Premium Ninh Binh Day Tour | Mua Cave, Tam Coc & Hoa Lu

Small group tour with a maximum of 8 passengers
High-quality transfer service
Visit a local family and learn Vietnamese culture through their daily activities
Enjoy a special lunch with local cuisine featuring the yin-yang balance of Asian culture
Learn more about Vietnam's history at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Discover Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on land”
Enjoy a unique biking route passing through villages, rice fields, and karst mountains on a high-quality sports bike
Visit Mua Cave, one of the most attractive places to view the Tam Coc area

07:15 – 07:45 AM:
Pick up and depart from Hanoi to Ninh Binh.

09:45 – 10:00 AM:
Arrive at Hang Mua, also known as Mua Cave, one of the best places to enjoy a panoramic view in Ninh Binh. Hike up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain and take in amazing views of the Tam Coc area.

11:00 – 11:30 AM:
Take a bike and ride around the village to explore rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains. Visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. The family has three generations living together. You will have the chance to learn about the house architecture and their daily lives.

12:00 – 12:30 PM:
Come to the restaurant, refresh, and enjoy a special lunch with local cuisine.

14:00 – 14:30 PM:
After lunch, continue with a sampan boat rowed by a local person for about 1.5 hours to explore Tam Coc, also known as “Halong Bay on land”. The boat trip follows the Ngo Dong River with peaceful scenery of limestone mountains, caves, and rice paddies.

16:00 – 16:30 PM:
Arrive in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. With the introduction of the local guide, you will learn more about Vietnamese history.

17:00 – 17:30 PM:
Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi. There is also an option to pick up and drop off guests in Ninh Binh.

19:00 – 19:30 PM:
Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

About this experience

Discover Ninh Binh through a premium small-group experience for up to eight guests. Explore Mua Cave, cycle through the countryside, meet a local family, enjoy a traditional Tam Coc boat ride and visit the historic Hoa Lu ancient capital.

Highlights

• Enjoy panoramic views from Mua Cave and Ngoa Long Mountain.
• Cycle along village roads and learn about local family life.
• Experience a Vietnamese lunch featuring regional flavours.
• Take a sampan boat journey along the Tam Coc waterways.
• Learn about the royal history of Hoa Lu.

Indicative price

From US$79. Please review the specific exclusions, additional charges and booking terms before confirming.

How to book

Share your preferred date, number of guests and pickup location in Hanoi or Ninh Binh to confirm availability and arrangements.

For join group tour: tour guide and bus will pick up around Hanoi Old Quarter. The pick-up time will be flexible within 15 minutes.
For passengers staying outside Hanoi Old Quarter, a meeting point with pick-up time will be sent along with confirmation. Normally, the meeting point will be in front of Hanoi Opera House.
For private tour: the pick-up time is customizable and depends on the guest.

If you cancel a booking, A21 Tours must be notified by email. The cancellation fee will be applied under the following conditions:

- More than 7 days prior: no cancellation charge
- From 2 to 6 days prior: 50% of the total rates
- Less than 48 hours prior: 100% of the total rates

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