Vietnam · Rural Experiences

Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi

11 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

Bai Dinh Pagoda–Trang An Boating–Cuc Phuong National Park |

Luxury Hoa Lu- Tam Coc-Rural Village - Cycling-Cooking Class -Limousine Transfer

Trang An Boating – Mua Cave – Tuyet Tinh Coc – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Bai Dinh|

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day small-group tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
02 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
03 Enjoy a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc
04 See caves, rivers, rice fields, and limestone scenery
05 Cycle around the Tam Coc countryside
06 Climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave
07 Take in panoramic views from Lying Dragon Mountain
08 Buffet lunch with local Vietnamese dishes included

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, nature, and light adventure. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, enjoy a scenic bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc’s caves and rice-field landscapes, and explore the countryside by bike.

Complete the day with a climb up Mua Cave for sweeping views over Tam Coc and the surrounding valley. With round-trip transport, lunch, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included, this small-group tour offers an easy way to experience one of northern Vietnam’s most scenic regions.

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, nature, and light adventure.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

HANOI PICK UP

7h30 - 8h15 AM: Our Transfer will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Ninh Binh Place ( about 100km in the south of Hanoi City )

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITALS WITH KING DING AND KING LE

10h30: Visit Hoa Lư 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, finding out the heroic histories of this two king in Chinese Wars.

Tam Coc Boat Ride

11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish,

chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty

here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip.

All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”

Biking Tour around Tam Coc Area to see countryside village.

Mua Cave Hiking

15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost

500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view

of Tam Coc from here

Get on transfer return to 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 Hanoi 4 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Roundtrip Transfer by Shuttle Bus/Minivan/Limousine
Enjoy unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc (Three different caves)
Visit Hoa Lu ( Vietnamese Ancient Capital )
Visit Mua Cave- Climb up top of moutain for great view Ninh Binh
Biking tour around country side area
Have a buffet lunch with delicious local vietnamese food
English Speaking Guide during the trip
Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the mentioned itinerary
Pick up at your hotel in Old Quarter area or meeting point if you stay outside of this area

What's Not Included

Beverages, travel insurance & tax, personal expense, tips
Holiday surcharge

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Ticket provides direct entry
Pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area between 07h20 am to 08h00 am, Please be ready at lobby from 07.20 am. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House or Authentic Hanoi Travel Office at 39 Ngo Huyen Street at 7.20 am.