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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Hot Deal 2026 - Summer
Reviews
4,621 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do when visiting Hanoi
marilyn3124,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day. Started off riding bikes in local villages, visited the Halong Bay by boat and finished off with a climb to Mua Caves. Sunny and Duc were great!!
Happy traveler
Departure16142389159,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with this tour! Our guide, Sunny was very informative, attentive, and friendly. Highly recommend this tour!
Great day trip with fantastic tour guide (Sunny)!
jaykK9160MU,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this full day tour. Sunny, the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam and he’s also very funny. It was nice to get out of the city and into the countryside. We took a large tour bus that was comfortable, spacious, and air-conditioned. Every activity was as advertised. I did not feel rushed throughout the day. Nor did I feel like places were overcrowded. It is very hot when I went (in April) so I do recommend bringing or purchasing a fan. I also recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, and long sleeves to avoid too much sun exposure. You will sweat. You need to bring Vietnamese Dong to buy drinks/snacks durning bathroom stops. And most importantly you need to have Dong to pay admissions fees (as stated in the tour description) and to tip your foot rower, the Bus Driver, and Sunny. I also thought that the lunch buffet was really high-quality. I don’t want oversell it, but I did really enjoyed this tour and would gladly do it again!
Amazing Day Out to Ninh Binh
400judem,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so happy to have booked this tour and highly recommend anyone visiting Hanoi to take it. Our guide was Sunny who was brilliant. He kept us entertained during our trip but also informed us of the history of Vietnam and the sites we were visiting. My wife and I learnt a lot about the country in one day thanks to Sunny! The Ninh Binh temples were fascinating with a lot of history and culture. The Tam Coc boat ride was amazing experience through caves and unbelievable natural scenery. You also get to do some cycling through the villages seen the beauty of rural areas of Vietnam! Our personal favourite was the Mua Cave climb which was amazing! The climb is well worth the effort to see the Dragons head and the stunning view from top. 10/10 and highly recommend all to go on this! Thank you Sunny for the experience!
Day Adventure in Ninh Binh
HShah001,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great variety of experiences - temple visiting, cycling, boating and trekking. Our guide, Hope was knowledgeable and spoke English well. A good variety of veg options provided for lunch.
A well worth-it time in Vietnam
R5816REdylans,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip! $50 USD for the whole thing which was well worth it for the amount of activities and transportation and lunch provided. Ricky is the best he was a very funny, kind, informative tour guide! The whole thing took up pretty much the whole day, 12 hours.
Ninh Binh with Ricky
K1185GOlauraa,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riky was great. Very caring and also funny
Wonderful day trip!
Camille A,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience! Sunny was an incredible tour guide - we thought about his history lessons, jokes, and guidance for crossing the street for our whole trip! This experience was fun and a great deal, I highly recommend it.
A Perfectly Guided and Comfortable Journey
Maps03356956222,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience thanks to our tour guide and bus driver! Vou Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made every stop interesting with engaging stories and helpful insights. They were also very organized, making sure everything ran smoothly and on time. A special mention to our bus driver as well,professional, careful, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip. The ride was smooth, and their punctuality really helped maximize our time at each destination. Overall, it was a well-coordinated and enjoyable tour. Highly recommended! Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Good experience
thyiu,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience. Our guide Sunny explained everything in details and funny.
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