Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam

Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip

Outty Ranking 57 4.0 · 4 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $48
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Outty Ranking

57/100

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Traveler rating

4.0/5

Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip worth booking?

Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip is a 8-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $48 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
4/5 (4)
Duration
8 hours
From
$48 per person

Ninh Binh Town is far from Ha Noi about 90 km in the south where has so many beautiful famous landscapes such as: Mua Cave means dancing cave, this is a great place with trekking activitie to conquer Mua mountains where You will have an impressive overview and beautiful photos of limestone mountains, Ngo Giang river & rice fields in Tam Coc & Trang An in Ninh Binh.Let's come and experience ..... Tam Coc means 3 caves where you can sit on small boat that is rowed by local people (you can try to do it by yourself) along the tiny canal go through three caves under big mountain, between two green rice field and great lime stone.

What you get

  • Pick up & drop off by limousine bus & Mineral water on bus
  • Entrance fees
  • English speaking tour guide.
  • Boat trip at Tam Coc, umbrella
  • Travel insurance on during the tour
  • Lunch at local restaurant

About this experience

Ninh Binh Town is far from Ha Noi about 90 km in the south where has so many beautiful famous landscapes such as: Mua Cave means dancing cave, this is a great place with trekking activitie to conquer Mua mountains where You will have an impressive overview and beautiful photos of limestone mountains, Ngo Giang river & rice fields in Tam Coc & Trang An in Ninh Binh.Let's come and experience ..... Tam Coc means 3 caves where you can sit on small boat that is rowed by local people (you can try to do it by yourself) along the tiny canal go through three caves under big mountain, between two green rice field and great lime stone.

What's included

Included

  • Pick up & drop off by limousine bus & Mineral water on bus
  • Entrance fees
  • English speaking tour guide.
  • Boat trip at Tam Coc, umbrella
  • Travel insurance on during the tour
  • Lunch at local restaurant

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks like beer or soft drinks, Tips for driver and tour guide

What you'll see and do

  1. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng

    8:00 Pick up at your hotel/place in Hanoi Old Quarter and then depart to Ninh Binh on the way you can see the picture of rural in VietNam with fertilizer green fields, buffalos are eating grass, ducks are swimming… 10h45 arrive at Hoa Lu Temple - the fist capital of Vietnam was buit from 10 century. You will spend few minutes for overview. 11:00 Arrive Mua cave which is constructed following the model of “miniature Great Wall” in China with nearly 500 steps up to mountains to conquer. You will spend abour one hour to do hard trekking up to the top of the mountain for overviewthe impressive panoramic view of Tam Coc, Trang An & Ninh Binh city 12:30 Get on bus to Tam Coc,then have luch with special Vietnamese foods. 13:30 Get on small boat for visiting Tam Coc about two hours and haft.The local people will take you to discover beauty of landscape where is called”Ha Long Bay On Land” and sightseeing two green rice fields with great lime stones and wonderful caves. Finish visting by small boat you have about 30 minutes for biking to visit countryside or shopping at some embroidery shop where they sell handcraft goods. 16:30 Get on bus to come back Ha Noi, Arrive Ha Noi at 18:30 and drop off at your hotel. The end of day trip.

    360 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

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 5 travelers per booking
Operated by
Vietnam Creative Travel

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Photos

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What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

4 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Photo opportunities

3 mentions

The views and photo stops come up again and again.

Food and drink

2 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Physical effort

2 mentions

Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

Knowledge and storytelling

1 mention

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Value for money

1 mention

Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

Traveler reviews

4 verified traveler reviews for Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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shirleyjone · February 2023

Funny Guy and great trip

Great day trip! A rainning day but great trip with with Jack, he is funny guide about his job and enjoying what he is doing. We went to Tam Coc take boad ride, biking around the village and have a tasty lunch! Highly recommend this trip!

Response from the operator: Thank you for choosing our service. We are very pleased that you had a wonderful trip. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon Thank you very much !

via Tripadvisor

Andrew L · January 2020

Beautiful place - terrible tour group

Tour Date: 7 January 2020. Prepare for a long day (around 11.5 hours), not 8 hours as advertised. You will be spending 6 of these hours on a bus. Ninh Binh 90km away and you are up against Hanoi traffic, it took over 2.5 hours each way plus drives between places. PROS: The scenery is spectacular and the itinerary was great. We had enough time to climb the steps to Mua peak, cycle around the rice fields and laze around in a boat and enjoy the view. It was nice to stop off for a bathroom break on the way at a place that sells souvenirs made by people with disabilities, lovely items, great price. The buffet lunch was also not bad, less options if you are a vego but none the less fine. CONS: 1. The mini bus was horrendously uncomfortable. The seats were very narrow, my partner and me are neither tall nor large people but we were squashed. The bus was almost full and it not really practical to recline the seats as it would impact on the person behind you. 50% of the day was spend on the bus and that 50% was dreadful. This is the main reason why I am rating this tour as only 2 stars. 2. The ‘tour guides’ were not helpful, knowledgeable or professional. They were 4 young men ( plus the driver), excessive for 16-18 people. Group split into 2 as half were off to different activities. 3 of the 4 men were with our group. Our guide did not say much or give us any info, he was not rude and his English was fine but he basically only herded us from place to place and seemed pretty disinterested in being there. The other 2 guys offered nothing and were just along for the ride and to take up seats in the bus. We even picked up someone’s friend /relative after lunch and drop them off somewhere. It felt like 4 friends had hired a rundown bus to courier tourists to make some extra cash. When we picked up a few stragglers in the second group, all four guides were on the bus and none of them bothered to get off to show them where we were parked. They were looking around and only saw us because my partner was waving to them from the window. Tours should be interesting and informative, tell you things which you would miss if you went there on your own. Not only did this tour not enhance the experience it put a negative spin on the whole day. My feedback to this tour company: invest in a new bus and train your staff!

via Viator

Grace P · November 2019

Friendly, Considerate

Well paced tour, view is breath taking, very friendly tour guide (Chris?) who went beyond his duties and pointed me to the best egg coffee and pho place in lo su.

via Viator

Thevambiga I · June 2019

Amazing view

We had fun during the whole trip. Although it was exhausting for us to climb all 500 steps with the weather but the view at the top was breathtaking. Had an amazing experience while cycling and boat ride because the view was perfect. And the English speaking tour guide was helpful when we asked him any question. Overall we had fun and would recommend this tour.

via Viator

Good to know

Duration
8 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
5+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
1
Verdict
Worth a Look

Who runs this experience

Operated by Vietnam Creative Travel, who run 16 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.

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Why this scores 57

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)79
Review evidence (18% weight)25
Booking momentum (14% weight)13
Value for money (12% weight)58
Listing quality (10% weight)99
Local standing (8% weight)32
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

How much does Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip cost?

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Prices start at $48 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 Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip take?

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Plan for about 8 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 Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 4 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 Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip?

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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 Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip?

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Around 1 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip 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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What is included in Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip?

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Included: Pick up & drop off by limousine bus & Mineral water on bus; Entrance fees; English speaking tour guide; Boat trip at Tam Coc, umbrella; and Travel insurance on during the tour. Not included: Personal expenses; and Drinks like beer or soft drinks, Tips for driver and tour guide. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

Does Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip include hotel pickup?

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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1104 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

What languages is Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip 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 Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip?

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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.

Is Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

What happens to Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip if the weather is bad?

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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What do travelers say about Mua peak cave & Tam Coc boat ride day trip?

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Across 4 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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