GMC1 – EXPLORE THIEN HA (GALAXY) CAVE AND (HANG) MUA CAVES PEAK

The names Thien Ha Cave/ Thien Ha Grotto/ Galaxy Cave/ Galaxy Grotto refer to the same tourist attraction located in Son Ha Commune, Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh Province, North Vietnam. In 2007, local people found a cave with small entrance, covered by trees and tall grass in Tuong (General) Mountain which belongs to Trang An Mountains System. This mountain shapes like a guardian who is believed to protect the Ancient Hoa Lu Citadel of Dinh and Le dynasties. Being astonished by the natural beauty of stalagmite, stalactite, and by the creation of Mother Nature, local people named it Thien Ha which means “galaxy” in English.

Explore the Galaxy Grotto

To explore Thien Ha Cave, tourists will start with a 1km boat ride on a small canal from Son Ha Commune, then continue walking on the 500m stone road leading to the Tuong Mountain to get to the gate of the cave.

The cave is 700m long, consisting of 200m dry cave and 500m water cave. Tourists will be visiting this cave by both on foot and on small boats rowed by local women. The 12.000 m2 interior (as big as Sung Sot/Surprising Cave in Halong Bay) homed to a group of ancient Vietnamese people. Lots of shellfishes, pottery pieces, animal bones, tortoise shells, and other traces and antiques have been found here. Thien Ha Cave, now, still homes to thousands of bats.

Conquer Mua Cave and Enjoy Panoramic Views

Challenge yourself with a climb up the 500 steps of Mua Cave, rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Tam Coc River and the city below.

OPTION 1: TOUR WITH AC CAR

Your Day Trip Itinerary

• 8:30 AM: Get picked-up by our tour guide and driver at your hotel in Ninh Binh Center/ Tam Coc Area. If your hotel is outside these areas, surcharge may be applied.
• 9:30 AM:Enjoy a 2 hour boat-ride from Son Ha Commune to explore Galaxy Caves, followed by an 1 hour boat ride to Nham Village via Linh Coc Caves.
• 12:30 PM: Have lunch in a local restaurant in Tam Coc.
• 2:00 PM: Cover the 500 steps in Mua Cave to get the views.
• 4:30 PM: Return to your hotel.

What to Bring:

• Camera
• Hat
• Umbrella
• Sunscreen

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

• Transfer: AC car
• Choose Your Tour Option:
  • Option 1: Fully Inclusive
    • Entrance fees, sightseeing tickets, 2 hour boat-ride in Thien Ha Cave, followed by 1 hour boat ride to Nham Village via Linh Coc Caves, lunch, mineral water
  • Option 2: Driver Only
    • Entrance fees, sightseeing tickets, lunch (paid by passengers)
    • Mineral water included
• Exclusions:
  • Additional drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

OPTION 2: TOUR BY MOTORBIKE WITH EASY RIDER

Your Day Trip Itinerary

• 8:30 AM: Get picked-up by our local easy riders at your hotel in Ninh Binh Center/ Tam Coc Area. If your hotel is outside the city, surcharge may be applied. Continue with 30km local backroads to access Son Ha Commnue.
• 9:30 AM: Enjoy a 2 hour boat-ride from Son Ha Commune to explore Galaxy Caves, followed by an 1 hour boat ride to Nham Village via Linh Coc Caves. Our riders will be waiting for you where the boat ride ends.
• 12:30 PM: Have lunch in a local restaurant in Tam Coc.
• 2:00 PM: Using backroads to approach Mua Cave Site. Cover the 500 steps in Mua Cave to get stunning views.
• 4:30 PM: Return to your hotel.

What to Bring:

• Camera
• Hat
• Umbrella
• Sunscreen

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

• Transfer: Private easy rider (and their motorbike) per person per tour. If you request for 01 English speaking tour guide as one of the riders, surcharge is 35USD for the tour guide.
• Choose Your Tour Option:
  • Option 1: Fully Inclusive
    • Entrance fees, sightseeing tickets, boat ride, lunch, mineral water
  • Option 2: Driver Only
    • Entrance fees, sightseeing tickets, lunch (paid by passengers)
    • Mineral water included
• Exclusions:
  • Additional drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities