Explore Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi

5.0 (1 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 17 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc Valley on this full-day Small Group Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Ninh Binh. Visit the famous Mua Cave and capture stunning photos of the underground karst landscape. Hike up nearly 500 stone steps with your expert guide to enjoy sweeping views of lush green mountains, Ngo Dong River, and Tam Coc countryside while learning about Vietnam’s unique jungle flora and fauna. Take a relaxing sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River to explore the three famous caves of Tam Coc. Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch and a scenic bike ride around Tam Coc’s peaceful rural area. All entrance fees, bike rental, and lunch are included for a fully inclusive experience.

What's included

  • Free bottles of mineral water
  • Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary.
  • Shared Boat Trip in Tam Coc
  • English speaking tour guide.
  • Included rental for bicycle ride.
  • Pick up/drop off at your hotel by Minivan or Limousine ( Depend each option)
  • Beverages, Personal Expenses,
  • Holiday Surcharge , Tips for guide & driver are appreciated

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Between 7:30–8:00 AM, our bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for a 2-hour drive to Hoa Lu, including a short rest stop along the way.
  2. Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At around 10:30 AM, arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the 10th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le, and learn about their heroic roles in the resistance against Chinese invasions. By 12:00 PM, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
  3. 3h · Admission ticket included
    At 1:00 PM, continue the journey to Tam Coc Wharf, where you’ll board a traditional sampan boat and cruise along the scenic Ngo Dong River to explore the three famous caves of Tam Coc. Around 3:00 PM, enjoy a relaxing biking tour around the peaceful countryside of Tam Coc, followed by a refreshing Vietnamese tea break.
  4. Mua Caves
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At 3:30 PM, visit Mua Cave, a spot famous for its legendary stories and breathtaking scenery. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to reach the summit, where you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view of Tam Coc, the Ngo Dong River, and the surrounding countryside. At 4:45 PM, return to the bus, and by 5:00 PM, begin the journey back to Hanoi.
  5. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Around 7:00 – 7:30 PM, arrive back in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Tour ends – thank you for joining us!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If outside, please come to Hanoi Opera House 01 Trang Tien

End point

If outside, please come to Hanoi Opera House 01 Trang Tien

Pickup details

We will pick up customers at hotel inside Hanoi Old Quarter.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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