Ninh Binh Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Boat & Bike Day trip from Hanoi: best selling
Description
- Do biking, hiking, boat trip in rural Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc & Mua cave - 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. - 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” - Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people. - Visiting Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here - Enjoy delicious local lunch - Enjoy a comfortable shuttle bus - Making new friends from over the world
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Itinerary
If clients don't stay in Hanoi Old quarter, please come to Hanoi Opera house around 8.00 am - 07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our Vietnam tonkin travel team & start the Ninh Binh full day tour. - 09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 mins to relax.
10h30: 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.
13h30: 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”
15h00 Get back to Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 16h45-17.00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. 19h30 – 19h45: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please confirm in advance by calling our hotline or sending us an email.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from 05th to 09th, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
- 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 – 7.45AM: 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 7.45AM to get on the bus.
- Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: vietnamtonkintravel@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
- Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
- Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see hotel/ address in the 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
- 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.
- 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(56)
Great tour guide, could have been a longer cycling route as that was the best part. The day was a bit slow and a lot of sitting. Beautiful landscape, would have liked to experience it more, it was very touristy were the route went.
Our guide Vu (Victor) was very helpful, funny and shared a lot of information. Our driver was very nice too! Overall the tour is well organized and delivers what is described. I only expected to see more from the temples and village, but we saw the main thing. I would recommend it!
We were lucky with the weather was overcast as in would have been hard work in the sun. The mist hugged the hills making it very atmospheric. Do not be put off by a little rain as it made the hiking far more refreshing than otherwise. Firstly we cycled to the emperors temple to explore and learn about the Vietnamese dynasties - super interesting with some very dramatic characters. Had a very yummy lunch... Go for the spring rolls and goat if they're on offer. We then had a leisurely boat ride but my bum was sore (bring a jumper to soften your seat ). Then we challenged ourselves to climbing both routes at tam coc - watch out steps are slippery when wet. It was a busy fulfilling tour combing history, boat ride and hiking. Victor, our guide, was witty, knowledgeable and an excellent story teller. We felt well looked after and I can see the amount of work/consideration that went into this tour. Thank you for making our trip to vietnam unforgettable, Victor and gang.
Loved the boat and electric cart combo ticket that takes you up the river then on to visit a few more sights oof caves and temples
The pick-up of all the guests and the drive to Ninh Binh takes quite some time but the bus was okay. First stop is a (very short) bike trip to a temple. The bikes were quite old and rusty. The lunch afterward was okay. Second stop was a boat trip in beautiful landscape. Our rower expected 50.000 tip which we thought was a bit much. Third stop was my personal highlight: climbing up 500 stairs to the lying dragon at Mua cave to enjoy a stunning view! Our guide Quy was very friendly and gave interesting information about the sights an Vietnam in general.
The guide was really competent and funny. He explained to the group a lot of things about the Vietnamese culture. The only negative note, they gave us water in the bus that was hot. When the temperature is more then 30 degrees, I would recommend to bring a fridge with fresh water Also it would be great to spend more time in Mua cave, 1 hour is really tight
A pleasant excursion with many activities, bike ride, boat trip with cave, hake and good buffet. Our group of four are very happy and think it was a fun full day😀 our guide Quy did a good job of herding us around and entertaining us. Recommended😀
Amazing adventure. Thanks to Quy for being an amazing host. Loved the experience. Must book. Told us about the history of Vietnam and Ninh Binh.
Quy is a fantastic tour guide! Very informative, well educated on the history of Vietnam and super friendly. He made sure to look after us in every aspect. Whether it was water, AC, photos, lunch arrangements. He check in with us throughout the day to ensure everyone is fully aware of what the next stop is, informed us when we will stop for a bathroom break. The bus itself was beyond our expectations, it had a great AC, USB ports and spacious leather seats. The itinerary was sent over to us by Quy before the day of the l excursion and he checked in with us to see if we had any questions/concerns. We have done many excursions over the years and this ranks amongst the best, the same applies to Quy as a tour guide and I wish him all the best. Anyone who gets him on their excursions, will have a fantastic experience. Thank you for looking after us in such a meticulous manner.
It is a very entertaining and well organized tour. Prouesya activities are a good way to get to know Nihn Binh. Our guide Mister Quy has been great. Totally recommended.
