Vietnam · Luxury

Luxury Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave From Hanoi

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave
  • 02 Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 03 Enjoy a sampan boat ride through the limestone scenery of Tam Coc
  • 04 Cycle through the countryside and mountain landscapes
  • 05 Climb nearly 500 steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint
  • 06 Travel by comfortable limousine bus with Wi-Fi and water
  • 07 Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine included
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House area

Discover some of northern Vietnam’s most memorable landscapes and heritage sites on this full-day journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, cruise through the limestone scenery of Tam Coc by sampan boat, and take in sweeping views from Mua Cave for a day that blends history, nature, and light adventure.

Travel in comfort by limousine bus, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet lunch, and explore the countryside further with a cycling activity. From temple visits and river scenery to rice paddies and panoramic viewpoints, this tour offers a varied and rewarding escape from the city.

Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, cruise through the limestone scenery of Tam Coc by sampan boat, and take in sweeping views from Mua Cave for a day that blends history, nature, and light adventure.

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, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We can pick up guests from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House 01 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem District from 7:00 am - 7:50 am depending on location (Free). Then we will move from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, the travel time will take about 2 to 2.5 hours. Please contact us in advance to confirm information.Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the temple of King Dinh and King Le. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history. Taking a bike and start riding to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with an unique route.Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes is the local specialty ( Vegetarian foods are avaiable )13h30: Visit Tam Coc by a Sampan boat rowed by a local people for about 1.5 hours. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy if traveling during harvest season.15h45:Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua 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 17h00- 17h30:Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi. 19:00 – 19:30:Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel. Trip ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Limousine bus with experienced driver
  • Free wifi&water on the bus
  • Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Cycling activity
  • All Entry/Admission

What's Not Included

  • Tips for tour guide & driver
  • Anything is NOT mentioned above
  • Surcharge: 10 USD/person on Lunar New year holiday

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
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.45 am depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance to confirm pick up information!

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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