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Tam Coc sits in Ninh Binh Province, about 100 km south of Hanoi, where rice paddies run right up to the foot of limestone karsts. Its name means "three caves", and the valley is often called Halong Bay on land.
After the drive from Hanoi, you ride through the countryside on e-bikes with a small group and an English-speaking guide. Then choose: climb the 500 stone steps to the Hang Mua viewpoint, or join a morning tea meditation with singing bowls. The group meets again at the 13th-century Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong, a three-tiered pagoda set into a limestone mountain.
Lunch is home-hosted by a family in Dam Khe Trong Village. Afterwards, a boat from Hai Nham Wharf takes you along the river, with a tea break served on board.
Transport from central Hanoi, the e-bike ride, lunch, the boat ticket and Hang Mua entry are all included. Book your seat for a full day in the Ninh Binh countryside.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Hanoi City centre hotel, Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.
Itinerary
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1Mua Caves
Adventure, captivating culture and deeply relaxing wellness experiences combine on an intriguing join-in journey to Tam Coc. Situated in Ninh Binh Province, 100 km south of Hanoi, this is one of Northern Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes. A breathtaking valley of emerald rice paddies and towering limestone karsts has earned it the moniker ‘Halong Bay on land’, while its name actually refers to three local caves. The experience is enhanced by a small group ride on eco-friendly e-bikes, offering an intimate and sustainable way to explore the countryside. We can opt for a walk up the 500 stone steps that lead to Hang Mua Cave, where a panoramic view awaits or participate in a calming morning tea meditation accompanied by the soothing sounds of singing bowls.
6 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Thai Vi Temple
We then reunite to visit 13th-century Thai Vi Temple and the atmospheric, three-tiered Bich Dong Pagoda, a temple within a cave nestled into a limestone mountain. An authentic home-hosted shared lunch with a family in Dam Khe Trong Village is followed by a peaceful group boat ride, including a signature tea break served on board as we drift through an enchanting riverscape.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Hanoi city centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the capital, harbour and the Hanoi International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal. We appreciate your understanding on this.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Hanoi city centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the capital, harbour and the Hanoi International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
- Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal. We appreciate your understanding on this.
- Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
- We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
- Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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