Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc Boat Trip & Mua Cave
Description
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
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Itinerary
We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
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.
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.
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”
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
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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...
Reviews(5,035)
Cuong aka golden Goat was an excelent guide. He was all the time taking care of all of us. I strongly and highly recommend him for people who might do the present activity to Bihn Mihn.
We went on a two-island boat trip with a 35-person boat called Karoline. It was a great experience that we would do again. The trip takes about 7 hours with three stops, Plati, Pserimos and then we stop near the Blue Lagoon beach where you can jump off the boat. Good lunch on board and great staff. It was really worth it.
My husband and I had a great time on this day tour. Pick up was punctual and our guide Sunny was making the long bus ride enjoyable by telling us about his country, its culture and history. He was very funny too. We visited a beautiful temple, rode bicycles through an old village, had a huge lunch buffet provided, then a boat ride finished off by a mountain hike after a sudden rain and thunderstorm cleared. Sunny was always looking out for everyone’s safety and making sure we were enjoying our time on the trip. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
We were picked up 2 minutes from our hotel. Sunny, our guide personally escorted us across the street. The bus was brand new and very comfortable.Plenty of cold water bottles provided during the tour. Sunny was very informative with many interesting facts from Vietnams history. Although it stormed during the tour we were able to complete all of the schefuled activities and get back to Hanoi in a reasonable amount of time. My family and I really enjoyed our day. Sunny was an exemplary host/guide.
Sonny was an excellent guide. The boat ride through the mountains were absolutely gorgeous. Straight out of Avatar. Breathtaking. It then started to torrentially rain, damn near flooding the streets, and Sonny did an amazing job keeping everybody safe. Would recommend to anyone.
Our tour guide sunny was amazing. He kept us captivated with story telling of vietnams incredible history. Although we got stormed on, Sunny maintained a smile and his good humor, very much like his name. If you book this tour, please book with sunny and you will not be disappointed. 5000000 stars!
Sunny is a good, funny guide. Enjoyed the tour.
Great trip, pick-up service is in time, tour guide Sunny is good. We enjoyed the trip very much.
It was a great day, the guide sunny is very informative and clearly passionate about teaching people vietnamese history. Every activity was enjoyable and the drive and pickup was smooth.
Stunning views, very good guide who passionately told us part of the history of Vietnam. Unfortunately, the heat and fatigue make the day very demanding and the entrance tickets are not included in the payment, so you have to incur other costs, about €12 per person.
