From Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc boating - Cycling & Mua Cave visit
Description
1. Got picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (Except some banning street) 2. English speaking guide will escort you during the trip. 3. You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years 4. Enjoying a nice boat trip in Tam Coc or Trang An on river with spectacular limestone mountains (if option selected) 5. Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can see the whole Tam Coc valley with rice field and river (if option selected) 6. Enjoying a buffet lunch with a lot of options of local food 7. Experience Limousine Bus optional small group, more space and more comfortable
Tour Options
Itinerary
From 7:00 - 7:45 am: You are picked up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be ready during this time, the bus needs to go from this hotel to another so time should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with 3 hours on highway with 1-2 comfort break
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel in 11th Century ( The first capital of Viet Nam) with King Dinh Temple and ruins from the Citadel
Explore Trang An Or Tam Coc (if option selected) with 2 hours boating trip rowed by a local - a World's heritage site. Through water caves and historic sites along river bank.
Optional Cycling Activity 15-25 minutes around the village to exploring local life of people in the country side of Ninh Binh province
The final activity is explore Mua cave, little water fall, trek up to Ngoa Long mountain with 500 steps to have a million US Dollar view down Tam Coc valley (if your option not included Mua Cave ticket, you can inform and pay directly with the tour guide on the trip or you can stay outside enjoy coffee and wait for the group doing the mountain)
Finish Mua Cave mountain, departing on the bus back to Hanoi 3 hours via Highway 19:00- 19:30: Drop off at your hotel / meeting point
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up will be in old quarter of Hanoi (except some the forbidden streets)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(264)
The tour was good and the travel agency was very accomodating and good service. Phuong our tour guide is excellent in english well recommeded tour guid here in vietnam.
Dear Jonniferm2026, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really happy to hear you had a great experience with the Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave tour, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Phuong for his excellent English and guiding. Thanks again for recommending us! Best wishes, Awhin
I had a great day the organization was at the top the activities were incredible the landscapes too. The lunch was super good. And I thank the guide Mr Son who was super interesting and nice these explanations were super enriching I recommend him 🙏
Dear Hazl2026, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the boating, cycling, and the beautiful landscapes of Hoa Lu - Tam Coc and Mua Cave. It means a lot to know the organization and lunch met your expectations too. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Mr. Son — he'll be delighted to hear his passion and knowledge made your day even more special. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards, Awhin
Our guide Mia, was beautiful, witty and knowledgeable. She was constantly encouraging us to participate in the activities. Carefully look after our safety and convenience. That made the trip memorable. Cheers Mia. Keep smiling and always be cheerful.
Dear Anand_Sham, Thank you so much for this heartfelt review! We're delighted Mia's warmth, wit, and knowledge made the trip so memorable — she truly has a gift for encouraging guests while keeping everyone safe and comfortable. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely message and cheers to her! Hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon Best regards,
Amazing tour and great experience! Our tour guide Phuong is excellent.
Dear Z5149XBalfredob, Thank you so much for the great review! We're delighted you enjoyed the mix of boating, hiking, cycling, and climbing, and that Phuong made the experience so excellent. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her! Hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. Warm regards,
Phuong is the best tour guide and gave us a wonderful day in Ninh Binh! This day tour is a great option from Hanoi!
Dear Mosher757, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear Phuong made your day in Ninh Binh such a memorable one — we'll be sure to share your feedback with her. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boating, cycling, and Mua Cave! We hope to see you again soon on another one of our tours. Best regards, Awhin
The whole trip was enjoyable! The whole itinerary was followed on time as well. Mr. Son is a funny tourguide that makes the trip even lighter. He shared valuable historic stories that made us to know the history of vietnam. The people in Ninh Binh are so nice, friendly, and welcoming.
Dear Lanaj514, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear the tour ran smoothly and that Mr. Son's humor and storytelling added so much value to your trip through Vietnamese history — we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. It's also lovely to know you felt the warmth and friendliness of the local people in Ninh Binh. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable trip soon! Best regards, Awhin
Our trip was really nice! Our tour guide Mr. Son was great throughout the whole tour. He was very helpful and knowledgeable about each destination. Would very much recommend!
Dear Yamade2026, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and that Mr. Son's knowledge and helpfulness made the trip through Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave such an enjoyable one — we'll be sure to pass along your appreciation to him. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful trip soon! Warm regards, Awhin
My partner and I had an amazing time on this tour! The boat ride was definitely one of the highlights, and although the hike up Hang Múa was quite challenging, it was absolutely worth it. The view from the top was breathtaking. A special thanks to our tour guide, Phương, who was incredibly attentive and made sure no one was left behind throughout the day. He even sang songs on the way back, which made the ride home fun and memorable. The only minor downside was the lunch buffet, as there weren’t many dishes that suited my taste. Other than that, everything was well organized, and we had a wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Dear Angelicajoyced2026, Thank you so much for your detailed review! We're thrilled you and your partner enjoyed the boat ride and that the climb up Hang Mua rewarded you with such a breathtaking view. A special thank you as well for the kind words about Phương — his attentiveness and even his singing on the way back really do make the trip memorable, and we'll be sure to pass along your appreciation. We also appreciate your feedback on the lunch buffet and will share it with our team to see how we can offer more variety for future guests. Thank you again for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Awhin
We had a great time. Our tour guide Phuong was great. He was friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable about the stops on the tour. He made the trip fun and also relaxed at the same time. The timing was planned well and I didn’t feel rushed. I really enjoyed every stop. He did a great job. I’m very pleased with my experience and would recommend this tour and guide to everyone.
Dear U4357ENsarahc, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had a great time on the Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, cycling, and Mua Cave tour. It's great to know the pacing felt just right and that you could enjoy every stop without feeling rushed. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Phuong — he'll be so happy to hear his friendliness, knowledge, and easygoing approach made the day both fun and relaxing for you. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Warm regards, Awhin
Mr. Son was an awesome tour guide, highly informative and great personality. I would definitely recommend any tour with Mr. Son, great day spent
Dear JonathanoL2520PL, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're really glad to hear Mr. Son made your day out so informative and enjoyable, we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you back on another tour with us soon! Warm regards, Awhin
