Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

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Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

From 60 USD / pax

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Overview

About this journey

A small-group day trip to Ninh Binh designed for a maximum personal experience, with a high-quality limousine transfer and an experienced local guide.

Discover Tam Coc — the “Halong Bay on land”: climb Mua Cave, one of the most alluring viewpoints over the whole Tam Coc area, widen your knowledge of Vietnamese history at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, visit a local family, enjoy a lunch of local cuisine reflecting the yin-yang balance of Asian culture, and ride a high-quality sports bike along a unique route through villages, rice fields and karst mountains.

Standard Shared Tour (60 USD/pax): A well-designed tour with a comfortable limousine transfer, an experienced local guide and a satisfying set lunch — ideal for travellers who enjoy a comfortable, well-organised experience at great value.

Luxury Shared Tour (75 USD/pax): An enhanced experience with a higher-end limousine, a more specialised guide and a premium lunch of refined dishes — for travellers who prefer extra comfort, personalised guiding and elevated dining.

Private Tour (300 USD for 1 pax · 150 USD for 2 pax · 120 USD/pax for 3 or more): A bespoke experience with a private vehicle, a dedicated guide and non-shared activities — the itinerary and dining tailored to the preferences of your small group.

Itinerary

A day in sequence

  1. 07:15 – 07:45

    Hotel Pick-up

    Pick-up from your hotel or private address in the Hanoi Old Quarter and departure to Ninh Binh.

  2. 09:30 – 10:00

    Mua Cave Viewpoint

    Arrive at Hang Mua (“Mua Cave”), one of the most alluring places for a panorama in Ninh Binh — hike to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain for amazing views over the Tam Coc / Ninh Binh area.

  3. 11:00 – 11:30

    Cycling & Local Family (Tam Coc)

    Take a bike and ride around the village to explore the rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains, then visit a traditional local family of three generations in the Tam Coc area.

  4. 12:30

    Local-cuisine Lunch

    Enjoy a special lunch prepared with the traditional cuisine featuring the yin-yang balance of Asian culture.

  5. 14:00

    Tam Coc Sampan

    After lunch, continue with a sampan rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours to explore Tam Coc, “Halong Bay on land” — a peaceful journey along the Ngo Dong River past limestone mountains, caves and rice paddies (golden during harvest season).

  6. 16:30

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    Arrive in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh with our local guide.

  7. 17:30

    Return to Hanoi

    Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi.

  8. 19:00 – 19:30

    Arrive in Hanoi

    Drop-off at your hotel or private address in the Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

Price & benefits

What's included

Included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Pick-up & drop-off in the Hanoi Old Quarter area
  • Meal (Vietnamese lunch)
  • All sightseeing and boat fees
  • All air-conditioned transport (limousine mini-van)
  • 03 bottles of water per person
  • Cycling

Not included

  • Pick-up & drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter (490,000 VND/group)
  • Motorbike option (390,000 VND/pax)
  • Animal cart option (390,000 VND/pax)
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping for tour guide/driver
  • Personal expenses

Terms & conditions

  • 50% deposit from the total amount is collected in advance; the balance is paid on arrival
  • Any cancellation/change 14 days before the arrival date is free of charge, full refund
  • Any cancellation/change within 14 days before the arrival date is at full charge from the deposit amount

From 60 USD / pax

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