
Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 25 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong worth booking?
Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong is a 48-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $180 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 25 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (25)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $180 per person
Day 01: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua cave ( L/D) 7.30: Pick up hotels in Hanoi & transfer to Ninh Binh 9h00: Visit Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th century 10h00: Visit Mua cave 14h00: Take a boat trip to visit Tam Coc 16h30: Check-in hotel/ bungalow & relax 19h00: Dinner time and free time (you can join party, fishing or play in the pool) Day 02: Ninh Binh - Cuc Phuong national park - Hanoi (B/L) 08h30: Having breakfast 09h30: We will firstly visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats. 12h00: Have lunch in the restaurant with the local foods. Continue taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more of fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam. Back to the Park Centre visit the “Cave of Early Man”. 16h00: Take the Shuttle bus back to Ha Noi.
What you get
About this experience
Day 01: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua cave ( L/D) 7.30: Pick up hotels in Hanoi & transfer to Ninh Binh 9h00: Visit Hoa Lu – the ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th century 10h00: Visit Mua cave 14h00: Take a boat trip to visit Tam Coc 16h30: Check-in hotel/ bungalow & relax 19h00: Dinner time and free time (you can join party, fishing or play in the pool) Day 02: Ninh Binh - Cuc Phuong national park - Hanoi (B/L) 08h30: Having breakfast 09h30: We will firstly visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats. 12h00: Have lunch in the restaurant with the local foods. Continue taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more of fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam. Back to the Park Centre visit the “Cave of Early Man”. 16h00: Take the Shuttle bus back to Ha Noi.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Water provided on the bus
- Breakfast
- 2 lunches, 1 dinner & 1 breakfast
- Tickets and fees.
- English speaking tour guide
- Comfortable transportation.
- Accommodation: Bungalow/ homestay
Not included
- Drinks & beverages
- Surcharge: 35USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: from Feb 05 to 09th, 2027
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- vi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Easytours24h - Hanoi Day Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Surcharge: 35 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: from Feb 05 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 8.00AM to get on the bus.
- Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going.
- Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
- 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...
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 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.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good
Very fun time! The homestay and pool was great, food was yummy and the guides were very friendly and competent
via Viator
Nice two days spent out of Hanoi
Our two days could not have been more different. The first day, with pick up from Hanoi, transfer to the various sites and drop off at our homestay was like perfect clockwork and our guide knew his business. Second day.. firstly we were forgotten by our transfer pickup and spent an anxious hour trying to figure out what to do. The bus eventually found us but this already put the day well behind. Cave of early man was great, we then spent a VERY long drive out to a forest sanctuary where our large group slowly shuffled along a very muddy and uninteresting trail to see nothing in particular. Lunch was good then another very long drive to the monkey sanctuary. A short stop there then back on the bus for another very long drop off at Tram An to be forgotten again then eventually transferred back to Hanoi. Our guide on this day was a really nice guy but he was super nervous and his English was poor at best. Not his fault though. My advice..stick to the one day trip or this tour needs to drop the forest section. It was a waste of precious time for nothing particularly interesting.
via Tripadvisor
Wow it was so good!
a two day excursion to ninh binh is a highlight of our trip. the second day was perhaps even more beautiful than the first day. we visited the jungle which was completely covered in butterflies. the travel organization was helpful, quick to reach but also extremely friendly. during the excursion they were present in the background to answer questions. That was so nice, because then you didn't have to worry for a moment.
via Viator
it's the better to do in Ninh Binh
it's the better to do in Ninh Binh. The Experience was wonderful. I recomended. 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏Top 1000 our guise Mr. VuUuUu🎼🎼🎼 👏👏👏👍👍👍 have knowledge, was friendly and professional
via Tripadvisor
Great trip! Brilliant guide!
We really enjoyed our trip and our guide was brilliant! Efficient pick up & drop off at our hotel and we enjoyed our bike ride to the ancient city. We loved the boat trip - our skipper rowed with her feet and was great at taking photos! The hike up the 500 steps was hard in the heat but worth it for the amazing views from the top. Our homestay was fab with lovely food and a cool clean room and a karaoke!! The next day we visited the primate rescue centre which was interesting, we hiked in the jungle and found loads of bugs! The cave of primitive man was amazing too. A very good trip and recommend it highly.
Response from the operator: Dear Gardner, Warmest greeting from Easytours24h, Thank you so much for using our Ninh Binh 2 Day trip & sharing brilliant reviews to every one! We're very happy when you enjoy all services & activites. Ninh Binh is very beautiful & June is the best time to visit. Tam Coc panorama views from Mua cave peak is excellents. The primate rescue centre is very interesting & well worth a visit. We agree with you that our homestay is fab with lovely food and a cool clean room and a karaoke!! We will keep our hard works up to bring the best experiences to clients like you! Wish you all the best,
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Easytours24h - Hanoi Day Tours, who run 8 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.1 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Easytours24h - Hanoi Day Tours runsWhy this scores 67
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Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong cost?
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Prices start at $180 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 Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong take?
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Plan for about 48 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 Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong?
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Around 9 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 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong 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 Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong?
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Included: Lunch; Dinner; In-vehicle air conditioning; Water provided on the bus; and Breakfast. Not included: Drinks & beverages; and Surcharge: 35USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: from Feb 05 to 09th, 2027. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 400 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 Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong offered in?
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It is offered in Vietnamese and 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 Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong?
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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 Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong 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 Ninh Binh 2 days,1 night from Hanoi: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc - Cuc Phuong?
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Across 25 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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