Vietnam · Boating

1-Day Hanoi and Ninh Bình Tour with Hang Mua and Tam Cốc Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Ninh Bình Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat through Tam Cốc past villages, mountains, and lush rice fields
02 Climb 486 steps at Hang Mua for panoramic countryside views
03 Pass through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba on a shared sampan boat
04 Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le in Ninh Bình

Explore Hanoi and Ninh Bình on this short tour to some of northern Vietnam's most scenic attractions. Climb Hang Mua for panoramic countryside views, then enjoy a boat ride through Tam Cốc past villages, mountains, and lush rice fields, passing through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves. The tour also includes a visit to the temples of King Dinh and King Le.

Climb Hang Mua for panoramic countryside views, then enjoy a boat ride through Tam Cốc past villages, mountains, and lush rice fields, passing through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanoi to Ninh Bình, Hang Mua, Tam Cốc and Ancient Temples

Get picked up by your Vietnamese tour guide at suggested places around Hanoi Old Quarter.
Depart for Ninh Bình province, 90 km south of Hanoi.
Climb 486 steps at Hang Mua for panoramic views and photo opportunities before biking back to the restaurant for lunch.
Board a sampan boat at Tam Cốc dock, with 2 people sharing a boat, and drift down the river among villages, mountains, and lush rice fields.
Pass through 3 caves - Hang Ca (First Cave), Hang Hai (Second Cave), and Hang Ba (Third Cave) - for a unique experience.
Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le.
Transfer back to Hanoi.
Transfer back to your hotel or accommodation.