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Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong Day Tour: Explore Vietnam's History, Natural Beauty & Local Life
4.9
25 Ratings
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Embark on a small group tour to Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Bich Dong in Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the country’s history, natural beauty, and local life. Experience a high-quality transfer service and explore the origin of Buddhism. Discover the stunning Tam Coc on a sampan boat and bike through picturesque landscapes. Don’t miss the captivating view from Mua Cave!
Embark on a small group tour to Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Bich Dong in Vietnam. Immerse yourself in the country’s history, natural beauty, and local life. Experience a high-quality transfer service and explore the origin of Buddhism. Discover the stunning Tam Coc on a sampan boat and bike through picturesque landscapes. Don’t miss the captivating view from Mua Cave!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Quarter - Guests are picked up from their hotel or private address in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and then depart for Ninh Binh.
- Mua Caves - Mua Cave, often referred to as the Vietnamese “Great Wall of China,” derives its name from a historical tale. When King Tran visited the Hoa Lu capital, he frequently stopped at Mua Cave, where imperial…
- Old Quarter - Guests are picked up from their hotel or private address in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and then depart for Ninh Binh.
- Mua Caves - Mua Cave, often referred to as the Vietnamese “Great Wall of China,” derives its name from a historical tale. When King Tran visited the Hoa Lu capital, he frequently stopped at Mua Cave, where imperial maids performed dances. Thus, the cave is called “Mua,” meaning “dancing.”
- Tam Coc - Tam Coc is a limestone cave area extending along the Ngo Dong River, famously known as “Halong Bay on land.” Enjoy a serene journey along the river, surrounded by unique karst mountains, rice paddies, and ancient temples.
- Bich Dong Pagoda - Located just 3 km from Tam Coc in Ninh Binh Province, Bich Dong Pagoda is a three-tiered ancient pagoda set into a mountainside in northern Vietnam. The cluster of cave temples is encircled by water and stunning water lilies, creating a breathtaking view upon arrival at the entrance of Bich Dong Pagoda.
What's Included
- Sightseeing
- Bottled water included
- Sport bike provided for cycling
- English-speaking guide
- Vietnamese lunch
- Sightseeing
- Bottled water included
- Sport bike provided for cycling
- English-speaking guide
- Vietnamese lunch
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Tipping for tour guide/driver
- Personal expenses
- Pick up & drop off outside old quarter 490.000VND/a group
- Travel insurance
- Tipping for tour guide/driver
- Personal expenses
- Pick up & drop off outside old quarter 490.000VND/a group
Additional Information
- Join a small group journey for a more intimate experience.
- Benefit from top-tier transfer services.
- Enhance your understanding of the history of Vietnam and the roots of Buddhism.
- Explore Tam Coc, often referred to as the “Halong Bay on land” on a sampan boat piloted by locals. Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of limestone mountains and…
- Join a small group journey for a more intimate experience.
- Benefit from top-tier transfer services.
- Enhance your understanding of the history of Vietnam and the roots of Buddhism.
- Explore Tam Coc, often referred to as the “Halong Bay on land” on a sampan boat piloted by locals. Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of limestone mountains and expansive rice fields along the river.
- Experience an exclusive and memorable bike ride through villages, rice fields, and karts mountains on a premium sports bike.
- Tour Mua Cave, one of the most mesmerizing vantage points to take in the entirety of the Tam Coc region.
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Our tour guide will pick up you at your hotel in the Old Quarter.
If you do not stay in Hanoi Old Quarter area, please move to the Hanoi Opera House, walk along Trang Tien street until you reach the magnificent Opera House located at 1 Trang Tien street in Hoan Kiem district.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(25 Ratings)
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Companion59678990159
Jul 10, 2025
Amazing day at Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc organised by Phillip and his team who was the perfect tour guide! - We did the Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Full day tour which was just an amazing experience. The tour was perfectly organised, with a lot of unique adventures. Phillip was the perfect tour guide who took really care of us and is extremely knowledgeable about the cultural and historical sites visited. What a day, thanks a lot to the whole team!
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Shayneey
Jun 27, 2025
Ninh Binh full of delights - The sights were beautiful. Lotus plantation. River ride. Delicious lunch and a wonderful home visit for a tiny taste of real life in Vietnam. Phil the tour guide is knowledgeable and very entertaining. A great day.
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Kareema
Jun 24, 2025
Ninh Binh Day Tour - MUST do - Phil, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the culture of Ninh Binh and Vietnam to life, allowing us to truly appreciate their rich heritage and people. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to our comfort and security ensured we felt in the best hands.
I highly recommend taking the time to plan your trip around Phil, who is undoubtedly the best tour guide I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with during my extensive travels.
Thank you, Phil and Jerry, for an unforgettable experience. We look forward to returning!
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Lauracg3
Mar 23, 2025
A must see with this excellent tour company, thank you Phil our guide! - We are so glad we did this tour as we didn't know about Ninh Binh until we realised Hanoi was too chaotic for us to stay for 3 days and we wanted to see some countryside. Our hotel La Siesta Premium recommended Amazing Ninh Binh due to feedback from previous customers so they booked it for us directly. It was the best experience we had in Vietnam, even though we loved Halong Bay, this tour had so many great parts to it, which made it unforgettable. The bike ride we did was in a different location to where other tour groups took theirs, as ours took us to a small village and then the home of the family we visited. We loved seeing a farmhouse and family lifestyle to get to know the local culture.
We visited in the following order: mua cave for the panoramic view, the climb up is very tough so do take lots of breaks. Bike ride, family visit, temple visit, tam coc and the old citadel. The lunch was generous and delicious, I tried bits of it though I was unwell from the previous nights meal in hanoi, so they catered to my needs as I couldn't eat much.
Phil was our guide, his English was excellent and the information he gave was very insightful, we learnt a lot about Vietbamese history. He was incredibly courteous. There were only 5 of us in the group which should have been for a maximum of 8, there was a solo female traveller with us and he looked after her. There were plenty of toilet breaks and water provided.
I am a tour guide in the UK and it was such a pleasure to meet Phil, we thank him so much for such an excellent day and experience. It is a long day but totally worth it! We have recommended this company to our friends and family who want to visit after seeing our pictures!
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567altheal
Nov 19, 2024
Great tour - Tom was an excellent guide, we really enjoyed his knowledge and his excellent English. I highly recommend this tour, we really enjoyed Tom.
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Happiness37494973330
Sep 21, 2024
Vietnam Love - We enjoyed the Guide's fun and loving explanation of Vietnam. He spoke well and the content was easy to understand.
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Curious03894442443
Jan 8, 2024
Day trip to Ninh Binh - Had a great day with Hung Vu from Amazing Travel. The temple visits, bike ride, boat ride, farm visit and Vietnamese lunch all came together to make a memorable visit to Ninh Binh
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Andyby1008zq
Nov 27, 2023
Ninh binh - Absolutely outstanding the tour guide hung was fantastic and full of knowledge of his people and country. I highly recommend...👌👌
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611addiel
Nov 27, 2023
loved this! - Great tour! Everything was great! Bus was comfy, bikes work very well, food was decent.
Tour guide Hung was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of Vietnamese history and stories. He was also attentive to details and took care of us well. Had a great time!
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J8504chsarao
Aug 28, 2023
Excellent tour! - The tour has been ideal! We managed to get to know Ninh Binh and its surroundings in one day thanks to our excellent guide Tom!
During the tour Tom has always been attentive and has taught us many things about Vietnamese history and culture.
Highly recommended!
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