Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike Discount Tickets

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Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Complimentary pickup available for guests staying in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00AM-7:45AM. For those staying outside this area, the central meeting point is Hanoi Opera House (01 Trang Tien Street) at 7:45AM. Please send us a quick message via WhatsApp, Zalo, or email to confirm your location.

Pickup Information

We provide complimentary pickup for guests staying in the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00 AM and 7:45 AM. For those staying outside this area, our central meeting point is the Hanoi Opera House (01 Trang Tien Street) at 7:45 AM. To ensure a smooth start, please send us a quick message via WhatsApp, Zalo, or email to confirm your location.

Language Offered

Vietnamese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hanoi Opera House
We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
2. 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.
Duration: 45 mins
3. 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.
Duration: 120 mins
4. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
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 “ Halong Bay on land”
Duration: 90 mins
5. Mua Caves
16.00: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. Around 19h30-19.45: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi
Duration: 50 mins

Inclusion

Professional English-speaking guide

Destination: Mua Cave

Destination: Tam Coc attraction & activites

Small water in the shuttle bus transfers

Complimentary village cycling (30 minutes)

Bottled water

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter

In-vehicle air conditioning

Ninh Binh Full Day Tour

Destination: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Exclusion

Beverages & Drinks

Surcharge: on the lunar New year holiday: From 05 to 09 Feb, 2027

Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu temple: 20.000VND per person - Around 0.8USD - Optional

Entrance fee at the Mua cave: 150.000VND per person - around 6USD - (optional)

Entrance fee at the Tam Coc & boat trip: 250.000 VND per person - Around 10USD - (optional)

Gratuities

NOTE: Customers need cover the knees & shoulders when visiting the temple.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: From 05 to 09 Feb, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour)

We offer a complimentary 30-minute village cycle for fun. This is a self-guided, non-professional leisure activity.

If you prefer not to bike, you can enjoy a leisurely walk to take photos or relax at the restaurant while the group cycles.

For guest safety, cycling is not recommended for children under 2 years old or guests weighing over 80kg (175lb). Please inspect your bicycle before use.

Please bring a hat/umbrella, sunscreen, insect spray, comfortable hiking shoes, a camera, and small cash for personal expenses. Wear layers: lightweight shirts for summer or a jacket for winter.

While local boat rowers at Tam Coc may occasionally request tips, please note that these are entirely at your discretion and are not required.

Please contact us via WhatsApp, Zalo, or Email at least 24 hours before departure to confirm your exact pickup time and location.

If staying outside the Old Quarter, please meet us at the Hanoi Opera House (01 Trang Tien Street) by 7:45 AM.

Complimentary pickup is available between 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM from Hanor Old Quarter. If your hotel is not listed in the dropdown menu, please select any hotel to complete the booking and message us with your correct address.

NOTE: Customers need cover the knees & shoulders when visiting the temple.

NOTE: From July 01, 2026, the Vietnamese government stopped all the tourist buses to come inside Hanoi Old Quarter. So, we will confirm exactly pickup point and time before the departure date. Pickup and drop-off services will be provided along the following streets: Hai Bà Trưng, Tràng Thi, Phùng Hưng, Hàng Đậu, Trần Nhật Duật, Trần Quang Khải, Nhà Hát Lớn, Tràng Tiền, Lý Thường Kiệt...

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