
Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch
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Is Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch worth booking?
Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch is a 10-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $35 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 182 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (182)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $35 per person
✔️ Small Group (Max : 17-20Pax) - Limousine Bus Transfer via New Express Way ✔️ Feast on Special cuisine with Buffet Lunch. ✔️Join most interesting activities: Cycling, 2 hour boat trip ✔️ Explore the beauty and history
What you get
- Buffet Lunch with Special Vietnamese Foods
- Full transfers by Model Limousine Bus
- 2 Hours Boat Trip at Tam Coc River
- All Entrance Fee Tickets, Biking
- Mineral Water on Bus
- Expert English speaking guide.
About this experience
✔️ Small Group (Max : 17-20Pax) - Limousine Bus Transfer via New Express Way ✔️ Feast on Special cuisine with Buffet Lunch. ✔️Join most interesting activities: Cycling, 2 hour boat trip ✔️ Explore the beauty and history of Tam Coc Cave, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
What's included
Included
- Buffet Lunch with Special Vietnamese Foods
- Full transfers by Model Limousine Bus
- 2 Hours Boat Trip at Tam Coc River
- All Entrance Fee Tickets, Biking
- Mineral Water on Bus
- Expert English speaking guide.
Not included
- Drinks + Travel insurance + Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
✔️ 10:15: The first destination in this trip is visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. ✔️Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
✔ 11:45: Time for lunch, you are served with traditional Vietnamese food in a local restaurant. Relax in 20 minutes. ✔13:20: At Tam Coc wharf, you get on a rowing Tam Coc River Boat Tour with maximum 2 people on a boat to discover the beauty of Tam Coc Caves. Within 1.5 hours on the boat, local boat riders will orderly take you to visit three Tam Coc caves: Hang Ca (the first grotto), Hang Hai (the second grotto) and Hang Ba (the third grotto).
120 minutes here · Admission included
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
✔ 15.30pn: Cycling around idyllic village to explore around sceneries, countryside... This experience will take your breath away. ✔ 16:15: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi ✔ 18:30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Say goodbye
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, Please come to our office at 07.20am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
If customer stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter, Please come to our office at 07.20am to join the tour - Address : 33 Ngo Huyen Str, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi
Options you can book
Visit Hoa Lu Tam Coc
Visit only Tam Coc + Hoa Lu: Visit only Tam Coc Caves by boat trip + Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Visit only Tam Coc + Hoa Lu Limousine bus - Max 20Pax Pickup included
Luxury - Small Group- Max 9Pax
Luxury - Small Group: Max 9Pax: Luxury Limousine - Small Group: Max 9Pax Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital + Tam Coc Caves + Mua Cave Limousine DCar -Max 9Pax: Limousine Dcar - Maximum 9Pax Pickup included
Visit Mua Cave
Visit to Mua Cave: This tour will visit 1 more place: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital + Tam Coc Caves via boat + Mua Cave - Dragon Peak Visit Mua Cave 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
- Vietnam Eco Travel
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 182 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
3 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
182 verified traveler reviews for Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Nihn Binh
I loved it, so relaxing on the boat ride and bike ride to the temple and back was awsome , QUAN our guide did a great job prompt with communication and history of the ancestors I truly enjoyed my tour thank you
via Viator
If you want a great experience, just stay the night.
A tour group of 6 is better than 12 is better than 20 is better than 40 but they still all go to the same average buffet and do the same hike and the same boat ride. You will be swarmed and surrounded by tourists -- highly recommend you just stay the night because you have access to the sites before the day trippers arrive and after they leave. Also, very few of these are true tours-- it's mostly transportation. Very very little narration. Communication was good with this group. Lunch was poor but I didn't expect much. Bring water -- you pay for drinks.
via Viator
Visiting Ninh Binh was...
Visiting Ninh Binh was absolutely picturesque, offering a scenery reminiscent of the iconic James Bond Island in Thailand. Our tour guide, Da, was incredibly friendly and had a wonderful sense of humour that made the experience even more enjoyable.
via Viator
Slow pace but active
Slow pace but active! Full day with lots of rest breaks. The buffet had an excellent section. Beautiful scenery!
via Viator
Stunning Scenery,...
Stunning Scenery, Breathtaking Panoramic View It was a peaceful boat ride, the Boatman was very friendly.
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
- $35 to $73
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 64
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $35 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 Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch 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 Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 182 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 Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch?
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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 Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch 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 Ninh Binh Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch?
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Around 64 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 Tour: Deluxe & Small Group Tam Coc Hoa Lu - Boat, Biking, Buffet Lunch 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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