Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc Boat Trip & Mua Cave
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)
We offer a complimentary 30-minute village cycle for fun. This is a self-guided, non-professional leisure activity.
If you prefer not to bike, you can enjoy a leisurely walk to take photos or relax at the restaurant while the group cycles.
For guest safety, cycling is not recommended for children under 2 years old or guests weighing over 80kg (175lb). Please inspect your bicycle before use.
Please bring a hat/umbrella, sunscreen, insect spray, comfortable hiking shoes, a camera, and small cash for personal expenses. Wear layers: lightweight shirts for summer or a jacket for winter.
While local boat rowers at Tam Coc may occasionally request tips, please note that these are entirely at your discretion and are not required.
Please contact us via WhatsApp, Zalo, or Email at least 24 hours before departure to confirm your exact pickup time and location.
If staying outside the Old Quarter, please meet us at the Hanoi Opera House (01 Trang Tien Street) by 7:45 AM.
Complimentary pickup is available between 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM from Hanor Old Quarter. If your hotel is not listed in the dropdown menu, please select any hotel to complete the booking and message us with your correct address.
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
Professional English-speaking guide
Mua Cave hiking experience
1.5-hour Tam Coc bamboo boat trip
Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
Complimentary village cycling (30 minutes)
On the shuttle bus only
Guided visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Buffet lunch with local specialties
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
Air-conditioned vehicle
Ninh Binh Full Day Tour
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)
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Reviews
4,718 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day of fun and Spectacular views
Trip31175785107,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny was the man! Good communication from the night before, then made all the culture and history stuff fun for the group. Also gave really good tips on where to go and what is good. Bike ride through the countryside was good fun and lunch was good, and surprised at the options available for vegetarians. Mountain climb was fun, but I will consider this the weight loss leg of my trip, but the view well worth the leg work. Great advice on bringing spare cloths, mine needed to spin dry after. Only small thing was the boat ride, sun+hour of shaky boat is quite rough and i was underprepared. it was good that Sunny got us a rice farmer hat for the ride, which was about the only thing that stopped me having a full heat stroke meltdown. Would come back again with the family next time, i know they'll have a good time.
Day trip from Hanoi
jeremiey,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very great experience in rural Vietnam away from the city for a day. Very comfortable bus. Great lunch buffet. Very knowledgeable and helpful guide. Thanks Sunny for a great day! :)
Highly recommend
993cadef,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience, worth every penny. Sunny was a great tour guide. Learned a lot about Vietnam and saw some awesome sights. Went solo and had a great time. Mostly couples/groups but there were a few solo travelers too.
Ricky=best
641reecea,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricky was amazing would highly recommend him
Great Tour Guide: Ricky
laaraibs,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricky, our tour guide, was amazing throughout the entire trip. We managed to see lots of places and the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming.
Wonderful trip.
Jayden H,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Wonderful trip. Ricky was our tour guide. He’s happy and peppy. Defiantly recommend water and a change of clothes after you hike. Most folks are VERY sweaty. If you love IG worthy photos to share with your family I recommend.
A day in Ninh Binh
anitangmon,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic, well-organized tour! Ninh Binh is a stunning location and booking a tour is definitely the way to go to see the temples, Mua Cave, and enjoy the boat and bike rides. Our guide Sunny was amazing—funny, knowledgeable, and very attentive to the group. He made the experience truly memorable. A 10/10 highlight of our trip!
Amazing Day Trip Ninh Binh
H9128NPgraceh,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day trip tour to Ninh Binh! Very glad we just did this tour instead of staying, easy transport with heaps of activities including our favourites of a boat tour and the lily pads. Ricky was the best, very entertaining and knowledgeable and was very good at making sure the day ran seamlessly. Would recommend!!
Amazing trip to Ninh Binh
C1292HWzoea,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much Ricky. Super friendly, fit a lot into the day without it feeling rushed.
Ricky is the BEST tour guide.
DayTrip58435673393,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this tour especially with Ricky as your guide. Very professional and Ricky is so much fun. The day flowed perfectly and Ricky has a wealth of history information of Vietnam 🇻🇳
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