Vietnam · Rural Experiences

11-Hour Ninh Bình Tour from Hanoi with Tam Cốc Boat Ride and Hoa Lư

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986 to 1010
  • 02 Climb Mua Cave for impressive panoramic views over Tam Cốc and Ninh Bình city
  • 03 Enjoy a sampan boat trip through Tam Cốc's river, limestone mountains, fields, and three caves
  • 04 Cycle through the Northern Vietnam countryside and learn about traditional houses and local family life

Visit Ninh Bình's standout sights on a full-day trip from Hanoi Old Quarter, combining history, scenery, boating, and cycling. Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986 to 1010, and learn about the country's first feudal government. Climb to Mua Cave for an impressive panoramic view over Tam Cốc and Ninh Bình city, then relax on a sampan boat ride through rivers, limestone mountains, fields, and three caves. Round out the day with a countryside bicycle ride and a closer look at traditional houses and local family life in Northern Vietnam.

For nearly 2 hours, you will have the chance to experience local life, the river, limestone mountains, and fields.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hoa Lư, Mua Cave, Tam Cốc Boat Ride and Countryside Cycling

  • 08:00 - 08:30: Get picked up at your hotel or meeting point around the Old Quarter and start the trip to Ninh Bình.

  • 11:00: Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 986 to 1010, where you can learn more about the first feudal government of Vietnam.

  • 12:00: Marvel at Mua Cave, where you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view of Tam Cốc and Ninh Bình city when you reach the top of Ngoa Long Mountain.

  • 13:30: Enjoy lunch with plenty of traditional foods such as spring rolls, goat meat, and more.

  • 14:30: Discover Tam Cốc on a sampan (bamboo boat). For nearly 2 hours, you will have the chance to experience local life, the river, limestone mountains, and fields. Passing through three caves - Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba - by boat brings an exciting feeling.

  • 16:30: Cycle for half an hour and be amazed by the beauty of the countryside in Northern Vietnam. Your Vietnamese tour guide will introduce you to the architecture of traditional houses and local family life.

  • 16:45: Say goodbye to Ninh Bình.

  • 19:00 - 19:30: Finish your unforgettable trip at your hotel in Hanoi.

Mua Cave panoramas, Tam Cốc – Bích Động river caves, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

Where this trip takes you

Mua Cave panoramas, Tam Cốc – Bích Động river caves, Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

  • All entrance fees

  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Lunch (without drinks)

  • 1 bottle of water per person

  • Boat trip in Tam Cốc

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

  • Beverages

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Hat

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

  • Long pants

Know before you go

  • Small-group Mua Cave with Hoa Lư Citadel and Tam Cốc full-day tour.

  • Free of charge for infants below four years old, but other expenses must be paid by parents.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour start
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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