Vietnam · Boating

Full-Day Tam Cốc and Mua Cave Boat Tour from Hanoi

1 Day Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Mua Cave and climb 500 steps to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain
  • 02 Enjoy a sampan boat ride along the Hoang Long River and through caves
  • 03 Admire the stunning scenery of limestone karsts, rivers, and rich flora and fauna
  • 04 Observe the beautiful rice fields of Tam Cốc and the Ngo Dong River

Witness Tam Cốc (Three Caves) boasting surreal karst beauty along the Ngo Dong River. With limestone mountains, serene rice paddies, and a crystal-clear river, Tam Cốc is best appreciated on a small wooden rowing boat ride. Hike up 500 steps to conquer the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain and admire the spectacular scenery below.

Arrive in Tam Cốc after 2 hours for an exciting boating trip by sampan along the Hoang Long River and through caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hanoi to Tam Cốc and Mua Cave Adventure

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and meet your Tam Cốc guide and driver. Begin the tour from Hanoi. Ninh Binh is considered "Halong Bay on land," with beautiful landscapes and pristine sightseeing.

  • Arrive in Tam Cốc after 2 hours for an exciting boating trip by sampan along the Hoang Long River and through caves.

  • Admire the stunning scenery of the river and limestone karsts, with rich fauna and flora.

  • Visit Mua Cave, where you will hike up 500 steps to conquer the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain.

  • Observe the stunning rice fields, Tam Cốc, and the Ngo Dong River.

  • Transfer back to Hanoi.

Tam Cốc karst towers, Ngo Dong River rice paddies, Mua Cave cliffside, Ngoa Long Mountain summit

Where this trip takes you

Tam Cốc karst towers, Ngo Dong River rice paddies, Mua Cave cliffside, Ngoa Long Mountain summit

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi

  • English-speaking Tam Cốc private guide

  • Lunch

  • Entrance fee

  • Boat to Tam Cốc

  • Bottle of mineral water during the tour

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Drinks during lunch

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Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Hanoi.

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