Vietnam · Boating

Small Group & Full Day Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Tour( Full Inclusions)

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and its historic temples
02 Enjoy a sampan boat trip through Tam Coc’s three caves
03 Climb 500 stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views
04 Bike around the Tam Coc area
05 Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine included
06 Round-trip transport from Hanoi included
07 Travel with an English-speaking tour guide

Discover some of Ninh Binh’s most iconic sights on this full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, scenery, and light adventure in one well-rounded experience. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, cruise through Tam Coc by sampan along the Ngo Dong River, and take in the dramatic limestone landscape that makes this region so memorable.

The day also includes a biking experience around Tam Coc and a climb up Mua Cave’s 500 stone steps for sweeping panoramic views over the countryside. With transport, entrance fees, lunch, and an English-speaking guide included, this small-group tour offers an easy way to experience the highlights of Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Hang Mua in a single day.

Discover some of Ninh Binh’s most iconic sights on this full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, scenery, and light adventure in one well-rounded experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

HANOI DEPARTURE

7h30 - 8h00: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Hoa Lu about 110 km away from Hanoi

HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL

10h30 - 10h40: Arrive Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two king in Chinese Wars. 12h00: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

TAM COC BOAT TOUR

13h00 - 13h05: Get on the tourist bus continue going to visit Tam Coc wharf for taking the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three different caves). 15h00 - 15h05: Biking tour around Tam Coc Area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break.

MUA CAVE HIKING

15h30 - 15h35: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. 16h45 : Back to the car 17h00: Get on tourist bus to return Ha Noi. 19h00 - 19h30: Arrive Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Tour finish!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Hanoi. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick up/drop off at your hotel by Minivan or Limousine ( Depend each option)
Shared Boat Trip in Tam Coc
Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary.
English speaking tour guide.
Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
Free bottles of mineral water
Included rental for bicycle ride.

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Expenses,
Holiday Surcharge
Tips for guide & driver are appreciated

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
We will pick up customers at hotel inside Hanoi Old Quarter. If outside, please come to Hanoi Opera House 01 Trang Tien

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