Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hiking, Tam Coc Boat Tour from Hanoi

Embark on a 10-hour tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and discover the ancient temples of Hoa Lu, hike up Hang Mua for breathtaking views, and take a boat tour through the stunning Tam Coc. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich history of this World Heritage-listed destination.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tam Coc - The enchanting, watery allure of the Tam Coc “three caves” area, often described as a smaller, inland version of Ha Long Bay, is hard to resist. The film Indochine brought it to the attention of tourists, leading to both positive and negative outcomes – improved access roads, but some canal banks have been concreted. Additionally, Tam…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
  • Lunch of local cuisine
  • Bicycle
  • 1 water bottle in the bus
What's Not Included
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and other meals
Additional Information

Take part in a 10-hour journey from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tam Coc, a day filled with exploring breathtaking natural beauty and historical sites.
You’ll explore a 10th-century temple, interact with local residents, and soak in panoramic views of the local rice fields. Enjoy the region from the unique vantage points of both…

Location
Charming Vietnam Travel
Phố Lò Sũ
Free pick up Hotels in Old Quarter of Hanoi. Airbnb/Apartment/Homestay please come to our office for tour departure: 31 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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B6248tijustins
Jun 13, 2025
great - Milano was a great tour guide. He always made sure that everyone was safe and well taken care for, and he always made sure to talk about the history of places before we go to them. Really accommodating and overall would recommend!
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Masonl388
Jun 13, 2025
Great - Well planned trips. Tour guide gave some good explanations and enough time to enjoy everything. Best part was the hike and the boat
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Stargirl13545
Dec 19, 2018
Great Tour Highly Recommended!! It’s a must!! - This is a great tour that takes you to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in a day. In the morning we went to the different temples in Hoa Lu and took in the beautiful scenery. Don’t worry if you are wearing shorts as it can be warm. The temple provide you with a skirt to cover up. At lunch it was buffet style and the food was very nice. If you wanted an extra drink it costs 25,000 dong upwards which isn’t too pricey considering. In the afternoon we were taken out on the boat along Tam Coc River. The lady on the boat was very nice and talkative, at the end we gave her a tip. At no point did she ask for a tip or push us to give her one before the end of the boat trip. After this we went on the bikes which is optional, as it takes you around Tam Coc on a small path, be careful of traffic and bumpy paths. I would recommend this as the scenery is beautiful. Our tour guide kept us entertained throughout the day and was very informative. It was a very enjoyable tour and we would recommend this to everyone as if is a must when visiting Hanoi. Thank you to the tour guide and team for a great day!!
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Fraser186
Dec 7, 2018
Worth a visit if you have time - Tamcoc as a place is very beautiful and it's great to see some of the countryside. However, I feel there must be better tours to go on. The guide was very friendly but lacked the local knowledge we were looking for. Got the feeling that some of what was being said was made up on the fly. The boat ride was good. You spend 2 hours on the water being rowed around. This was followed by a very short trip on bikes following our guide. The bikes were falling apart but were fine for 30 mins (tourist got the rickety old ones, the guide got a much better bike). Overall it was good but not great
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Maria
Dec 9, 2017
Avoidable excursion if you have short time - The most interesting things was the caves and that in the boats, the local people rowed with feet, but they came vey rude if you don´t give them 5 dollars for tip. The Temples havent got any special remarks and the rice fields were cut, so we could only see the river. The driver of the bus, spoke all time alone as a parrot and I couldnt rest for the 2.5 hours going back to Hanoi. I enjoyed more Pagoda Perfume
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).