Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike
Overview
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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
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Feb, 16,17,18,19,20, 2026 (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 or Whatsaap/ phone. We may cancel the booking with fully charges if we cannot contact customers or customers don’t contact us before the departure time of 6hours.
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
If Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see their hotel/ address in the drop 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
If 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
English Speaking Guide & 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
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)
A delicious local lunch - Buffet lunch
Beverages & Drinks
Surcharge: on the lunar New year holiday: Feb, 16,17,18,19,20, 2026
Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu temple: 20.000VND per person - Around 0.8USD - Optional
Entrance fee at the Mua cave: 100.000VND per person - around 4USD - (optional)
Entrance fee at the Tam Coc & boat trip: 250.000 VND per person - Around 10USD - (optional)
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Hot Deal 2026 - Summer
Reviews
4,390 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day tour to a beautiful area of Vietnam, temples, bike riding, boat riding activities.
davidcT8394DY,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great trip to Ninh Binh, Sunny our Tour Guide was both informative and entertaining. The tour involved bike riding, a boat ride and climbing 500 steps rewarded by a view to die for. Sunny ensured our safety and time at each stop was effective as possible. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Vietnams once capital city.
A great day in North Vietnam
Bruce W,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sunny was a perfect guide and the 3 activities were some of the best we did in our month in Southeast Asia. We were hoping to see some of the out of city countryside in North Vietnam and this tour did not disappoint.
A fun experience!
Companion53049442940,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the best! The bus is very clean and spacious. The itinerary is a lot of fun, and Loi is a great tour guide who goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is having a good time and getting nice pictures.
Trip of Culture and Scenery
Companion19090373256,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very satisfying and relaxing day trip to Ninh BInh. Big thumbs up for our tour guide Sunny. He explains the History,Geo,Culture of the old and new Vietnam and Vietnamese. Join the trip and u wont regreat at all.
Perfect for a day trip to Ninh Binh
gihanw2026,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good way to see Ninh Binh if you are short on time. Day trip from Hanoi, we enjoyed the Tam Coc boat ride and the Mua Cave hike. Probably could have skipped the small temple (the temples in Hanoi and other Vietnamese spots were more impressive and historic). Our guide Sunny was excellent - very knowledgeable and loads of fun.
Adventurous day !
vinishiar,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing day trip! Viet, our tour guide, was incredibly patient and knowledgeable, and explained everything so well throughout the day. We went trekking, cycling, and boating—each activity was adventurous and so much fun. A truly memorable experience.
Perfect day
BJATBator,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sunny was a great guide. Everything was Perfect. I recommend. According to the plan. Food deliciuous. Weather in January cool
Fun & Informative; Bike Ride for Experienced Bikers
celenau2024,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Sunny, was so funny, kind, informative, and protective of the each person in the group. The group was just the right size (~12) and we had options to do more accessible versions of the tour. There was an injury during the bike ride (it was a bumpy trail that might not be great for folks who aren’t experienced in biking) and there could have been better medical protocols (helmets, health kit, nearest hospital or doctor, etc.), but thankfully the person was okay with some rest. Overall, we got to do a lot given it was one day and had multiple breaks to recoup. Thank you Sunny and the crew!
Awesome day trip!
S213QEemersonr,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ryan was an amazing tour guide, very friendly and super knowledgeable about the sites we visited. 10/10 would recommend.
easy and convenient
G9808DMsandyd,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00lovely trip with Ken. he is speaking perfect english and easy to understand he was a perfect person well organized and easy day
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