Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike
Overview
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Escape from bustling big city in a full day
Visit Rural life & quiet places in Ninh Binh
Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
Enjoy local lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice….
Enjoy Tam Coc boat trip to see amazing “ Halong Bay on land”
Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
Climbing mountain trip of Mua cave to enjoy amazing views of Tam Coc, villages, rice fields..
Making new friends from over the world
Saving time & money
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: From 05 to 09 Feb, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, not included in the prices (Customers don't pay for Cycling services). It's a very small activity on the whole package, we don't focus on cycling activity. Pls note that: - Customers can skip cycling if don't feel comfortable - Customers don't bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others. - Bikes are not suite for children under 2 Years old. - Please check the bikes carefully before using, many tourists don't know how to use it, so they damage the bicycles.
Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
07.00 – 7.45AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 7.45AM to get on the bus.
Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email or Whatsaap/ phone. We may cancel the booking with fully charges if we cannot contact customers or customers don’t contact us before the departure time of 6hours.
Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
To avoid any injuries and accidents, please refrain from the cycling activity if you weigh over 80kg/175lb
If Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see their hotel/ address in the drop list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ zalo/ whatsaap to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
If Customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose "hotel is not listed" just to finish the booking, then contact by emaill/ phone/ whatsaap/ zalo...-> we will recommend the best pickup point then.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hanoi Opera House
We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
What‘s Included
Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
English Speaking Guide & Bikes
Do not tip if asked by locals (at Tam Coc - we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
Please do not bike if you are not confident in cycling, or weigh over 80kg/175lb.
Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
The bicycle service is not suitable for children under 2 years old
Customers don't bike, should walk around to take photos or wait for others at the restaurant
Bike is a very small activity (30mins) on the package & just for fun & free
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)
A delicious local lunch - Buffet lunch
Beverages & Drinks
Surcharge: on the lunar New year holiday: From 05 to 09 Feb, 2027
Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu temple: 20.000VND per person - Around 0.8USD - Optional
Entrance fee at the Mua cave: 150.000VND per person - around 6USD - (optional)
Entrance fee at the Tam Coc & boat trip: 250.000 VND per person - Around 10USD - (optional)
Pickup points
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Hot Deal 2026 - Summer
Package price from Hanoi
Pickup included
Reviews
4,564 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and educational
Mayabert,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A full day with lots of activity. Well planned and coordinated. Really enjoyed learning more about Viet nam’s history. Sunny was warm, professional and entertaining.
Very interesting tour with great guide!
a 0125,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was so much fun and really interesting! Sunny made the trip really special, one of the best guides I ever had! He was super nice&funny and gave many insights into Vietnamese culture and history, there was enough time at all three sites for exploring and lunch buffet was diverse and delicious! Communication also went really well. Can recommend 100%!
Ricky!
Q2476DJmichaelr,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricky was an awesome tour guide who made the trip fun and exciting along the whole tour!
The tour guide was realy nice and my girlfriend and i had a beautifull day!
keesvK3278IH,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricky is the best tour guide i have ever met!
Fantastic tour and guide HOP
Rutvij85,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This day tour from Hanoi to Tam Coc and Mua Cave was fantastic. Our wonderful guide HOP was so welcoming and enthusiastic. He made sure everyone was included in the group and put in so much effort into the overall coordination of the tour. Highly recommended.
Hope will guide you all the way.
Eunkyong P,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing day I’m Ninh Binh. It was even better with a great guide, Hope and the safe driver, Mr. Hoà Binh. Hope made sure he got to know each people and made us feel appreciated for visiting his country. He also ensured that we were well informed of the itinerary throughout the day and encouraged us to try all the activities, which everyone were glad they did. Did I mention there was WiFi on the bus?
Excellent Tour!
Richard P,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an excellent day trip from Hanoi. Our tour guide Sunny and the driver were both excellent. They were friendly, informative and engaging. They made the day extra special. The activities were all well organised including communication regarding pick up from the hotel. Highly recommend. Thank you Sunny and driver for making it soo much fun.
Fine tour
Harlan E,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a long day from Hanoi with4 main stops, including a visit to an old imperial site, a bike ride in a beautiful valley, a boat ride and a challenging climb up a mountain. Great sites and well worth the price. Ryan is an exceptional tour guild.
River and Mountain Views Galore
svthalen,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful surprise. Booked this 24hrs in advance and didn't know what to expect. Found out quickly that - yes, it's touristy and not everything is as interesting - the tour ends with a bang hiking up Hang Múa. Stunning views worth the day's trip. Dont Google it, just book it. Our guide Hop(e) was a pleasure and should you book it, let's hop(e) you get the pleasure of his company as well.
Don't Overthink It Just Book It!
Nancy C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was amazing! Just be ready for the long ride from Hanoi. I appreciated that the bus had charging ports and the seats reclined and were comfy. They even have the AC you control like you have on a plane. Ryan our tour guide was truly the best! He was upbeat and most importantly very knowledgeable and you can tell he takes pride in education everyone. The bus driver also did a great job in being ready to go and not driving crazy. I tend to get car sick but was ok on this trip.
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