Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave via Boat & Bike | 10 hours to 11 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Vietnamese, English
  • Small bottle of water in the vehicle
  • Limousine bus transfers (pickup/drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter)
  • Good Air-conditioned limousine vehicle
  • A buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • English speaking guide, all entrance fees, boat trip, bike
  • Drinks in lunch; Tips
  • In case the boat rower asks you for a tip, you can give tip or ignore if you dont want to
  • Surcharge: Extra 10USD per person on the lunar New year festival: Feb 09,10,11,12,13 of 2024

Overview

1. During day trip with small group from Hanoi, you enjoy luxury day tour to the beautiful the ancient capital Hoa Lu, wonderful Tam Coc rivers, Mua Caves featuring karst formations and caves. 2. The itinerary includes a sampan (a small steel boat) ride along the river system to visit Tam Coc, an area known as the inland version of Ha Long Bay. You will have a peaceful rowing trip through this unique natural area. 3. And also climb almost 500 stone steps to the peak of Lying Dragon for panoramic views of Ninh Binh. 4. This tour is or active travelers loving nature and discovery. 5. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle. 6. Enjoy a buffet lunch of Ninh Binh cuisine (included) Door-to-door hotel pickup and and drop-off in the center of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

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This sharing group tour offers free hotel pickups in Hanoi Old Quarter in between 7:40am to 8:00am. If your hotel located outside Hanoi Old Quarter or if you do not need hotel pickup, please go to the meeting point (Hanoi Opera House) at 8:00am to join the tour group. You ... are advised to reach the local operator via WhatsApp +84-982-804-399 to confirm the pickup. Read more â–Ľ

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This meeting point is needed if your hotels are located outside Hanoi Old Quarter or if you do not need hotel pickup. You are advised to reach the local operator via WhatsApp +84-982-804-399 to confirm the pickup.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Hanoi Opera House (Pass By)

    07:30 - 08:00 Our guide will pick you up at the hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Then we start a 110km drive on a comfortable limousine vehicle through verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way. If your hotels located outside of the Old Quarter, please go to the meeting point - Hanoi Opera House at 7:50am to join tour group (Hanoi Opera House is just a meeting point for pickup, not a site for a visit in the tour).

  • Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

    10:30 Visit Hoa Lu ancient Citadel with King Dinh Temple dating back to the 10th Century. The old capital has a variety of historical places for visitors to pay a trip. The attractions are temples, where people worship the Emperors and royal people that ruled here more than 1000 years ago. And nowadays Hoa Lu still keeps the remaining of ancients fortress built by Dinh dynasty more than 1000 years ago. The Imperial palce lays under the ground for 3m and now become a very interesting place to visit. Then continue the tour with 30-minute biking in a rural village to discover the life of local people. Please notes that this short biking trip is just an extra activity (free of charge) to help you experience the peaceful rural landscapes, not a professional biking trip. If you don't know how to bike or not interested in this activity then you can skip it (and instead you can walk around the area to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others while they are cycling).

    1 hour

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    12:30 Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice, rice crackers …. And also vegetarian foods are available in the buffet lunch.

    1 hour

  • Tam Coc

    13:30 After lunch time, the group will continue the trip with a visit to Tam Coc. Take sampan boat trip rowed by the locals gently sail along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca” (First Grotto), “Hang Hai” (Second Grotto) and “Hang Ba” (Third Grotto). The boat trip is sure to leave you a wonderful memory.

    2 hours

  • Mua Caves

    16:00 Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing hiking up to the top of Ngoa Long mountain (lying dragon moutain) for watching the spectacular rice valley with precious view of the nature. Down a sleepy road between rice paddies, this cave (the name means 'Cave of Dance') is not terribly impressive, but there are panoramic views from the peak above. A stone staircase beside the cave entrance zigzags through the karst (beware the goat droppings) and it’s almost 500 steps to a simple altar to Quan Am (the Goddess of Mercy). Look west for the Ngo Dong River winding through Tam Coc. The climb is paved but steep in sections, so bring water and allow an hour return. Then get back to the bus to return Hanoi

    45 minutes

  • Hanoi Opera House (Pass By)

    19:30 Drop you off at your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter or at the meeting point (Hanoi Opera House). End of the tour.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It takes 2hour drive each way Hanoi to Ninh Binh & Ninh Binh to Hanoi
  • 30 minute bike ride is a complimentary activity offered and Free of Charge. It is for fun, relaxing and it is NOT a professional biking tour.
  • The bike is not suitable for children under 2 years old. You can skip bike if you don't know how to bike.
  • Customers need to contact us to confirm pick-up place by email: info@paradiseindochina.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84982804399
  • Surcharge: Extra 10 USD per person on Vietnamese Tet Festival (Chinese New year festival: Feb 09,10,11,12 of 2024). The customes will pay cash to the local tour operator tour guide.

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Recommended experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Discovering Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave in one day is a journey well worth it! The history of the ancient capital, the breathtaking landscape of Tam Coc and the panoramic views from Mua Cave are breathtaking. Cycling through peaceful villages and boating along peaceful rivers make the experience truly special.

A charming and peaceful trip

Published on Jan, 2025

Our day trip to Ninh Binh was packed with highlights! We soaked in the rich history of Hoa Lu, took a boat trip along the peaceful river of Tam Coc and cycled through the vibrant landscapes. The panoramic view of Mua Cave at sunset was a dream come true. The peaceful nature (unfortunately we had a little rain but it was ok okay) was just perfect.

A truly worthwhile day

Published on Jan, 2025

The Hoa Lu- Tan Coc - Mua Cave tour was fantastic! We loved the boat ride, capturing the caves and the enchanting river views of Tam Coc. The cycling through the countryside was refreshing, and the climb to Mua Cave rewarded us with spectacular views. Also the lunch at the local restaurant was delicious.

Amazing,highly recommend it

Published on Jan, 2025

The beauty of Ninh Binh left us speechless. The boat ride throughTam Coc was magical, surrounded by limestone mountains. Exploring the historic temples of Hoa Lu and cycling through lush green fields to Mua Cave added a touch of adventure to tour journey. The panoramic view from the top was the perfect ending. Go there.

Visit Ninh Binh in 1 day

Published on Jan, 2025

We explored Ninh Binh boat and bicycle. The peaceful Tam Coc River and the majestic Mua Caves offered us stunning views, while the ancient architecture of Hoa Lu took us back in time. Cycling around the peaceful countryside completed our perfect day. The vehicle moved comfortably, the tour guide was very professional, the trip was very well organized. Ninh Binh, a must-see for nature lovers

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