Skip to main content
Get Your Guide logo
Anytime
  • Become a supplier
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Profile
    Menu

    Explore Central Vietnam

    Places to see
    Back
    Places to see

    Attraction types

    Viewing points

    Multi-day trips

    Theme & amusement parks

    Wellness & spas

    Cities

    Hoi An

    Hue, Vietnam

    Dalat

    Mũi Né

    Phan Thiet

    Nha Trang

    Phong Nha

    Dong Hoi

    Cam Ranh

    Outside Central Vietnam

    Nearby destinations

    Dong Bang Song Hong tours

    Quang Nam Province tours

    Quang Ninh Province tours

    Cát Bà Island tours

    Thua Thien-Hue Province tours

    Northern Vietnam tours

    Nearby sights

    Ha Long BayAttraction in Ha Long, Vietnam

    Marble MountainsAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

    Tam CocAttraction in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

    Trang AnAttraction in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

    Hải Vân PassAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

    Lan Ha BayAttraction in Cát Bà Island, Vietnam

    Things to do
    Back
    Things to do

    Top experiences

    Hiking

    Beach trips

    Arts & crafts workshops

    Street food

    Factory & workshop tours

    Canoe & kayak tours

    Waterfalls tours

    Jeep & 4WD tours

    Folk music & shows

    Dinner & lunch cruises

    Zip line adventures

    World War II

    Interests

    Sightseeing

    Food & drinks

    Rainy-day activities

    Music activities

    Shows & musicals

    Nightlife & bars

    Traveler type

    Family-friendly activities

    Activities for couples

    For adults

    Solo travelers' tours

  • Explore Central Vietnam
  • Places to see
  • Things to do
  • Attraction types
  • Cities
  • Outside Central Vietnam

Viewing points

Multi-day trips

Theme & amusement parks

Wellness & spas

Hoi An

Hue, Vietnam

Dalat

Mũi Né

Phan Thiet

Nha Trang

Phong Nha

Dong Hoi

Cam Ranh

Nearby destinations

Dong Bang Song Hong tours

Quang Nam Province tours

Quang Ninh Province tours

Cát Bà Island tours

Thua Thien-Hue Province tours

Northern Vietnam tours

Nearby sights

Ha Long BayAttraction in Ha Long, Vietnam

Marble MountainsAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

Tam CocAttraction in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Trang AnAttraction in Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Hải Vân PassAttraction in Da Nang, Vietnam

Lan Ha BayAttraction in Cát Bà Island, Vietnam

  • Top experiences
  • Interests
  • Traveler type

Hiking

Beach trips

Arts & crafts workshops

Street food

Factory & workshop tours

Canoe & kayak tours

Waterfalls tours

Jeep & 4WD tours

Folk music & shows

Dinner & lunch cruises

Zip line adventures

World War II

Sightseeing

Food & drinks

Rainy-day activities

Music activities

Shows & musicals

Nightlife & bars

Family-friendly activities

Activities for couples

For adults

Solo travelers' tours

Certified by GetYourGuide

Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

4.6294866 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6294866 out of 5 stars
3622 reviews
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Certified by GetYourGuide
Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip
4.6294866 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6294866 out of 5 stars
3622 reviews

Join a unique rowing boat trip to visit three caves, have a lunch and bike to visit villages. Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital, Mua Cave and enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong River.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 1 day
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English, Vietnamese
Optional audio guide
English
Pickup included
Be picked up from one of the listed pick-up points in Hanoi.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

E
Ellen – United Kingdom

The best day trip I’ve ever done! I can’t believe how many amazing activities were included. Everything was planned out perfectly - lunch and air conditioned travel was great. The day felt calm and the locations of activities were breathtaking. Hop/Gary was an amazing tour guide - really friendly and knowledgable. This day made our stay in Vietnam, thanks so much!

C
Carla – Australia

Definitely recommend this trip! A lot of things to do but the most essential are included. They contacted me the day before to confirm the activity and arrange the pick up point, which was only 5 minutes walking from the hotel. Hai is a really good tour guide. He has too much knowledge and experience and that made our trip very fun. Also he was worried about us being comfortable, gave us water, enough time in every place and even helped us taking pictures.

