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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Caves

Activity Duration (11 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Caves
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Overview

About

Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the stunning limestone karst landscapes of Tam Coc and Mua Caves on this full-day tour from Hanoi.

What you'll do

Escape the bustling confines of Hanoi city and breathe in the fresh air on this full-day rural Vietnam tour. Enjoy a boat trip at Tam Coc and marvel at the famed "Halong Bay on Land" mountains. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. Explore Mua cave and take in the breathtaking mountaintop views of Tam Coc Village. With a local lunch of goat meat, fried rice, and local fruits onboard, you'll be fueled for an afternoon of action, taking in the scenery by both bamboo boat and mountain bike. See local villagers going about their daily lives as you come to appreciate a quieter slice of Vietnamese culture.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsWe will pick up all the guests at the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter for pick-up arrangements, check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
  • Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Limousine Bus Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
  • Enthusiastic English-Speaking Guide
  • All Entrance Fee Tickets, Biking
  • Delicious Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Hoa Lu ancient capital, Boat Ride at Tam Coc River, Mua Cave Exploration
  • Cycling around the peaceful countryside
  • Free water on the Limousine bus
  • Entry/Admission - Old Quarter
  • Entry/Admission - Hoa Lư Ancient Capital
  • Entry/Admission - Tam Coc
  • Entry/Admission - Mua Caves
  • Entry/Admission - Old Quarter

What is not included?

  • Personal Expenses & Drinks
  • Holiday Surcharge & Other services are not listed above

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have a dietary requirement, kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

Meet your host

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Ms Pham Journey
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Hanoi Village Immersion Experiences Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Caves in Hanoi, Vietnam. This village immersion experiences experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 11 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Old Quarter
1

Old Quarter

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Old Quarter
  • 7h00 – 7h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
  • Have a short break for 20 minutes to relaxRead moreMore about Old Quarter
2

Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.Read moreMore about Hoa Lư Ancient Capital

3

Ninh Binh

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Ninh Binh

Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods. Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.Read moreMore about Ninh Binh

4

Tam Coc

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Tam Coc
  • Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hours bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with the paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
  • Continue the tour with 30-45 minutes of cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.Read moreMore about Tam Coc
5

Mua Caves

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Mua Caves

Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave ( Dancing Cave ). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.Read moreMore about Mua Caves

6

Old Quarter

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Old Quarter
  • Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi
  • 19h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip end!
  • Read moreMore about Old Quarter

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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