Vietnam · Boating

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave with Amazing View from Hanoi

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 02 See Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple
  • 03 Enjoy a sampan boat trip through Tam Coc’s three caves
  • 04 Climb 500 stone steps at Mua Cave for panoramic views
  • 05 Bike around traditional villages in the Tam Coc area
  • 06 Travel round-trip from Hanoi with guide and lunch included

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most memorable landscapes on this full-day journey from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, glide by sampan through the caves and river scenery of Tam Coc, and take in sweeping countryside views from Mua Cave.

With round-trip transport, lunch, a guided visit, and optional biking through traditional villages, this tour combines history, nature, and light adventure in one rewarding day out from Hanoi.

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most memorable landscapes on this full-day journey from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Your tour bus will pick you up at your hotel for departure to Hoa Lu.10:30 AM - 10:40 AM: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple from the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two king in Chinese wars. 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.1:00 PM - 1:05 PM: Get on the tour bus, continue to visit Tam Coc wharf and take the sampan along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three different caves).

3:00 PM - 3:05 PM: Biking to visit traditional villages around the Tam Coc area.3:30 PM - 3:35 PM: 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 the Ngo Dong river.

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM: Get on the tour bus to return Ha Noi.

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Arrive at Ha Noi, drop off at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. End of tour!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter Area
  • Limousine Thaco Transfer Roundtrip (Max 22 guests)
  • A Lunch Meal with Vietnamese dishes
  • Experienced English Speaking Guide & Driver
  • Hoa Lu, Mua Cave & Tam Coc Boat Trip
  • Biking is Optional in the tour (Up to the guests)

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips
  • Holiday surcharge

Know before you go

  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We will pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House between 7h00 am to 7h15 am

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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