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: 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)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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 deals 2025 - Summer
Pickup included
Package price from Hanoi
Pickup included
Reviews
3,989 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ninh Binh whole day tour
Nikola H,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very well organised activity. Transport from Hanoi with nice and comfy bus, very nice guide that gives you all the information about everything the whole day. The boat ride is just wonderfull and the Mua Cave is worth every drop of sweat 😊 Transport back included. One of our most precious memories in Vietnam.
Sunny all the way, with Rain
Joie E,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Sunny was a fantastic example of an experienced and knowledgable Vietnamese, whose family has lived through a lot, but has gained only positivity and great attitude. Loved our tour!
It was an amazing...
FILIPE S,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience to feel the Vietnamese culture. The nature and landscape were incredible. I truly recommend it anyone. The tour guide Sunny is very courteous, and has deep knowledge about the country. You should try once
Brilliant tour!
HARRIET F,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sunny was an excellent tour guide and made the day very enjoyable and informative. The entire day was well organised and we were kept informed of everything from pick up to itinerary to the things we needed to bring. The day was amazing. The views down the river were breathtaking. Lunch was great. Plenty to eat. Highly recommended this tour.
Highly recommended for sightseeing AND learning about Vietnamese culture.
Bruce C,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Just 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!
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