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.
NOTE: Customers need cover the knees & shoulders when visiting the temple.
NOTE: From July 01, 2026, the Vietnamese government stopped all the tourist buses to come inside Hanoi Old Quarter. So, we will confirm exactly pickup point and time before the departure date. Pickup and drop-off services will be provided along the following streets: Hai Bà Trưng, Tràng Thi, Phùng Hưng, Hàng Đậu, Trần Nhật Duật, Trần Quang Khải, Nhà Hát Lớn, Tràng Tiền, Lý Thường Kiệt...
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.
Options
Package price from Hanoi
Pickup included
Hot Deal 2026 - Summer
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)
Gratuities
NOTE: Customers need cover the knees & shoulders when visiting the temple.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,905 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun day in the rain
sean s,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny made this tour unforgettable. He’s incredibly fun, warm and engaging, yet also very knowledgeable about the history, culture and hidden stories behind each stop. Even though it rained for much of the day, Sunny kept the mood light with humour and great conversation, and adjusted the plan seamlessly so we still saw all the highlights in comfort. His explanations were clear, insightful and never felt scripted. We always felt safe, well looked after and never rushed. It ended up being one of our most enjoyable days in Vietnam despite the weather. Highly recommended
Amazing tour and tour guide Sunny
edcW8625DK,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about the tour was amazing. Especially our tour guide Sunny! He made our trip to Ninh Binh something to remember.
Ninh Binh
brizsbence,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences of my life. Sunny was the boss of all bosses when it came to taking care of us during the tour. 10/10 definitely recommend
Awesome day with sunny
U9238XIjacksonp,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny was really great - fun day!
Nimh binh trip
vikkim678,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour guide was Sunny. He was amazing at communicating what was happening next, gave us tips and interesting facts/info. He made us all laugh and was always smiling. A great tour! Loved the boat ride.
Excellent trip, great...
Emma S,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip, great tour guide with humour, facts and great interaction with us. Activities were great, and we were given clear instructions so there was no ambiguity on how the day would go. Highly recommended.
Great and fun experience outside of Hanoi!
jaymar s,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun during the trip. Our tour guide, Sunny, was very proactive from the night before and during the trip. He is very knowledgeable and quick with all questions. I truly enjoyed both the river and the Mua cave although the rest of my family surrendered within 2 mins from climbing the stairs lol!
Great knowledge from Sunny
ailyt2026,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing way to experience Ninh Binh. This tour had everything I wanted to do for a day trip. Sunny and our driver Hoa were experienced and had so much knowledge to share with us. Sunny was funny too! He did a great job remembering everyone on our tour to make it personable. The information was authentic and gave us a good look at true life in Ninh Binh. He gave us amazing tips for the rest of our trip in Hanoi when we returned. The trip was planned perfectly to avoid peak tourist times. Each time we left an activity we saw the peak happening as we left. Thank you so much!
Good escape
Journey16992438231,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide Sunny was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun!! Thank you so much for making our day special. To me, boat trip was a bit too long but other activities were great!!
Fun and worth it
Siarra M,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He has a light impression, smart, and a very witty person which made our whole-day tour fun and worth it. We also get meaningful information about the history, culture, and experience of Vietnam. We look forward to seeing him again and be our tour guide once again someday.
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