Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Tour: Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Tour is one of the most popular Ninh Binh Day Trips from Hanoi. The tour offers a perfect blend of Vietnamese history, stunning natural landscapes (often called “Halong Bay on land”), and a touch of adventure. Trip is highly recommended on TripAdvisor/Viator with Great Reviews and Best Price. As the tour typically includes:

• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: This historical site was the capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties, from 968 to 1010 CE. Visitors can explore the ancient citadel grounds and visit well-preserved temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, learning about the country’s early feudal history and architecture.
• Tam Coc Boat Trip: Tam Coc, which literally means “Three Caves” (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba), is famous for its breathtaking natural scenery of limestone karsts rising from the water amidst serene rice paddies. The highlight is a peaceful, 90-minute to two-hour traditional sampan boat ride, usually rowed by locals along the Ngo Dong River, that passes through the three caves.
• Mua Cave Viewpoint Hike: Known as the “Miniature Great Wall” of Vietnam, Mua Cave offers the tour’s main physical activity. Visitors climb nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain. The rewarding panoramic view from the top provides an incredible, often-photographed, vista of the entire Tam Coc valley, surrounding limestone mountains, and winding river below.

Itinerary

07:30 – 08:00 –  Our guide will meet you at your hotel/stay for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Day Tour. We start with 120km comfortable Limousine bus journey through verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way.

10:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple dating back to the 17^th Century.

12:00 – Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.

14:00 – Take sampan boat trip which owned and rowed by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong river, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai” and “Hang Ba” of Tam Coc.

16:00 – Arrive Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa long mountain for watching the spectacular rice valley with sprecious view of the nature.

17:30 – Return to our bus and then driving for about 2 hours on the road journey back to Ha noi.

20:30 – Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Our Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi ends.

Price & Inclusions

Tour Price: Price of tour varies depending on travel date, group size, inclusions in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. Please contact us for updated quotation.

Inclusions:

• Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
• Round trip transfer by comfortable shutle Bus Ha Noi Ninh Binh Ha Noi
• A fully escorted tour with professional English speaking guide.
• A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes.
• 2 bottles of water per person
• All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary.

Exclusions:

• Beverages & travel insurance
• Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
• Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
• All not indicated in our itinerary.

What to Bring:

• Sun block, sport shoes, cash for personal expenses, and hat or umbrella

Trip Notes:

• Itinerary is subject to change upon weather conditions
• Doctor and Pharmacy are not available
• Cancellation policies confirmed by Agent’s applies
• Please check the invoice from your Agent or hotel carefully, as we are unable to verbal agreements.

Children Policy:

• Child under 5 years old is free of charged (F.O.C)
• Child from 5 to 8 years old will be charged 75% as adult price.
• Child from 9 years old will pay full price as the adult.

Cancellation Policy: Free of Charge for Cancellation Up to 48 Hours before departure. Please note that, we can only transfer all the refund to the Paypal Account. And that does not include 10% of money transfer fee. Our travellers will have to pay for that fee.