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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

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Hanoi, Vietnam

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12 to 13 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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

What's Included

  • Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
  • 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.
  • Beverages & Drinks
  • Surcharge: 10USD more per person 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
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.45AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsaap/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

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2VF5+Q9R
Số 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Hanoi Opera House (Pass By)

We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
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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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ninh Binh Mountain Side Homestay & Cafe

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Tam Coc

13h00: 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”
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mua Caves

16.00: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.Around 19h30-19.45: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Small water in the shuttle bus transfers
  • 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
  • English Speaking Guide & Bikes
  • Beverages & Drinks
  • Surcharge: 10USD more per person 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)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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: [email protected] or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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