Explore Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi

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12 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Discover breathtaking panoramic views over Tam Coc Valley on this full-day Small Group Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Ninh Binh. Visit the famous Mua Cave and capture stunning photos of the underground karst landscape. Hike up nearly 500 stone steps with your expert guide to enjoy sweeping views of lush green mountains, Ngo Dong River, and Tam Coc countryside while learning about Vietnam’s unique jungle flora and fauna. Take a relaxing sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River to explore the three famous caves of Tam Coc. Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese buffet lunch and a scenic bike ride around Tam Coc’s peaceful rural area. All entrance fees, bike rental, and lunch are included for a fully inclusive experience.

What's Included

Free bottles of mineral water
Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary.
Shared Boat Trip in Tam Coc
English speaking tour guide.
Included rental for bicycle ride.
Pick up/drop off at your hotel by Minivan or Limousine ( Depend each option)
Beverages, Personal Expenses,
Holiday Surcharge , Tips for guide & driver are appreciated

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick up customers at hotel inside Hanoi Old Quarter.

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Meeting point

If outside, please come to Hanoi Opera House 01 Trang Tien

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    Between 7:30–8:00 AM, our bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for a 2-hour drive to Hoa Lu, including a short rest stop along the way.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    At around 10:30 AM, arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit the 10th-century temples of King Dinh and King Le, and learn about their heroic roles in the resistance against Chinese invasions. By 12:00 PM, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    At 1:00 PM, continue the journey to Tam Coc Wharf, where you’ll board a traditional sampan boat and cruise along the scenic Ngo Dong River to explore the three famous caves of Tam Coc. Around 3:00 PM, enjoy a relaxing biking tour around the peaceful countryside of Tam Coc, followed by a refreshing Vietnamese tea break.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    At 3:30 PM, visit Mua Cave, a spot famous for its legendary stories and breathtaking scenery. Climb nearly 500 stone steps to reach the summit, where you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view of Tam Coc, the Ngo Dong River, and the surrounding countryside. At 4:45 PM, return to the bus, and by 5:00 PM, begin the journey back to Hanoi.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Old Quarter

    Around 7:00 – 7:30 PM, arrive back in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Tour ends – thank you for joining us!

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Underground Tours
Water Tours
Limousine Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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