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

Embark on a Ninh Binh day tour and escape from the bustling city of Hanoi. Explore Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave, experience rural life, enjoy local cuisine, and make new friends.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hanoi Opera House - We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
  • 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.
  • **Ninh Binh Mountain Side…
What's Included
  • Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)
  • English Speaking Guide & Bikes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • A delicious local lunch - Buffet lunch
  • Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
  • Bike is a very small activity (30mins) on the package & just for fun & free
  • The bicycle service is not suitable for children…
What's Not Included
  • 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)
Additional Information

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…

Location
Kịch Hà Nội
Số 1 Tràng Tiền
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!
Cancellation Policy

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

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229benedictw
Apr 29, 2025
Best tour definitely do it - Brilliant tour with Victor, who was super knowledgeable! Rained a bit on the boat but was warm and didn’t spoil the fun. Met some lovely other solo travellers along the way!
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Serge_b
Apr 28, 2025
Ninh Binh tour - Really enjoyed this tour. It is packed with activities so be prepared with extra water and a good night sleep beforehand. The morning consisted of a tour of the old capital of Hoa Lu and the Tam Coc river followed by a buffet lunch of Vietnamese food. The river boat part was my favourite! The afternoon was the tour of the Lying Dragon Mountain. It is quite a trek to climb the 500+++ steps up the 2-hill mountain but absolutely worth the climb. The view are breathtaking. Especially going up the left-hand side you can see both the Tam Coc river on one side and on the other the Lotus flower farm. Bring extra small bills for tips to the local people (eg on the river boat).
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580pimjaic
Apr 28, 2025
Fun! - We had such a great time with Victor!!! He gave so much informations about the history of the country and taking good care of us.
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Road29382688153
Apr 28, 2025
Amazing experience. A great place in Vietnam, topped off with best guide ever -victor - Amazing tour. Our guide Victor was so good, he was funny, he had great knowledge of Vietnam and ninh binh. All the activities we did were well organised and fun. I especially liked the bike riding and hiking. The bus from Hanoi was excellent and victor was very helpful with comms on where to get picked up from and at what time. highly recommend this tour to anyone who is considering visiting ninh binh
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Jaime_l
Apr 27, 2025
Unforgettable day - This was such an amazing day! There were so many unique experiences and I am so glad I did this! Victor was a great guide
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Laurabq5297tv
Apr 27, 2025
Great tour! - Víctor is an amazing tour guide which only made the already beautiful experience even better! Totally worth getting up early for!
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Evette_t
Apr 26, 2025
Beautiful day trip from Ha Noi - Rich variety of activities for a balanced day trip with no upselling, led by very insightful tour guide. Victor was funny and attentive and full of great stories about Viet Nam's rich history. My older parents and I opted out of the bike ride in the morning but Hoa, our driver, took care of us in the meantime, and we enjoyed a scenic drive to the temple. The boat ride in Tam Coc was peaceful and beautiful, and the hike up Lying Dragon Mountain was a great way to end the tour. My older parents did not do the hike either so this tour may not be for everyone, but the foot of the mountain has enough picturesque spots that they had enough to during.
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Rafaelmm8814bl
Apr 25, 2025
Wow!!! Need to practice my Vietnamese… - Victor was an amazing tour guide!! I think he is the most funniest/intellectual person I have met in a while. Very instructive and gives you a different perspective to take in. Will always remember this trip and tour I highly recommended.
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P0hteckn
Apr 25, 2025
A Great Bonding Experience - My tour guide is Victor when we visited Nimh Binh. He speaks well, not only experience with Vietnamese culture , he is super helpful and humorous. I highly recommend Victor when you visit Hanoi.
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81oliviaz
Apr 25, 2025
What an experience! - Visiting Ninh Binh was a highlight of our trip. The tour is perfect for a bit of adventure and a break from the city. The scenery was stunning, and everything ran smoothly. Vincent was a fantastic guide—insightful, funny, and made the day even better. Highly recommend!
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).