Select participants and date

Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    9 pickup location options:

    Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel, Yen Nhi Hotel Ninh Binh, Tam Coc Tropical Homestay, 3b Lê Thái Tổ, 80 P. Hàng Quạt, Blue eyes hotel, 45 Đ. Lê Duẩn, Helio Vietnam Specialty Coffee, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

  • Bus/coach

    (2.5 hours)

    Hoa Lu

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

    Optional

    Ninh Binh

    Bike tour (40 minutes)

    Optional

    Ninh Binh

    Lunch (80 minutes)

    Optional

    Tam Coc

    Boat cruise, Sightseeing (100 minutes)

    Optional

    Mua Caves

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Hiking (1.5 hours)

    Optional

  • Bus/coach

    (2.5 hours)

  • 6 drop-off locations:

    80 P. Hàng Quạt, Helio Vietnam Specialty Coffee, 3b Lê Thái Tổ, 45 Đ. Lê Duẩn, Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel, Mua cave

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc
  • Visit traditional villages and Tam Coc town
  • Tuck into lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital
  • Climb up to the top of Mua Cave to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river

Full description

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Tam Coc and ride a Sampan boat to impressive caves. Experience local life as you cycle through picturesque villages, explore ancient temples, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch.
Start your tour early with pickup at the meeting point in Ha Noi Old Quarter Area. Hop into the bus to visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam.
Visit Dinh king Temple and Le king Temple from the 10th century, and hear about the heroic histories of the two Kings during the Chinese Wars. At midday, sit down for lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
Continue to Tam Coc and take the sampan (traditional river boat) go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three caves). Head back to Tam Coc wharf, take your bicycle, and cycle around local villages in Ninh Binh.
Visit Mua cave, which attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps to see all the way to Tam Coc, and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. In the evening, return Ha Noi.

Includes

  • Bus pickup and drop-off
  • Boat trip to Tam Coc
  • Entrance fees (as per the itinerary)
  • Live guide
  • Lunch
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person
  • 1 traditional hat/rain-coat (depending on weather)
  • Biking visit to villages in Ninh Binh
  • Bike rental
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance, tax
  • Surcharge for Lunar New Year 5Usd/1 Pax
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Hat
  • Umbrella
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions
  • Customers should provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi Old Quarter Area for getting good sugguestion for picking -up arrangements
  • All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation
  • If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance
  • Disabled guests are unable to partake in water sport activities on the boat
  • If you do not want to join the biking segment of the tour you can relax in the restaurant with a cup of coffee or visit a local market
  • You can also finish your trip in Tam Coc or Ninh Binh
  • Please note, wearing shorts into the temple is not allowed

From $46 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 3622 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

Customer photos

Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
+614
Filter
By star rating
Sort by:
Recommended
Recommended
Most recent
Highest rated
Lowest rated
E
Ellen – United KingdomJune 10, 2025 – Verified booking
The best day trip I’ve ever done! I can’t believe how many amazing activities were included. Everything was planned out perfectly - lunch and air conditioned travel was great. The day felt calm and the locations of activities were breathtaking. Hop/Gary was an amazing tour guide - really friendly and knowledgable. This day made our stay in Vietnam, thanks so much!
C
Carla – AustraliaJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Definitely recommend this trip! A lot of things to do but the most essential are included. They contacted me the day before to confirm the activity and arrange the pick up point, which was only 5 minutes walking from the hotel. Hai is a really good tour guide. He has too much knowledge and experience and that made our trip very fun. Also he was worried about us being comfortable, gave us water, enough time in every place and even helped us taking pictures.
C
Cristina Lizama – SpainMay 26, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide contacted us via WhatsApp the day before to arrange the meeting point and pickup time. Both the Vietnamese guide and the driver were super friendly and lent us Vietnamese hats to wear during the day. We also went on a bike ride and a boat trip. The boatmen rowed with their feet; everything was great.

