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Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc 1 Day Tour

Activity Duration (10 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
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Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc 1 Day Tour
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About

Explore the beauty of Ninh Binh, Vietnam, on this 1-day tour. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, marvel at the stunning Mua Cave, and enjoy a scenic boat ride through the picturesque Tam Coc region.

What you'll do

Visiting the ancient Hoa Lu capital. Taking a leisurely time on a Sampan to visit "Tam Coc - Halong Bay on land", going through the tunnels and exploring the local daily life along the Ngo Dong river. Biking through the rice fields and learning how to take care of the rice. Hiking to the top of the mountain in Mua cave to get the whole stunning view of Tam Coc valley.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsPick up at traveller's hotel/stay in Hanoi old quarter
  • 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.Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Pick up & Drop off from hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • All entrance fees
  • Hoa Lu ancient capital visiting
  • Rowing Boat trip in Tam Coc
  • Mua cave hiking on Dragon Moutain
  • Biking time in the countryside
  • Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Photo hunting time
  • Local daily life experiecing
  • Bottle of water per person in the bus

What is not included?

  • Beverages, Tip & Service charge
  • Tip for local rower, tour guide and driver
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal Expenses & those not clearly mentioned above
  • Pick-up and Drop-off outside Hanoi old quarter

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Meet your host

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Indochina Adventure
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Hanoi Volcano/Cave Exploration Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc 1 Day Tour in Hanoi, Vietnam. This volcano/cave exploration experience includes 3 stops over 1 day. Duration: 10 hours. Activity level: Light.

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

Here is the starting point

Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
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Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
  • 07:30 - 08:00 am: Your tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter, then depart to Ninh Binh for the trip. Short break-time on the way for picturesque view of rural in Vietnam countryside with green fields, local farmer, water buffalo...
  • 10:30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple dating back to the 17th Century. Temple’s architecture look like the copy of Royal Palace in the pass. You can understand much more about Vietnamese history, traditional architecture while the time at the temple.
  • Read moreMore about Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
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Mua Caves

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Mua Caves
  • 11:00: Arrive Mua cave which is constructed following the model of "miniature of Great Wall" in China with nearly 500 steps up to mountain peak. You will spend about one hour to do trekking up to top of mountain for overview the panoramic landscape of Tam Coc valley, rice fields, and Ninh Binh city.
  • Read moreMore about Mua Caves
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Tam Coc

Stop: 5 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Tam Coc
  • 12:30: Get on the bus heading to Tam Coc. Enjoy the delicious Lunch at local restaurant.
  • 13:30: Starting the rowing boat trip to explore the beauty of Tam Coc, known as "Halong Bay on Land". In one hour and half on the boat, you are visiting the Ngo Dong River with three water tunnels, viewing the rice along both side of river, taking photo of local farmer who is working and catching river food. Moving between the green high mountains, you feel as living in the quiet and far further from the modern recent live.
  • 17:00: Get back the bus for way back to Hanoi city.
  • 19:30: Arrive your hotel in Hanoi old quarter. Trip ends.Read moreMore about Tam Coc

This concludes the tour.

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