Hang Mua Hoa Lu Tam Coc Small-Group Tour from Hanoi
Traveling on a small-group tour to Hoa Lu with a maximum of eight people means you’ll have a more personalized experience of Vietnam’s ancient capital. Ride a boat to the limestone caves in Tam Coc, bicycle alongside the rice fields of Ninh Binh, and meet with a local family for insight into the region. Hotel transport from Hanoi’s Old Quarter makes this a convenient day trip.
Highlights
- ✓Small-group tour of Hoa Lu, with convenient round-trip transport from Hanoi hotels
- ✓Discover Vietnamese history at ancient temples and ride a boat to Tam Coc caves
- ✓An authentic Vietnamese lunch included
- ✓Maximum participants capped at eight, making it a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓07.15 – 07.45 Pick-up from your hotel or private address and departure to Ninh Binh
- ✓09:30 -10:00 Arrive at Hang Mua, "Mua Cave" one of the most alluring places to get the panorama view in Ninh Binh, hiking up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to take in your amazing views of the Tam Coc, Ninh Binh area. 11:00 – 11:30 Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains with a unique route and visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. They are a traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together. Here you will get the chance to see the house’s architecture and their daily lives.
- ✓14:00 Visit Tam Coc by a small boat rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours. Known as "Halong Bay on land", the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains and rice paddy fields if traveling during harvest season.
- ✓16:30 Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.
- ✓17.30 Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi.
What's included
- ✓Meal (Vietnamese lunch).
- ✓Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area.
- ✓Cycling.
- ✓English speaking guide.
- ✓03 bottle of water per person (02 on the bus, 01 for cycling).
- ✓Sightseeing and boat fees.
What's not included
- ✓Travel insurance
- ✓Personal expenses, Tipping for tour guide/driver
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
We pick up any hotels or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Hang Mua Hoa Lu Tam Coc Small-Group Tour from Hanoi
Traveling on a small-group tour to Hoa Lu with a maximum of eight people means you’ll have a more personalized experience of Vietnam’s ancient capital. Ride a boat to the limestone caves in Tam Coc, bicycle alongside the rice fields of Ninh Binh, and meet with a local family for insight into the region. Hotel transport from Hanoi’s Old Quarter makes this a convenient day trip.
Highlights
- ✓Small-group tour of Hoa Lu, with convenient round-trip transport from Hanoi hotels
- ✓Discover Vietnamese history at ancient temples and ride a boat to Tam Coc caves
- ✓An authentic Vietnamese lunch included
- ✓Maximum participants capped at eight, making it a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓07.15 – 07.45 Pick-up from your hotel or private address and departure to Ninh Binh
- ✓09:30 -10:00 Arrive at Hang Mua, "Mua Cave" one of the most alluring places to get the panorama view in Ninh Binh, hiking up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain to take in your amazing views of the Tam Coc, Ninh Binh area. 11:00 – 11:30 Take a bike and start riding around the village to explore the gorgeous rice fields surrounded by limestone mountains with a unique route and visit a local family in the Tam Coc area. They are a traditional Vietnamese family with three generations living together. Here you will get the chance to see the house’s architecture and their daily lives.
- ✓14:00 Visit Tam Coc by a small boat rowed by a local for about 1.5 hours. Known as "Halong Bay on land", the boat trip is a nice journey along the river with the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains and rice paddy fields if traveling during harvest season.
- ✓16:30 Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, and visit the temple of King Dinh. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about Vietnamese history.
- ✓17.30 Leave Ninh Binh and drive straight back to Hanoi.
What's included
- ✓Meal (Vietnamese lunch).
- ✓Pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter area.
- ✓Cycling.
- ✓English speaking guide.
- ✓03 bottle of water per person (02 on the bus, 01 for cycling).
- ✓Sightseeing and boat fees.
What's not included
- ✓Travel insurance
- ✓Personal expenses, Tipping for tour guide/driver
Good to know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
We pick up any hotels or private address in Hanoi Old Quarter.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.