From Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day-Trip
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Enjoy a pickup service from your accommodation in Hanoi and set-off on a private a guided tour. Visit Hoa Lu temple, boat ride in Tam Coc, hike to Mua Cave, bike through rural villages, and more.
Highlights
- Enjoy luxury bus transfers from Hanoi & amazing buffet lunch in Ninh Binh
- Enjoy amazing walking trip in Hoa Lu temple with great histories & legendary
- Enjoy amazing the boat trip in Tam Coc where is Halong bay onland
- Enjoy amazing the hiking trip at the Mua cave with beautiful landscapes
- Enjoy amazing biking trip through rural life & beautiful villages
Description
HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE - CYCLING - 1 DAY TRIP
(Highly recommend - best selling)
07h00 – 8h00: Get picked up hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street & start the Ninh Binh full day tour (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...)
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 mins to relax (Diver & tour guide had to wake up early in the morning to work, they just need to rest for a while to have more energy. Customers can stop to go to toilet, buy some snacks or stretching legs..Pls don't buy anything if it's too much or not good...)
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.
11.15-11.45: Optional: Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people (Just for fun & free)
12h00: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice….Vegetarian foods is always available at the lunch.
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” (Notes: Please don't tip if asked by local/ rowers, don't buy anything if it's expensive on the river & boat trip - We cannot stop them, they work for local admin, they are not our staff, just warning)
15h15: Get back to the 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. Customers can stop anywhere on the way up or just stay at the bottom of the mountain, walking around to take a picture or take a coffee while waiting for others if don't want to climb up the Mua cave mountain....
16h45 - 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
Around 19h00 – 19h30: Get dropped off at hotels in Hanoi old quarter.
Includes
Shuttle bus with experienced driver
English speaking guide
Wifi and water on the bus
Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
Cycling activity
Hat and ponchos during the trip
Important Information
- NOTE: Entrance/Sightseeing fees are not included, you can decide on the spot if you wish to visit/do these activities
Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb 16,17,18,19,20 - 2026 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
We can pick up from all hotels & address in Hanoi old quarter around 7.00 -8.00am depending the locations. If you stay in Hanoi old quarter, but don't see your hotel/address in the list - No worries, you can choose any hotel option that you can see just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund