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: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 Homestay & Cafe - 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.

  • Tam Coc - 13h00: 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 \
What's Included
  • Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
  • English Speaking Guide, Entrance, Boat trip & Bikes
  • Do not tip if asked by locals (at Tam Coc - we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
  • Please do not bike if you are not confident in cycling, or weigh over 80kg/175lb.
  • 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
  • Customers don’t bike, should walk around to take photos or wait for others at the restaurant
  • Bike is a very small activity (30mins) on the package & just for fun & free
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • A delicious local lunch
  • Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)
What's Not Included
  • Beverages & Drinks
  • Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025
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 local people.

Climbing mountain trip of Mua cave to enjoy amazing views of Tam Coc, villages, rice fields..

Making new friends from over the world

Saving time & money

  • Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
  • 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 feel comfortable - 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.
  • Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray… Jackets (in the Winter).
  • 07.00 – 8.00AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations…). If customers don’t stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 8.00AM to get on the bus.
  • Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
  • Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
  • To avoid any injuries and accidents, please refrain from the cycling activity if you weigh over 80kg/175lb
  • Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don’t see hotel/ address in the list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ zalo/ whatsaap to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
  • Customers don’t stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose “hotel is not listed” just to finish the booking, then contact by emaill/ phone/ whatsaap/ zalo…-> we will recommend the best pickup point then.
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 - 7.50 AM 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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Oliviadragun
Jul 25, 2024
Must see sights! - A big and busy day but well worth it! Our Halong bay cruise got cancelled due to a storm so we were happy to explore for the day. Our guide was Hai Dang, he was great and always happy to answer any questions. At times it was difficult to understand him but due to muffled sound of the microphone. The bike ride was marketed as easy and it was but the journey was quite bumpy as it’s over rock so you just need to be confident on a bike. Bring a change of clothes as it gets quite sweaty! Our favourite part was the view from dragon mountain at the end of the day. Both our guide and driver were lovely and kept the day on schedule. Would recommend to anyone :)
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Mohamedrizwan_n
Jul 25, 2024
BEST YOUR IN HANOI - What else can I say about this tour? Absolutely brilliant!! Best tour in Hanoi, hands down. Victor was a gem. Super nice guy and extremely gracious in his service towards all of us. Special mentions to the bus driver as well! If you're considering taking this tour, just do it! I'd highly reccomend this to anyone who wants to visit Ninh Binh Than you Victor once again. You deserve only the best in life!
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George
Jul 25, 2024
Victor the Great. - We all had a great day. Very busy, long day. Our guide Victor spoke very well and made everyone feel welcome. The bus was clean and the driver did a great job getting us there and back.
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Noahs357
Jul 25, 2024
Absolutely amazing trip from start to finish 😊👍 - Absolutely amazing trip and I honestly cannot say enough good things about our experience today! From the initial booking, to the tour itself, we were taken care of at every single level. Ninh Binh is absolutely spectacular in every way. Our tour guide Victor and driver Hoa were the epitome of incredible Vietnamese hospitality. They were kind, caring, and incredibly heartfelt! They made this amazing trip that much more special, this is the truth 😊🙏🏼 We would 110% recommend this amazing trip and once again a huge and heartfelt thanks to Victor and Hoa! Keep up the great work and here is wishing you all a wonderfully equanimous day filled with peace, love, health, happiness, and truly so very much more 😊🙏🏼 With all the Mettā in the cosmos and beyond, Noah
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Teresabo6938lp
Jul 25, 2024
Incredible Ninh Bin - I fully recommend this trip. Is not only that Ninh Bin is incredible, but also our guide Victor made of it a great experience!!
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895cath
Jul 24, 2024
Do not hesitate - Victor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The lunch was really good. They took good care of us and gave us bottled water every hour or so. Bus was comfy. Very well organized and on time. Very safe choice!
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Toby
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing Scenery and Great Tour Guide - This whole day was an amazing experience from the views and the scenery all the way through to the food and the organisation of the tour. This was down to the terrific tour guide, Victor, who was very informative whilst also keeping the group in high spirits with his sense of humour throughout the day. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Divinest2024
Jul 22, 2024
A Hike to Remember - This was an amazing tour. The Hike was to Ninh Binh was fair. I was grateful for the many seating areas along the way. I absolutely adored my tour guide Victor, who was not only informative but hilarious. He kept our group entertained the entire journey with his jokes. What I appreciate most about Victor is the list of restaurants to try while in Hanoi. Overall I would rate this tour a 10/10. If you’re looking for a pleasant experience outdoors this tour is prefect.
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Frida
Jul 22, 2024
Super!! - I had an amazing tour today. Super fun activities. Our guide Sam, was really nice and fun. Had such a great day, thank you so much!
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Romainbp6373yr
Jul 23, 2024
Ninh binh and surroundings - Probably not in the best conditions because the weather was not very nice, the excursion in it is even rather good but I found it very commercial, a (too?) big group of 19 people, lots of tourists during the visit and cycling just like the viewpoint for the photos. Pressure to give tips for the boat although this is cultural. Have a nice excursion anyway
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