Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Full Day Trip
- Attractions: Hoa Lu Ancient Temple, Mua Cave, Tam Coc
- Tour Size: 17
- Schedule: Daily
- Duration: Full Day
- Activities: Biking, Boat Ride
- Tour style: Group Tour
- Departure: Hanoi/Halong
Are you looking for the perfect Ninh Binh day tour? Our Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Full Day Trip is the perfect introduction to Vietnam’s ancient capital!
Start your unforgettable tour with picking up in Hanoi and head to Ninh Binh via highway. Arrive Ninh Binh, visit Hoa Lu, where preserves the relics of Ninh Binh from more than 1000 years ago. Keep continuing the tour with a romantic boat ride along the Ngo Dong river and get inside 3 caves of Tam Coc. After that, enjoy a bike ride along Ninh Binh countryside. Lastly, conquer 500 steps to reach Mua Cave peak, admiring the panoramic view of Ninh Binh before getting back to Hanoi.
Itineraries
07:45 Pick up from Hanoi
A modern minibus will pick you up from your hotel in the center of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and take you to Ninh Binh, a beautiful area recognized as a World Heritage Site.
*If you book “Start from Ninh Binh”, we’ll pick you up at Tam Coc at around 10:00.
09:45 - 10:00 Tam Coc Boat Ride
You’ll arrive in Tam Coc and begin your trip with a relaxing boat ride. Local people will row the boat using both their hands and feet.
You’ll visit 3 amazing caves:
- Hang Ca (First Cave)
- Hang Hai (Second Cave)
- Hang Ba (Third Cave)
11:30 Biking
Enjoy a short bike ride around the peaceful Tam Coc area (about 30–45 minutes). If it’s harvest season, you’ll see golden rice fields along the way.
12:30 Lunch
Have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
*Vegetarian available.
14:00 Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam. It was the capital from 968 until the early 1000s. You’ll walk about 300 meters to explore temples built for the Dinh and Le kings.
15:00 Mua Cave Viewpoint
Your last stop is Mua Cave, known as the “Great Wall of Vietnam.” Climb 500 steps to the top for a stunning view of the Ninh Binh and Tam Coc area.
16:30 Back to Hanoi
Get drop off at Tam Coc area or relax on the ride back to Hanoi in the minibus.
18:30 Drop off in Hanoi
Being drop off at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Tour end.
Price
Select departure date and number of guests
Start from Halong Bay
Start from Hanoi (with Limousine transfer)
Inclusions
Included
- Hotel pick up by comfortable limousine with AC
- All activities & entrance fee
- Tam Coc Boat Ride
- Set Menu lunch (Vegetarian available)
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Bottles of water
- Travel insurance
Excluded
- Transfer from Hanoi (If booked “Start from Ninh Binh” option)
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- All other services NOT clearly mentioned above
BOOKING POLICY
Our Flexible Cancellation Policy help you Travel with Ease
1. Cancel by customer
– More than 3 days prior to arrival: complimentary
– 3 to 1 days before to arrival: 50% of the total rate.
– Less than 24 days before to arrival: full rate.
– No-show: 100 percent of total rate.
*Refund will be issued within 7 business days
*Cancellation is subjected to change with special offer bookings
2. Cancellation due to inclement weather:
– In the event of inclement weather, we will provide alternative travel arrangements or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We offer private tours that can be fully customized to match your interests and pace. Contact us via Whatsapp or email right away for details.
Wear sporty clothing and walking shoes. Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen), water.
Wear clothes that cover your shoulder and knees to show respect when visit cultural sights like Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh Pagoda.
Yes, though some parts (like climbing Mua Cave) involve stairs. Our tour are suitable for all ages, and our professional tour guide will be flexible to make sure everybody in the group feel comfortable.
Yes. Most of our meals are buffet with various choices for vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-friendly meals.
We highly recommend you to inform us advance for better preparation.
Yes, we provide pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter if you book “Start from Hanoi” option.
Yes, all of our tours offer pick up from Tam Coc or nearby areas.







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