Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

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Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese
English

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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: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb, 16,17,18,19,20, 2026 (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 – 8.00AM: 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 8.00AM to get on the bus.

Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone: +84987998219

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‘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: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb, 16,17,18,19,20, 2026

Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu temple: 20.000VND per person - Around 0.8USD - Optional

Entrance fee at the Mua cave: 100.000VND per person - around 4USD - (optional)

Entrance fee at the Tam Coc & boat trip: 250.000 VND per person - Around 10USD - (optional)

What To Expect

1

Hanoi Opera House

We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning

Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

45 minutesAdmission Not Included

Options

Package price from Hanoi

Pickup included

Package deals 2025 - Summer

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

3,955 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Highly recommended for sightseeing AND learning about Vietnamese culture.

    Bruce C,

    Jul 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Just finished our day trip to Ninh Binh. It was an amazing day from start to finish and we got a lot more than expected! Our tour guide Sunny/Vu was in contact with us both the night before and the morning of the trip to make sure we had all of the details squared away. We were picked up promptly at our hotel, picked up others in the group and departed within minutes of the proposed schedule. Sunny gave us an introduction to Vietnamese history, culture, and language on the way to our first stop including a perspective on the Vietnam War and how it affected his family. Sunny also told us how to deal with local vendors and suggested maximum prices to pay. The lunch advertised mentions goat, but that was far from the only item on the lunch buffet. We went with a family of six and everyone found something they liked from veggie spring rolls (fried), fried rice, several salads, fried fish, Chinese style pork, goat prepared two ways, two kinds of soup, etc. Drinks are not included for lunch buffet, but sunny provided water multiple times during the trip. All of the activities were a lot of fun, my legs are still sore from the hike. A few pro tips to make life easier: 1-we picked this tour on Viator because it was considerably cheaper than booking through our hotel. Judging from the tour buses around, it seems like all tours are doing the same basic things so save some $ if you can 2- bring cash. The listed price doesn’t include entrance fees, but it’s only about $14 usd in total. 3- know your limits and bring comfortable shoes. The hike is much harder than it sounds when you add in heat/humidity 4- ask for Sunny as the guide. He was awesome!

  • Great tour, do not miss!

    Janice T,

    Jul 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Well organized with fun activities; Andrea was a knowledgeable and fun guide, this tour was well worth the low price.

  • Great day trip

    Amyn V,

    Jul 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Hai Dang was a good tour guide. He made sure we were comfortable despite the heat. The van was so nice and the driver was great as well. The tours we went to was amazing. Highly recommended

  • Cant fault this trip! Totally recommend!

    Alice M,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Alex was so lovely and knowledgable, you could tell he really loved sharing stories and info about his country and culture! The bus drive was smooth and comfortable. Pick up and drop off were seamless. Everything was great! Thank you!

  • Amazing full day activity in Ha Noi!

    Orlando G,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    amazing experience, definitely recommend Andrea. Full day activity with visits to temple, a boat ride, and then we walked up a mountain. Definitely recommend this activity to anyone

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