
Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive
Traveler rating
4.3/5
Based on 14 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive worth booking?
Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $54 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (14)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $54 per person
Join a unique rowing boat trip to visit three caves, have a buffet lunch and bike to traditional villages. Visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital, Mua Cave, and enjoy a stunning panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong River. Enjoy a unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc Visit traditional villages and Tam Coc Area Savor a buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine VisIt Hoa Lu, an ancient capital Climb up to the top of Mua Cave to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river
What you get
About this experience
Join a unique rowing boat trip to visit three caves, have a buffet lunch and bike to traditional villages. Visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital, Mua Cave, and enjoy a stunning panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong River. Enjoy a unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc Visit traditional villages and Tam Coc Area Savor a buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine VisIt Hoa Lu, an ancient capital Climb up to the top of Mua Cave to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river
What's included
Included
- Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi & Ninh Binh with A/C
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Delicious lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- Biking around countryside villages in Tam Coc Area
- Bottled water/ person on the transfer only
- English speaking guide during the tour
- Shared Boat trip in Tam Coc
Not included
- Drink, personal expense, insurrance, tip, tax
- Holiday surcharge
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
07h30 – 8h10: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province ( It take about 2,5 hours driving to Ninh Binh included 1 stop for short break on the way)
150 minutes here · Admission included
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10h30: Visit Hoa Lư 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
60 minutes here · Admission included
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
11h45: Havea lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available. 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by1.5-hourbamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land” 14h30: Continue the tour for 30 mins to 40 mins – cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Mua Caves
15h30: Get back to transfer then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
60 minutes here · Admission included
Old Quarter
16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi 18h30- 19h00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
If you stay at outisde of the Old Quarter Area, please come to this meeting point is 20 Hang Muoi street for pick up point
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
If you stay at outisde of the Old Quarter Area, please come to this meeting point is 20 Hang Muoi street for pick up point
Options you can book
PRIVATE TOUR BY LIMOUSINE VAN
PRIVATE LIMOUSINE VAN Pick Up all places in Hanoi: Transfer by PRIVATE LIMOUSINE Roundtrip Hanoi - Ninh Binh Set Lunch Meal on Tour PRIVATE DAY TOUR TO NINH BINH: Private Transfer/ Private Tour Guide/Private Boat Trip in Tam Coc Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR BY PRIVATE CAR
Private Car Roundtrip: We will arrange 4 seaters/ 7 seaters/ 16 seaters/ 29 seaters depend on number of person of your booking Pick Up all places in Hanoi Duration: 10 hours PRIVATE DAY TOUR TO NINH BINH: Private Car Transfer/ Private Tour Guide/ Private Boat Trip in Tam Coc Set Lunch Meal on This Tour Pickup included
GROUP TOUR BY SHARED LIMOUSINE
Pick Up Only Old Quarter Area Group Tour To Ninh Binh: Visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam - Visit Mua Cave - Shared Boat Trip in Tam Coc Shared Limousine Transfer: Limousine Thaco 22 guests Buffet Lunch for This Tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
14 verified traveler reviews for Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful tour with great sites. No issues
Wonderful tour with great sites. No issues. Buffet lunch could be better. The driver and tour guide were knowledgeable.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Brandon Tan We are so happy that you enjoyed the Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Viator
Very well rounded tour - definitely recommend!
