Spend a full day exploring the beauty of Ninh Binh with visits to Tam Coc and Mua Cave. Take a peaceful boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, passing rice fields and tall limestone mountains. Enjoy a bike ride through small villages and quiet paths, where you can see local life up close. Then, climb the 500 steps at Mua Cave for a stunning view over Tam Coc and lotus pond.
Take a look at this all-inclusive package tour from Hanoi or Tam Coc to see the best of Ninh Binh in just 1 day!
Itineraries
07:30 - 08:00 Pick up
If you book “Start from Hanoi”, our shuttle bus/limousine will come and pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter. Pick up time start from 07:45, depend on the traffic.
If you book “Start from Ninh Binh”, our shuttle bus/limousine will come and pick you up from your hotel in Tam Coc area. Pick up time start from 10:00.
10:15 Tam Coc Boat Ride
Arrive in Tam Coc. Take a 1.5 hours boat ride along Ngo Dong river, passing rice fields and limestone mountains. Visit 3 caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.
11:45 Biking
Enjoy a 30–45 minute bike ride around Tam Coc. During harvest season, see the rice fields turn golden.
12:30 Buffet Lunch
Buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Taste Vietnamese dishes.
13:30 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Temple
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, built in 968. Walk around the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties in a scenic mountain area and learn about the history of Ninh Binh from 1000 years ago.
15:00 Mua Cave
Explore Mua Cave. Climb 500 steps to the top for a breathtaking view of Tam Coc and the Ninh Binh countryside.
16:30 Depart
Return to the minibus and travel back to Hanoi/Tam Coc.
Price
Select departure date and number of guests
From Ninh Binh (All-Inclusive)
We'll pick you up from your hotel Tam Coc.
Pick up time is at 10:00
From Hanoi (All-Inclusive)
We'll pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter, Hanoi.
Pick up time is at 7:30 - 08:00
From Ninh Binh (No Tickets)
We'll pick you up from Tam Coc at 10:00.
Inclusions
Included
- Hotel pick up by comfortable limousine with AC
- All activities & entrance fee
- Ninh Binh Boat Tour
- Buffet Menu lunch (Vegetarian available)
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- 2 bottle of waters per day
- 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.









bigbunny –
The scenery was amazing. The guide was very friendly. Be prepared for some exercise, but you are good with that, you will love the tour.
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Golova B –
It was an amazing experience to feel the Vietnamese culture. The nature and landscape were incredible. I truly recommend it anyone. The tour guide Sunny is very courteous, and has deep knowledge about the country. You should try once
10 reviews
Marw B –
The best tour I did in Vietnam while stationed in Hanoi. I did back to back day tours out of Hanoi and not only was this itinerary great, especially if you love good views and activities, but our tour guide alex was amazing. His English was easy to understand and his knowledge of the area was just the right mix of informative/interesting/fun – without being repetitive!
10 reviews
Zinnu –
This tour was fantastic. Our guide Robin was knowledgeable and fun, loving which made our time with him memorable and we didn’t want it to end. Thank you again. Robin Nguyen. Also our driver Tony kept us safe and was a wonderful driver.
10 reviews
Bill H –
Vy was an excellent guide. So friendly and patient a truely lovely experience. Would recommend to solo travellers too. Great!
10 reviews
Zoey B –
Amazing day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi. The day was packed full of beautiful sights and activities. Quy, our tour guide, went above and beyond with communication, providing facts about the location, and giving free time to explore. Everything went extremely smoothly from pickup to a buffet style lunch to the boat ride. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
10 reviews
Claire T –
Easy morning pickup and we got to see a beautiful part of the country and learned a lot from a friendly, nice guide name Tam
10 reviews
Alex W –
Fantastic day out. Well worth it. Our guide ‘Tam’ was fun and well organised. Buffet lunch was delicious, and the boat trip was good, beautiful scenery and well organised.
10 reviews
Paoline Q –
Lovely tour with a good balance of walking, cycling, and boating. The caves during the Tamcoc ride were amazing. Felt very well taken care of by the team
10 reviews
John N –
Wonderful tour with very kind and competent guide Linh