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/ zalo: +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

Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see hotel/ address in the 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

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)

Options

Package price from Hanoi

Pickup included

Package deals 2025 - Summer

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

3,783 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3568

174

Ninh Binh full day tour
Georgia J,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing day tour. Our guide Viktor (Vietnamese name Vu) was INCREDIBLE! His English was great, he had a great sense of humour, he educated the participants on various things about Vietnam and Ninh Binh including his own families experience throughout the Vietnam War on the bus ride to Ninh Binh. He gave us advice about tipping locals on various activities and how much is appropriate if we choose to tip. The itinerary was as stated although the bicycle ride was not a straight 30 mins, it was broken up with stops at various sites. Could not recommend this tour enough!!!
Amazing tour!
Francesca T,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had the best time on this trip! Victor and Hos were a pleasure to have as our guide. Victor made sure that everyone was comfortable and even gave us notes to ensure we don't pay more than we should in our stops. We left this tour with alot more knowledge and appreciation about Vietnam and it's history. This tour was the start of our honeymoon trip and I'm glad it was. Thank you for the laughs, amazing service and food Victor and team!
We really enjoyed this...
Thuan T,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed this tour from the pick up time until the end. Thanks to our tour guide Victor. He is very knowledgeable and made two hours riding on the bus so much fun and short. Victor gave lots of information from many aspects of Vietnam culture to history of old kingdoms. He throughly guided us at each activity throughout the day. The biking activities to our surprise is enchanting. We got to see the country side and rice field up close. Tam Coc boat tour is amazing with rice fields along the river especially when we went through three amazing caves. We got to hike up the Mua Cave mountain and look down beautiful views. This tour is well worth our whole day and Victor is the best.
Boat ride, caves, and hike!
Jeff B,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a long day but worth every bit of it!! Started off with the ride to Ninh Binh with Victor our tour guide and learned for hours about all the details of Vietnam, from family, to the war and more!! We arrived and took a quick bike ride and lunch with a couple beers. Food was great and had plenty of time to eat and then we headed to a boat ride down the river for 1.5 hours! It was hot but we were given bamboo hats that helped us stay cool in the sun. We rode the boats through quite a few caves and rice fields to then turn around and head out to go hiking! The hike is only 500 steps…. Only 500… those steps are huge but well worth the view in every direction. You’re able to see the city, the rice fields and the mountains that go wayyyy out. Victor was a great tour guide with all the information, history, spoke very good English and was a comedian most of the time but would help out whenever you needed it! Completely recommend!!
Tour Guide Victor (Vu) was excellent. He told us a lot about the History, Culture and even his own family
Heinz K,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tour Guide Victor (Vu) was excellent. He told us a lot about the History, Culture and even his own family. This was really a great experience to get to know Vietnam.