Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave
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Is Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave worth booking?
Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $45 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (11)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $45 per person
Enjoy this tour to the beautiful Mua Caves, the ancient capital Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, featuring karst formations and caves you'll explore by boat. Climb up to the top of the Mua mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc. Vis
What you get
- FOR PRIVATE TOUR : Transfer by Private Car, P/U all places in Hanoi
- Hike up top of mountain at Mua Cave
- FOR GROUP TOUR : Transfer by Group Limousine, P/U at Old Quarter Area Only
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
- English speaking Guide during the trip.
- Have lunch with local Vietnamese Foods
About this experience
Enjoy this tour to the beautiful Mua Caves, the ancient capital Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, featuring karst formations and caves you'll explore by boat. Climb up to the top of the Mua mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with the Dinh and Le temples. Explore caves on a sampan boat in Tam Coc. Tour Highlights : -Visit Hoa Lu vietnamese ancient capital. -Have lunch with delicious local vietnamese foods. -Enjoy boat trip to visit Tam Coc - Three different caves. -Biking tour around country side area to see local village. -Climb up to the top of dragon mountain to get great view of local area at Mua Cave. -Flexible transfer by Limousine or Private Car. -We also arrange Private Tour for personal care. This is best choice for group of friends or family.
What's included
Included
- FOR PRIVATE TOUR : Transfer by Private Car, P/U all places in Hanoi
- Hike up top of mountain at Mua Cave
- FOR GROUP TOUR : Transfer by Group Limousine, P/U at Old Quarter Area Only
- Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
- English speaking Guide during the trip.
- Have lunch with local Vietnamese Foods
- Biking Tour option around countryside
- Enjoy boat trip to visit Tam Coc
- Sightseeing & entrance fees as program
Not included
- Beverages, Tips and Personal Expenses
What you'll see and do
Old Quarter
NOTE FOR PICK UP TIME : 1-FOR GROUP TOUR : We only pick up all the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter Area or Hanoi Opera House if outside . 2-FOR PRIVATE TOUR : We will pick up all the places in Hanoi City. 3-It takes 2 hours to 2,5 hours drive from pick up the guests in Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh included 1 stop for short break on the way.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
You will reach to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two kings in Chinese Wars.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
Have a lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine. After lunch, visit Tam Coc by 1.5-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”. Continue the tour cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Mua Caves
Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Old Quarter
At the end of the day, say good bye to Ninh Binh & you'll get back on the limousine/private car and after 2,5 hours driving again, we will back to Hanoi & drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
FOR GROUP TOUR : If you stay outside of OlD QUARTER AREA, please come to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Ends at
FOR GROUP TOUR : If you stay outside of OlD QUARTER AREA, please come to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point
Options you can book
GROUP TOUR BY LIMOUSINE/07:10
P/U AT HANOI OLD QUARTER AREA Limousine Transfer Roundtrip: We will limousine bus from 17 seaters to 22 seaters max between Hanoi and Ninh Binh Duration: 12 hours HOA LU TAM COC MUA CAVE 1 DAY: GUESTS will visit 3 places in Ninh Binh : Hoa Lu Ancient Capital , Tam Coc Boating & Mua Cave Lunch Meal on Tour Bike Ride Option Included Pickup included
PRIVATE TOUR BY PRIVATE CAR
Private Car Transfer Roundtrip: We will use Private Car with 4 Seats/ 7 Seats/ 16 Seats/ 29 Seats for pick up & transfer you to Ninh Binh in bothway. Private Day Tour: This is best choice for group of friends or family (Private Transfer/ Private English Guide/ Best Care/ Great Service) NINH BINH PRIVATE TOUR: GUESTS will visit 3 places in Ninh Binh : Hoa Lu Ancient Capital , Tam Coc Boating & Mua Cave Duration: 12 hours Set Lunch Meal on Tour Bike Ride Option Included 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
- Authentic NINH BINH
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
3 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good trip overall
This is a great activity, it's about 2 hours to get there. Then there is the start with the boat tour follows sing to temples. The boat tour is a highlight, then you follow to see it by bike and then later by hike. The food is buffet but it's okay lots of variety. Be prepared to provide additional tips to every driver along the way.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Trey Thompson We are so happy that you enjoyed the Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave : Boat & Biking Please note that tip is just optional Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Viator
Explore Ninh Binh full day tour.
A fabulous day of exploring a very beautiful part of Vietnam. Our guide, Tam, expertly directed this tour. We experienced majestic mountain views, a relaxing ride along the meandering river and ancient temples and buildings. Tam was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of this area and his friendly nature helped to make the day most interesting and enjoyable. Love how he shared personal stories during the tour to help us understand the Vietnamese way of life. A great day out!
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave : Boat & Biking Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor
Peter , our tour guide...
Peter , our tour guide was great. The boat trip and the stairs were fun. It was crowded, but we still enjoyed it.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave : Boat & Biking Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Viator
Honest review
Overall we enjoyed the experience, however it's a very long day (around 12 hours+) when the highlights of the trip only take a few hours. The highlights would be ninh binh and the kayaking around the caves, the other things added in were just fillers which make the day longer than it has to be, lunch was average, a good selection but cold and dry, we skipped the cycling at the sun was scorching and humid so we couldn't do it after being in the sun for two hours on the kayak, our guide spoke relatively okay English, a slow quiet tone which was hard to hear/folloe
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Bianca Long It is high season, the visiting points are crowded as you see. That took us more time to line up. Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong
via Tripadvisor
A valuable tour
An educated & good experience tour ! We had a lot of fun ! I would recommend anyone to get tour when you are in Hà Nội. They pick and drop you off at your hotel or home stay.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for choosing our ninh binh tour. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour. We do hope to host you again with Authentic Ninh Binh Travel.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $309
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave cost?
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Prices start at $45 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 Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave 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 Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 11 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 Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave?
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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 Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave?
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Around 4 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 Ninh Binh Full Day Tour from Hanoi : Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave 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 Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave, Ha Giang Loop Tour 4 Days 3 Nights with Ha Giang Vision Tour, Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch. 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.
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