Mua Cave Tam Coc Hoa Lu Private Tour (Boat, Cycle, Local Family)

10 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 4+Guided Operated by Authentic Hanoi Travel

Why we love it?

This private day tour from Hanoi offers a comprehensive exploration of Ninh Binh’s key cultural and natural sites, including Tam Coc, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and Mua Cave. You’ll experience a boat trip along the Tam Coc River, gliding past limestone mountains and through nature caves on a sampan rowed by a local guide. The tour includes a visit to a local family to learn about Vietnamese daily life and worship practices, followed by a bike ride through the countryside’s rice fields and karst terrain. Hiking to the top of Mua Cave rewards you with panoramic views of the Tam Coc area. The day concludes with a visit to Hoa Lu, where you can explore the temple of Vietnam’s first emperor and deepen your understanding of the country’s history from the tenth to eleventh centuries. The tour includes private transport, an experienced English-speaking guide, entrance fees, and lunch, making it suitable for travelers interested in culture, history, and nature.

Inclusions

  • Private Car Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh
  • Experienced English Tour Guide & Driver
  • Set lunch meal and entrance fees for sightseeing
  • Visit Mua Cave mountain to see amazing view
  • Boat Trip at Tam Coc along river and see nature caves
  • Visit local family for deeply understanding about lifestyle
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam
  • Bike ride with guide around countryside

Exclusions

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses and Tips

Itinerary

then transfer to Ninh Binh

We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 7:15 AM to 7:45 AM. Please be ready at your lobby, our driver will come and call your name for the tour then transfer to Ninh Binh. It takes 2 hours driving included stop for breaktime on the way.

a local farmer’s house

Arrive Tam Coc Village, visit a local farmer’s house, be warmly welcomed with tradition tea and peanut candy. Widen knowledge about a typical farmers’ life in Vietnam, about the main business VAC (Garden-Pond-Cage). Besides, you will have a better understanding about worshiping culture of Vietnamese family. Having lunch with Vietnamese Cuisine at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will discover Tam Coc on Sampan boat, enjoy the beauty of caves, limes stone mountain on Ngo Dong river which is called Ha Long on Land.

Stop 3

Join in a bike ride to discover the natural beauty of the countryside, as well as the characteristic Karst terrain with the limestone mountain system. Cycling to Hang Mua – climb to the top of the mountain, enjoy the panoramic view of Tam Coc Area.

15:00: We go on to the former capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu

15:00: We go on to the former capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu. After that, we go to the temple of Vietnam’s first emperor. Your knowledge of Vietnamese history between the years of the tenth and the eleventh century will increase.

Stop 5

16:00: Say good bye to Ninh Binh and you'll get on the transfer back to Hanoi & drop off the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area about 18h00 PM. Tour end.

Please Note

  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry We will pick up all guests at hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter Area. Please ready at your
  • lobby, our guide will come and call your name for the tour to Ninh Binh.

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start