Ninh Binh Day Tour: Explore Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave from Hanoi
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Hoàn Kiếm
Embark on a Ninh Binh day tour and escape from the bustling city of Hanoi. Explore Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave, experience rural life, enjoy local cuisine, and make new friends.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hanoi Opera House - We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
  • Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - Visit Hoa Lu 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.
  • Ninh Binh Mountain Side Homestay & Cafe - 11.15AM: Continue the tour with 30 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
    Notes: Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, not included in the prices (Customers don’t pay for Cycling services). It’s a very small activity on the whole package, we don’t focus on cycling activity. Pls note that:
  • Customers can skip cycling if don’t know how to bike or too fat.
  • Customers don’t bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others.
  • Bikes are not suite for children under 2 Years old.
  • Please check the bikes carefully before using, many tourists don’t know how to use it, so they damage the bicycles.

11h45: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice….
Vegetarian foods is always available at the lunch.

  • Tam Coc - 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5 hours by bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud,sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called \
What's Included
  • Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
  • English Speaking Guide, Entrance, Boat trip & Bikes
  • Do not tip if asked by locals (at Tam Coc - we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
  • Please do not bike if you are not confident in cycling, or weigh over 80kg/175lb.
  • Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
  • The bicycle service is not suitable for children under 2 years old
  • Customers don’t bike, should walk around to take photos or wait for others at the restaurant
  • Bike is a very small activity (30mins) on the package & just for fun & free
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • A delicious local lunch
  • Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)
What's Not Included
  • Beverages & Drinks
  • Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025
Additional Information

Escape from bustling big city in a full day

Visit Rural life & quiet places in Ninh Binh

Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.

Enjoy local lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice…

Enjoy Tam Coc boat trip to see amazing “ Halong Bay on land”

Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

Climbing mountain trip of Mua cave to enjoy amazing views of Tam Coc, villages, rice fields..

Making new friends from over the world

Saving time & money

  • Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
  • Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, not included in the prices (Customers don’t pay for Cycling services). It’s a very small activity on the whole package, we don’t focus on cycling activity. Pls note that: - Customers can skip cycling if don’t feel comfortable - Customers don’t bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others. - Bikes are not suite for children under 2 Years old. - Please check the bikes carefully before using, many tourists don’t know how to use it, so they damage the bicycles.
  • Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray… Jackets (in the Winter).
  • 07.00 – 8.00AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations…). If customers don’t stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 8.00AM to get on the bus.
  • Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
  • Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
  • To avoid any injuries and accidents, please refrain from the cycling activity if you weigh over 80kg/175lb
  • Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don’t see hotel/ address in the list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ zalo/ whatsaap to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
  • Customers don’t stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose “hotel is not listed” just to finish the booking, then contact by emaill/ phone/ whatsaap/ zalo…-> we will recommend the best pickup point then.
Location
Kịch Hà Nội
Số 1 Tràng Tiền
We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsaap/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Karan537
May 21, 2024
Great tour and guide! - Quy our tour guide and Hoa our driver were the best hosts we could ask for. Quy is from Ninh Binh and is super knowledgeable about the history while still making everything engaging with his jokes. Everything was timed nicely and we never felt rushed. Super friendly 👍 I also really enjoyed the bicycle ride!
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Isabellelr3663be
May 21, 2024
recommended for nature lovers - big shoutout to Quy for guiding our day trip to Ninh Binh -- he was proactive in taking photos of our big group and individual groups, looking out for each of our safety and overall ensuring we had a fun time. I'd highly recommend this for people who are into the thrill of outdoor activities - cycling around the area, the boat ride along Tam Coc, trekking up and down Hang Moa. if you are more keen on the history of Vietnam's ancient capital, you can chat with Quy/the guide more or consider another tour.
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Tasham491
May 21, 2024
Amazing time! - Had an absolutely amazing day in Ninh Binh and Vũ Văn Quý was an absolute amazing guide with a great sense of humor! Definitely worth doing!
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Mark
May 21, 2024
Great one day tour tam coc - Great full day trip boat trip was very good take an umbrella for shade. And also the mountain walk was worth 500 steps our tour guide chang was very good
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Lily_z
May 20, 2024
We had a great guide,... - We had a great guide, funny and knowledgeable. Loved the boat trip. Amazing scenery. Friendly people. Excellent food.
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Shelley_c
May 20, 2024
Perfect mix of active and relaxing day! - Had a wonderful day with Victor! We took a scenic bike ride, temple tour, delicious lunch, relaxing boat tour and a hike. The day was well planned and the perfect mix of active and relaxing! Victor was always aware of our needs, offered great tips and bottled water throughout the day. Victor even provided some dinner suggestions while in Hanoi.
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Francoislat
May 20, 2024
Unforgettable day! - Definitely a highlight of my holiday in Vietnam. The guide (Victor/Vu) was extremely passionate about his job and it came through! The day itself was wonderful bicycling through picturesque valleys, boating on a river surrounded by amazing mountains and caves. I got some of the most beautiful photos of my holidays from the mountain top in Ninh Binh, was hard work climbing the mountain but well worth it!
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628kyleighw
May 19, 2024
Awesome views, wonderful boat ride 🌾❤️🇻🇳 - Fun & educating bus ride, adventurous cycle, breathtaking views, and enjoyable tour. We appreciate Victor (Vu-u) and driver for making the tour all the more better. Thanks team!
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Kirk_t
May 19, 2024
Fun in Ninh Binh - Hai Dang was our tour guide. He was very informative and worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly. The boat trip on the river for 1.5 hours was a highlight. The food we had for lunch was tasty. The restaurant is a little remote but they had bicycles for us to use (free) for a quick bike ride.
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Peter_g
May 20, 2024
A great day with a smorgasbord of activities. - Our tour guide Victor (Vu) gave our group a great day. We had a variety of experiences, finishing up with a climb up the mountain overlooking Tam Coc village. The best part of the whole tour was the ongoing insight Victor gave us of Vietnamese culture. A wonderful day.
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