Ninh Binh Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Boat & Bike Day trip from Hanoi: best selling

4.7
(56 reviews)

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

- Do biking, hiking, boat trip in rural Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc & Mua cave
- 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.
- 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”
- Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
- Visiting Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
- Enjoy delicious local lunch
- Enjoy a comfortable shuttle bus
- Making new friends from over the world

What's Included

Shuttle Bus with experienced driver
Do not bike if you don't know how to do or too fat.
Free Wifi & Water in the bus
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
Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
Customers don't bike, should walk around to take photos or wait for others at the restaurant
English Speaking Guide
Cycling activity
Do not tip if asked by locals (Normally at Tam Coc -We can do anything or stop them, just warning))
Bike is a very small activity (30mins) & just for fun & free
Drinks for lunch, Tips for tourguide & driver, Or anything is NOT mentioned above
Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026
Entrance fees at the Hoa Lu temple: 20.000VND per person (optional)
Entrance fees at the Tam Coc & boat trip: 250.000VND per person (optional)
Entrance fees at the Mua cave: 100.000VND per person (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 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please confirm in advance by calling our hotline or sending us an email.

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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 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please confirm in advance by calling our hotline or sending us an email.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    If clients don't stay in Hanoi Old quarter, please come to Hanoi Opera house around 8.00 am - 07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our Vietnam tonkin travel team & start the Ninh Binh full day tour. - 09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 mins to relax.

    Admission ticket free
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    Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    10h30: 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
    Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    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

    13h30: 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

    15h00 Get back to Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 16h45-17.00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. 19h30 – 19h45: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20, 2026 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
Supplied by Vietnam Tonkin Travel

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Cancellation Policy

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

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