Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi | Tam Coc, Hoa Lu (Mua Cave Extra)

Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration10h - 11h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 22 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the beauty of Northern Vietnam’s countryside on a full-day tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital, visit historic temples, and admire the spectacular limestone landscapes of the Red River Delta. Enjoy a peaceful sampan boat ride through Tam Coc’s three natural caves, surrounded by lush rice paddies and towering karsts. Complete your experience with a scenic bicycle ride through traditional rural villages and discover the authentic charm of Vietnamese countryside life. Book your Ninh Binh adventure today and experience the perfect blend of history, nature, and local culture!

Options

HOA LU TAM COC TOUR

HOA LU TAM COC TOUR : FOR THIS OPTION: Guest will visit 2 places in Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Boat Trip in Tam Coc (Not Visit Mua Cave)
Pick Up Old Quarter Area ONLY
Limousine Bus Roundtrip
Duration: 10 hours
BUFFET LUNCH MEAL ON TOUR
Pickup included

HOA LU TAM COC + MUA CAVE TOUR

Pick Up Old Quarter Area ONLY
Limousine Bus Roundtrip
HOA LU TAM COC & MUA CAVE TOUR: FOR THIS OPTION: Guest will visit 3 places in Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Boat Trip in Tam Coc & Mua Cave Amazing View
Duration: 11 hours
BUFFET LUNCH MEAL ON TOUR
Pickup included

What's included

  • Boat Trip and Bike Ride at Tam Coc
  • Buffet lunch with local vietnamese dishes
  • English speaking tour guide during the trip
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • Visit Mua Cave for guest book tour includes
  • Roundtrip transfer Hanoi & Ninh Binh by Limousine Bus
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing as program
  • Beverages, Tips and Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Between 07h10 am to 07h20 am: We only pick up guests at the hotel/airbnb in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside Old Quarter Area, please come by your own to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point then depart for Ninh Binh province. It takes about 2 hours to Ninh Binh Province.
  2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    1h · Admission ticket included
    FOR ALL GUESTS : The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital which is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century.
  3. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
    3h · Admission ticket included
    FOR ALL GUESTS:
    Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat,fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
    13h00: Visit Tam Cocby 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece thatthe Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”. Continue the tour for cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people and countryside.
  4. Mua Caves
    1h · Admission ticket included
    FOR THE GUESTS BOOKED TOUR INCLUDED VISIT MUA CAVE ONLY :

    Visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.
  5. Old Quarter
    2h · Admission ticket included
    At the end of the day, guests will say goodbye Ninh Binh and get on our tourist bus to return Ha Noi within 2 hours drive. Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Tour finish!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to this meeting point is 160 Tran Quang Khai for pick up point

End point

If you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, please come to this meeting point is 160 Tran Quang Khai for pick up point

Pickup details

07h00 AM – 7h15 AM : Our guide will come to meet guest at hotel/airbnb in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or at the meeting point then going to Ninh Binh within 2 hours to 2.5 hours driving

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

Cancellation policy

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