Really well rounded tour, with a friendly and careful guide who will take care of you (made a point of warning us about tourist scams or dodgy selling points in these locations). Also knowledgeable about history and culture of this area. The ride was very comfortable, a minibus of 16-18 people, each had their own seat and good AC, and the driver was not reckless. The tour itself, for someone who's never been to Vietnam before, was fantastic! Keep in mind that you're on a tight schedule because they cram a whole bunch of activities in 1 day. It was as advertised, we did all the activities mentioned. For me the highlight was definitely the small boat ride. Beautiful views of the hiddens valleys and rice fields from the river. Be advised, the weather will dramatically influence the experience so try to check the weather forecast before going if you're doing this last minute. I had sun and clouds with maximum visibility so it was perfect. I'd recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see Vietnam's magnificent landscape.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy to get 5 star from you for Ninh Binh Day Trip. We will always give the best services to guests. We hope that we will be served you next time. Take care and good luck to you ! Best Regards Kevin ( Mr)
via Tripadvisor
Pros and Cons
Pros -Scenic Natural Views at Tam Coc & Mua Cave -Best coach i’ve been on whilst traveling, really comfortable and spacious. -Decent Bikes to ride round Tam Coc trails. -Fair amount of Toilet/Coffee stops during transport. -Tour guide gave details about Vietnamese culture and lifestyle. Cons -Guide left three of us behind on the bike ride, spent the whole time lost searching for the group. Best bit - the tour guide was made aware and didn’t come back for us. -Lunch food quality was poor. -Tour Guides english was average at best -Tam Coc River Boat Rower hassled us for a tip for about 5 mins, after giving a tip, asked for more. Neutral -Hao Lu Ancient City - In my opinion a boring stop, need to have something going on here to make it more entertaining.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your feedback about our Tour and Guide as well. We are really so sorry for the tour was not good for you. We already checked tour guide again and she wanted to send apology to you about she lef your group behind on the tour. She already learnt a lesson how care customers and she will improve her still better. We always listen and improve our services day by day. Your review is very important with our business, it motivates us to try more. We hope host you next time. Thanks. Best Regards Kevin ( Mr )
via Tripadvisor
Got Left Behind
-This could have been a 5 star, but we got left behind. -Nice comfy coach, large leather seats -View point was good -Bike ride would have been good but our tour guide left 3 of us behind. When we arrived the guide asked us all to get a bike and check it over before we set off, I had an issue with my seat my partner and another tourist in the group tried to help me fix this issue, we couldn’t so I went to swap the bike the man looking after the bikes wouldn’t let me. Once I retrieved a bike we noticed the group and our guide had left, we spent the whole time trying to ride around and find the group once we had signal the man who stayed with us from the trip managed to get a signal and contact his friends who were also on the trip. They advised us the tour guide refused to wait, once we tracked them back they told us to carry on 5 minutes so we could see the views everyone else got to see. Again tour guide wouldn’t stop, so we went to see the view which was 5 minutes further and then returned to the bike base by ourselves. Once we returned we couldn’t find the group, after walking around the tour guide appeared. She didn’t seem bothered at all she had lost us/left us behind. She wanted to know why we didn’t ride with the group, we told her you left us behind you need to make sure you have everyone on the tour. -The tour guide doesn’t do a head count, she just moves on when she thinks she has everyone. There was another instance where a few people were in the toilet and she headed off. -Boat ride was good, very scenic. However the lady paddling the boat asked us for a bigger tip multiple times which we found really rude and made me want to take the original tip we gave her back. -Lunch wasn’t great -Bus Driver - Drove like an absolute lunatic on the way back, had his hand on the horn for most of it, driving fast, over taking, driving to close up the back of people, breaking sharply. I think he thought we were on a motorbike not a coach.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your feedback about our Tour and Guide as well. We are really so sorry for the tour was not good for you. We already checked tour guide again and she wanted to send apology to you about she lef your group behind on the tour. She already learnt a lesson how care customers and she will improve her still better. We always listen and improve our services day by day. Your review is very important with our business, it motivates us to try more. We hope host you next time. Thanks. Best Regards Kevin ( Mr )
via Tripadvisor
A great way to experience Ninh Binh in one day
The trip was very enjoyable, it was a great way to experience the highlights of the area in one day. The temple was beautiful, and the bike ride around town was fun. Our tour guide Frankie was friendly and informative. Buffet lunch was delicious with many options, and the boat ride down the river was relaxing. To end the day you go to Mua cave and viewpoint which was a gorgeous sight. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your feedback!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $54 to $334
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by LOCAL TOURS VIETNAM, who run 219 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.2.
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Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive cost?
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Prices start at $54 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive?
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Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive?
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Included: Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi & Ninh Binh with A/C; Entrance fees as per the itinerary; Delicious lunch with Vietnamese cuisine; Biking around countryside villages in Tam Coc Area; and Bottled water/ person on the transfer only. Not included: Drink, personal expense, insurrance, tip, tax; and Holiday surcharge. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 859 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive?
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Across 14 reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave With Amazing View - All Inclusive?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including PRIVATE TOUR BY LIMOUSINE VAN, PRIVATE TOUR BY PRIVATE CAR, GROUP TOUR BY SHARED LIMOUSINE. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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