Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

4.9
(4,107 reviews)

12 to 13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

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
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.45AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsaap/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

OR
Meeting point
Kịch Hà Nội

We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.45AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsaap/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 13 hours (approximately)
  • Hanoi Opera House (Pass by)

    We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Ninh Binh Mountain Side Homestay & Cafe

    11.15AM: Continue the tour with 30 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of local people. Notes: 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 know how to bike or too fat. - 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. 11h45: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods is always available at the lunch.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5 hours by bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud,sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land”

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    16.00: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. Around 19h30-19.45: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi

    50 minutes Admission ticket not included

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).
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