Product ID: 169432

Activity provider:Asian Discovery Travel
  • Vietnam
  • Central Vietnam
  • Le king Temple

Experiences in Central Vietnam

  • 1Central Vietnam Cave tours
  • 2Central Vietnam Family-friendly activities
  • 3Central Vietnam Zip line adventures
  • 4Central Vietnam Monk meditation experiences
  • 5Central Vietnam Rice fields & terraces
  • 6Central Vietnam Extreme sports & adrenaline
  • 7Central Vietnam Culture & history
  • 8Central Vietnam Theme & amusement parks
  • 9Central Vietnam Wellness & spas
  • 10Central Vietnam Plantation & farm tours
  • 11Central Vietnam Workshops & classes
  • 12Central Vietnam Cruises & boat tours
  • 13Central Vietnam Safaris & wildlife activities
  • 14Central Vietnam Scooters & motorcycles
  • 15Central Vietnam Rail tours
  • 16Central Vietnam Air & helicopter tours
  • 17Central Vietnam Nightlife & bars
  • 18Central Vietnam Beach trips
  • 19Central Vietnam Dragon boat tours
  • 20Central Vietnam Food & drinks

Tours in Vietnam

  • 1Ho Chi Minh City Tours
  • 2Hanoi Tours
  • 3Da Nang Tours
  • 4Hoi An Tours
  • 5Ninh Binh Tours
  • 6Sa Pa Tours
  • 7Phu Quoc Tours
  • 8Hue, Vietnam Tours
  • 9Nha Trang Tours
  • 10Hà Giang Tours
  • 11Ha Long Tours
  • 12Dalat Tours
  • 13Phong Nha Tours
  • 14Mũi Né Tours
  • 15Can Tho Tours
  • 16Vung Tau Tours
  • 17Phan Thiet Tours
  • 18Dong Hoi Tours
  • 19Hai Phong Tours
  • 20Cam Ranh Tours

Things to do in Vietnam

  • 1Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
  • 2Things to do in Hanoi
  • 3Things to do in Da Nang
  • 4Things to do in Hoi An
  • 5Things to do in Ninh Binh
  • 6Things to do in Sa Pa
  • 7Things to do in Phu Quoc
  • 8Things to do in Hue, Vietnam
  • 9Things to do in Nha Trang
  • 10Things to do in Hà Giang
  • 11Things to do in Ha Long
  • 12Things to do in Dalat
  • 13Things to do in Phong Nha
  • 14Things to do in Mũi Né
  • 15Things to do in Can Tho
  • 16Things to do in Vung Tau
  • 17Things to do in Phan Thiet
  • 18Things to do in Dong Hoi
  • 19Things to do in Mai Châu
  • 20Things to do in Hai Phong

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Barcelona
  • Amsterdam
  • Prague
  • London
  • Dubai
  • Marrakesh
  • Milan
  • Budapest
  • Vienna
  • Lisbon
  • Venice
  • Istanbul
  • Florence
  • Madrid
  • New York City
  • Seville
  • Málaga
  • Berlin

Top attraction categories

  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Budapest Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Venice Gondola tours
  • Berlin Cruises & boat tours
  • Rome Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Paris Family-friendly activities
  • Paris City cards
  • Paris Shows & musicals
  • Rome City cards
  • Tokyo Sumo experiences
  • London Harry Potter tours
  • Hamburg Cruises & boat tours
  • Vienna Concerts & operas
  • Prague Cruises & boat tours
  • Berlin Shows & musicals
  • Marrakesh Balloon tours
  • New York City City cards
  • Amsterdam City cards

Popular Attractions

  • Caminito del Rey
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Seine River
  • Vatican Museums
  • Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Disneyland Paris
  • Louvre Museum
  • Colosseum
  • Pompeii Archaeological Site
  • Warner Bros. Studio London
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Mount Vesuvius
  • Alhambra
  • Lake Como
  • Palace of Versailles
  • Mount Etna
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Last Supper
  • Park Güell
  • Vietnam
  • Central Vietnam
  • Le king Temple
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Explorer
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Ideal
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2025 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn