Ninh Binh Full Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave Exploration from Hanoi

Immerse yourself in the tranquil natural surroundings of Ninh Binh on this full-day tour from Hanoi. Explore historical sites, glide along the water in a bamboo boat, pedal through picturesque landscapes, and savor a delightful local lunch. Experience the serene and harmonious aspects of Vietnamese culture.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Quarter - Around 8.00, our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay and start 110km on Bus - journey through verdant landscape of country side. Short-brake en route. We will arrive Ninh Binh after around 2 hours transfer. - Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit Hoa Lu by bycyle, which was the ancient capital of Vietnam between…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees/Sightseeing (Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave)
  • Lunch
  • Boat tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • A fully escorted tour with professional, English speaking guide
  • Biking tour
What's Not Included
  • Beverages & travel insurance
  • Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
Additional Information

Full-Day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi · Explore historical and natural sites · Boat and bike · Authentic set menu lunch. Enjoy a peaceful escape from the busy streets of Hanoi as you immerse yourself in the tranquil natural surroundings on this full-day rural Vietnam adventure. Delight in a delicious local lunch featuring goat meat and fried rice,…

Location
Old Quarter
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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H8693wvjennifery
Aug 12, 2025
Fantastic day - Booked Ninh Binh day tour for 6 people (2 adults, 2 teens, and 2 elderly parents) through Halong Dolphin Travel. The company is very detailed. Making sure we’re kept upto date on pick up time and location via WhatsApp. Hank (tour guy) and Chung (driver) were so nice. Our hotel is located close to Old Quarter. Not a pick up point but they brought their shuttle bus to the front of our hotel to pick up my elderly parents (and the rest of us). Hank and Chung took care of my family especially my parents who have mobility issues. Hank was so funny and took care of locals who tried to sell souvenirs to us. Explained the history and backgrounds of each place. The buffet was great inside an air conditioned private room). Lots of food to choose from. The shuttle bus is very clean and modern. Great service. 5 stars
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Thomasmk1040dt
Jul 18, 2025
Nice program with great highlights - Unfortunately we were forced by some trip members several times to wait for them the tour guide could not build up pressure to get the participants to be more fair.The last Waiting time was over 30 minutes so we were forced to change the course of the pre-planned evening.Frecheit !!!
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Maps288449
Jul 15, 2025
Poésie meets nature - Simply incredible and poetic. We stayed in an unforgettable postcard. All activities were fantastic.
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Jet814758
Jun 29, 2025
A trip you need to do - It was worth every dollar. Our guide NAM was a book of knowledge, spoke english well and had a great sence of humor. We were told in afvance what the next attraction will be and how long it will take. Lunch was very tasty and so much to choose from the buffet. We dis artive back later than planned but that was only because of weekend traffic.
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Stephenb2684
Apr 16, 2025
Beautiful part of the World - This is a great trip to a beautiful part of the world. There's interesting history at the site of the old capital, a scenic boat trip with splendid views, a lovely leisurely cycle past rice paddies, and finally the scramble up to Mua Cave and magnificent views. Just be prepared for sausage factory type tourism... you will be among many!
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D4801hjsarahm
Jan 9, 2025
So beautiful and well worth it - Our tour guide Harry was so funny and knowledgable, and a great singer! We loved this tour, was so fantastic although I recommend going to the three caves in spring or summer when the greenery is best- we were so happy either way and got to see some incredible views. Thank you! Food was great with plenty of vegetarian options and everything went smoothly.
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478akm
Feb 11, 2025
Nice day trip - It is a nice tour with a nice guide. The experience of the trip and pick is good. Only thing is that while returning our bus has been changed from limosine bus to big bus which felt bit inconvenience. Returning tile also delayed about one hour. Other then this the trip was nicely organised.
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Sophia_w
Jun 13, 2025
Beautiful except for boat trip - Beautiful tour only the boat trip takes very long, 1.5 hours, and very uncomfortable sitting. Rest of the tour was worth it
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Emilio
Mar 25, 2025
Pretty good — but I wouldn’t call it a tour - I enjoyed my time. However, it was not much of a tour. Most of the time was spent in silence on a tour bus traveling between destinations. I was hoping for more engagement as we traveled. Even when we reached each site, the guide was more of a coordinator helping us get into locations versus giving us the history and context for each site. I would not recommend this if you’re seeking to learn about Vietnam, but they took us to some lovely sites.
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Happiness12396103540
Feb 26, 2025
Simply disappointing. - we were not satisfied with the tour. Our pickup was repeatedly delayed by "five minutes" until, eventually, we were picked up an hour (!) after the initially scheduled time, leaving us waiting outside in the cold and rain.  Even after we arrived at the group's meeting point, we waited outside in the cold for 20 minutes while the guide told us "five minutes" every few minutes. When we called, he avoided us, claiming he was "working on the bus and couldn't talk right now" and refused to send us a GPS location, insisting his battery was low. There wasn't enough time at any location, and the tour felt rushed. The guide was rude, impatient, didn't answer questions, and was exceedingly discourteous. Lunch was simply embarrassing, and there wasn't enough time to eat at all for those who wanted to ride bicycles. We didn't get to finish our food or even use the restroom. The entire day was disappointing—a waste of our precious limited time in Vietnam and a waste of money. Even during the brief time we had to ride bicycles, the guide rode closely behind us and kept repeating over and over that we were to meet back at the restaurant at 13:25, which really detracted from the experience. It's incredibly frustrating when a much-anticipated experience falls so short of expectations, especially when traveling with limited time.
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).