycling and hiking combined with boat ride gives varied activity; lunch offers decent choices.
Distilled from real traveller reviews on TourRadar — we don't edit out the bad bits.
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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Hanoi
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Common questions
How long is Ninh Binh Adventure: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Dancing Cave Day Tour?
It's a 1-day trip. It starts and ends in Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh Adventure: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Dancing Cave Day Tour cost?
The land price starts from £45 per person for the 1-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What's included in the price?
The price covers transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 12 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does Ninh Binh Adventure: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Dancing Cave Day Tour run?
It runs across roughly 14 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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