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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour: Tam Coc Boat Ride, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave

Boating through limestone caves and lush greenery in Tam Coc, Vietnam.
Hoa Lư Ancient Capital gate and bridge with lush mountains in Ninh Bình, Vietnam.
Panoramic view from Ngoa Long Mountain at Hang Múa complex, Ninh Bình, Vietnam.
Panoramic view from Mua Caves viewpoint, Ninh Bình, Vietnam, with stone dragon sculpture in foreground.

Duration

13 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Enjoy a smooth Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with hotel pickup and your choice of mini van, mini bus, or big bus for a comfortable ride.

    • Explore effortlessly with a live English-speaking guide, plus included entry tickets, lunch, bottled water, and a Tam Coc sampan boat ride.

    • Cruise Tam Coc’s calm river as a local rower guides you through rice fields and cave tunnels unique to this scenic valley.

    • Hike Mua Cave for sweeping mountain and river views, then wander Hoa Lu’s historic temple grounds in Vietnam’s ancient capital.

    • Full-day tour of Ninh Binh

    • Round-trip hotel/meeting point transfers from Hanoi

    • Transportation by big bus, mini bus, or mini van (as per option selected)

    • Entry to attractions

    • English-speaking guide

    • Lunch

    • Sightseeing boat tour at Tam Coc

    • Compulsory tips for boatman (50,000 VND per pax)

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off at hotels outside Ha Noi Old Quarter area

    • Extra charge of 100,000 VND during holiday periods (29 Apr - 04 May 2025, 30 Aug - 2 Sep 2025, 31 Dec 2025), payable on-site

  • TOTAL DURATION9 hours - 10 hours
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    Start point

    1 hr 40 min
    95 km
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    1. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    Things to do

    17 min
    9.3 km
    Tam Coc

    2. Tam Coc

    22 min
    8.4 km
    Hang Mua Cave & Ngoa Long Peak

    3. Hang Mua Cave & Ngoa Long Peak

    2 hr
    102 km
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    End point

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for hiking and climbing stairs at Hang Mua Cave.

    • Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain, stairs at Hang Mua Cave, and boat embarkation/disembarkation.

    • Guests with limited mobility or serious health conditions are not recommended to join this tour.

    Additional information

    • Children aged 9 and above are charged the same rate as adults.

    • Free for children aged 0–4 if not occupying a separate seat; only 1 free child per paying adult. Additional children require a child ticket.

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off is only available for hotels in Ha Noi Old Quarter; guests staying elsewhere must go to the operator’s office or designated meet-up point.

    • The operator will confirm your pick-up time and location via Messenger app between 20:00–21:00 the day before your tour. Please check your messages during this time.

    • Arrive at your hotel lobby or meet-up location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Early or late pick-up is possible due to shared transfers.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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