River Hideaway. ← Hostel
Tràng An limestone peaks and river
two hours away, a different world

Ninh Bình

1.5–2 h by road Best: Sep–Nov, late May Shortest worth it: 1 day

“Hạ Long Bay on land”: limestone towers standing in rice paddies instead of the sea. Rowers take you down slow rivers, under cave roofs low enough to duck and past temples you can only reach by water. On land it’s flat and perfect for bikes, past lotus ponds and paddies to the foot of Hang Múa and its 500 steps.

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Tours we book

Real departures from our desk, with the operator’s own route. Pick one and message us: we check dates and seats, then confirm.

The halls of Bái Đính pagoda above the lake and hillsA rowing boat below the karst peaks of Tràng AnThe stone steps and pagoda on the Hang Múa peakA rower crossing a quiet lake ringed by cliffs in Tràng AnBái Đính, Tràng An + Hang MúaFull day · Day trip by limousine or shuttleDay trip Ask for priceSee full detailsHide details
StartPick-up at River Hideaway, 7:30–8:00
FinishBack at River Hideaway around 19:15
  1. 10:30Bái Đính pagoda. An electric cart takes you from the car park to the gate.
  2. 12:30Vietnamese buffet lunch.
  3. 13:30Rowing boat through Tràng An.
  4. 16:00Climb Hang Múa for the view.

Included

  • Pick-up + drop-off
  • Limousine or shuttle bus
  • Buffet lunch
  • Tràng An boat + entrance
  • Electric cart at Bái Đính
  • English-speaking guide
Good to know
  • Ask us whether the Hang Múa ticket is included.
  • Ask us about children’s rates.
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Tour code: NB1

The gateway to King Đinh Tiên Hoàng’s temple in Hoa LưKarst peaks and rice fields seen from the top of Hang MúaRowing boats coming out of a cave in Tràng AnLights along the Hang Múa steps at duskHoa Lư, Tràng An + Hang MúaFull day · Day trip by limousine or shuttleDay trip Ask for priceSee full detailsHide details
StartPick-up at River Hideaway, 7:30–8:00
FinishBack at River Hideaway around 19:15
  1. 10:30Hoa Lư ancient capital.
  2. 12:30Vietnamese buffet lunch.
  3. 13:30Rowing boat through Tràng An.
  4. 16:00Climb Hang Múa for the view.

Included

  • Pick-up + drop-off
  • Limousine or shuttle bus
  • Buffet lunch
  • Tràng An boat + entrance
  • Water
  • English-speaking guide
Good to know
  • Ask us whether the Hang Múa ticket is included.
  • Ask us about children’s rates.
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Tour code: NB2

A rowing boat on the river at Tam CốcA quiet country lane below the cliffs near Hang MúaThe brick path and banners at King Lê Đại Hành’s temple, Hoa LưLights along the Hang Múa steps at duskHoa Lư, Tam Cốc, cycling + Hang MúaFull day · Day trip by limousine or shuttle, with bikesDay trip Ask for priceSee full detailsHide details
StartPick-up at River Hideaway, 7:30–8:00
FinishBack at River Hideaway around 18:30–19:00
  1. 10:30Hoa Lư ancient capital.
  2. 12:30Vietnamese buffet lunch.
  3. 13:00Rowing boat through Tam Cốc.
  4. 15:00Bike ride through the countryside.
  5. 16:00Climb Hang Múa for the view.

Included

  • Pick-up + drop-off
  • Limousine or shuttle bus
  • Buffet lunch
  • Tam Cốc boat + entrance
  • Bike
  • English-speaking guide
Good to know
  • Ask us whether the Hang Múa ticket is included.
  • Ask us about children’s rates.
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Tour code: NB6

The brick path and banners at King Lê Đại Hành’s temple, Hoa LưA quiet country lane below the cliffs near Hang MúaRowing boats coming out of a cave in Tràng AnHoa Lư temples, cycling, Tràng An + Hang MúaFull day, about 7:15–19:30 · Day trip by limousine, with bikesDay trip Ask for priceSee full detailsHide details
StartPick-up at River Hideaway, 7:15–8:00
FinishBack at River Hideaway around 19:00–19:30
  1. 10:00Hoa Lư: the temples of King Đinh and King Lê.
  2. 11:00Cycling through the villages.
  3. 12:00Buffet lunch. Try the local goat. Vegetarian dishes too.
  4. 13:30About 2.5 h by rowing boat through the Tràng An caves.
  5. 15:45About 500 steps up Hang Múa. Leave at 17:00.

Included

  • Pick-up + drop-off
  • Limousine both ways
  • Entrance fees + boat
  • Bike
  • Buffet lunch
  • Water on the bus
  • Hat + raincoat to borrow
  • English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Drinks at lunch
  • Tips and personal spending
Good to know
  • Runs every day, rain or shine. Boats can stop in storms or floods.
  • You need moderate fitness: walking, cycling and about 500 steps.
  • Wear comfy shoes, light clothes, a hat and sunscreen.
  • The plan can shift with weather and traffic.
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Tour code: NB-HTM

What’s there

1

Tràng An

About 3 hours by rowing boat through caves and past riverside temples. UNESCO-listed.

2

Tam Cốc

A shorter boat ride through three caves with rice fields on both banks. Some rowers paddle with their feet.

3

Hang Múa

About 500 stone steps to a dragon on the peak and the view everyone has seen online.

4

Bích Động pagoda

A three-level pagoda built into a cliff, an easy bike ride from Tam Cốc.

5

Hoa Lư ancient capital

Temples of the 10th-century kings, a short stop on the way.

6

Bái Đính pagoda

A vast temple complex with bronze Buddhas and a long hall of statues.

7

Thung Nham bird park

Thousands of birds come home to roost around 5 pm.

Pack

Hat + sunscreenWater bottleCover for shoulders + kneesShoes with gripSmall cash
Good to knowThere’s no shade on the boats or the Hang Múa steps. Bring a hat and water. The day trips save Hang Múa for late afternoon, when it’s cooler and the light is best.
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