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: 100.000VND per person - around 4USD - (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
Reviews
4,517 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience
Maps505946,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny was great!!!! Very knowledgeable and was thorough in providing a historical review of Vietnam and the people. This was a full day but easy going and a wonderful experience.
Amazing. Thank you Sunny!
laurencT3459QC,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing. Sunny our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Vietnam and its history, we got a mini vietnamese lesson and saw beautiful sights in vietnam. Highly recommend
A trip that has something for everyone!
W7308OCmark,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are on the road back to Hanoi from the Ninh Binh full day tour. It was great! A good mix of luxury (coach transport), food (buffet lunch was really good), tradition and history (the temples are brought alive by Sunny's commentary and history of Vietnam's cultural background), exercise (hike up a mountain and a bike ride to and from the Ninh Binh temples) and relaxation (an hour and a half in a banana boat along the river with great views and passage through limestone tunnels). At US$60 per person (converted from Thai Baht) including all activities, I'd highly recommend this trip; such fun and something for everyone! Thank you, Sunny (guide) and Hoa (our driver).
Solo in Hanoi
Dreamer690213,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was amazing. Got a lot more out of it than I expected. Sunny was an amazing and helpful guide. Highly recommend!
Amazing adventure
cknorr,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day with Sonny and the driver! Sonny was very knowledgeable about his culture and shared so much with us. The bus driver was amazing and we felt very comfortable and safe in Vietnam traffic. The day was very organized and again Sonny was awesome!! Very funny personable and went over and above to make our day wonderful!! Would definitely recommend!! You will not be disappointed!
Efficient and excellent tour with skilled guidance
isaachO1354IT,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent way to experience ninh binh from hanoi, Sunny (Vu) is an excellent tour guide as well who is knowledgeable and skilled at explaining the history and context of the sites we visited.
Excelent Tour with Sunny :)
D3446FZphilipps,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on the Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Day Trip. What really made the tour special was our guide Sunny. Instead of just taking us from one stop to another, he gave us real insights into Vietnamese culture, language, traditions, and everyday life. His explanations were engaging and made the whole experience much more meaningful. Sunny was also very well organized – from the start in Hanoi until the return in the evening everything ran smoothly and perfectly on time. Tip for future travelers: it’s worth booking the tour without entrance fees included and paying them directly to the guide on the bus. This way you can save about 5€ per person, and Sunny still organizes everything for the group. Overall, a wonderful and very well organized trip – highly recommended!
Well-paced Tour
L5475MKhan,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great, efficient, informative, and well-paced tour! Our guide Sunny was knowledgeable, helpful, and picked everyone up exactly on time. Bus is comfortable, lots of rest stops and water, and the tours are not too fast that you can’t enjoy yourself and not too slow that you feel board. We arrived at the sites as others were leaving and had plenty of room to explore, take photos, and enjoy. I don’t usually do group tours, but I would definitely recommend this one!
Very good but honestly..!
Tommie R,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour itself is very good and almost every tour is similar. We went on a tour that included a trip to the emperor's city, the biggest pagoda in north east Asia, an amazing boat ride in Trang An and then the Mua cave and an amazing view point. Absolutely worth a tour from ex "get your Tour" But to enjoy the emperor's city and the pagoda you will need a minimum of a full day, especially in the pagoda due to the size of the area. The Trang An boat trip is just stunningly beautiful and worth your while. The start is kind of chaotic but as soon as you are out on the water it is amazing. We finished the tour at the viewing point but by mistake we had been there the day before. So we had one day just strolling around at our own pace and one day with the tour and with a time limit. It is just so much easier to have the time to take it easy especially if you climb the stairs to both view point's So.. the easy and fast way and an option that will give you much bang for your buck is a complete tour. If you want to get as much out of every sight for it yourself on a bike or a scooter or with a private guide. Tours are great, professional and organized but don't have the time on there side. Take a look at the map before you decide, things are pretty close together.
Ninh Bihn with Sunny!
ALD J,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring Ninh Binh with our guide, Sunny! He was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Vietnam. His deep local insight and enthusiasm for sharing the region’s beauty, history, and culture made the experience even more special. The itinerary was perfectly planned — I especially loved the serene boat ride through the dramatic limestone landscapes, the delicious lunch featuring a variety of local dishes, and the peaceful bike ride to the pagoda, climbed an easy 500 steps to reach a stunning viewpoint, which felt like stepping into a postcard. Sunny’s passion for sharing the beauty of Ninh Binh truly shone through in every moment. Everything about this tour was highly recommended — from the breathtaking scenery to the warm hospitality. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the highlights of Ninh Binh. We'll be using Sunny again for future trips!
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