--- title: "Full-Day Tour : Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Ride, Mua Cave & Buffet" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 43 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 412 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 98 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/full-day-tour-hoa-lu-tam-coc-boat-ride-mua-cave-buffet/ --- # Full-Day Tour : Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Ride, Mua Cave & Buffet In our comparison: #98 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Ninh Binh is a renowned tourist destination, often referred to as "Ha Long Bay on land" due to its striking limestone karst landscapes and unique, interconnected cave systems. Located just 100 kilometers south of Hanoi—a 2.5-hour drive—it is an ideal choice for a one-day excursion. Drawing on extensive experience and thorough research, NinhBinh Excursion has built an engaging tour—"Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Ride & Mua Cave"—that allows visitors to not only take in the breathtaking scenery but also explore Vietnam’s feudal history from a millennium ago, all while enjoying a cycling tour through the local countryside. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €43 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 412 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ninh Binh Excursion Luxury Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.89 from 412 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 402 of 412. - 5 stars: 388 (94%) - 4 stars: 14 (3%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ## What's included - Modern vehicles with reclining seats, Wi-Fi, microphones, and a good sound system - Lunch buffet with a wide variety of dishes - Admission tickets to attractions are included - 2 bottles of water for the trip - Experienced, enthusiastic guide with good English skills - Cycling to experience and take in the countryside scenery ## Not included - Drinks for lunch not include - Tips for tour guide & driver - Or anything is NOT mentioned above ## Itinerary 1. **Ninh Binh Province** (5h) - 07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province 09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax 2. **Hoa Lu District** (1h) - 10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty 11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken,... 3. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (1h 30m; admission included) - 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land” 14h30:... 4. **Mua Caves** (1h; admission included) - 15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here 16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi 18h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point If you are staying far from the Old Quarter, you can head to Du Parc Hotel, at 84 Tran Nhan Tong Street, by 7:40 AM. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #98 of 121** | €43 | 9h | 4.89 (412) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-hightlight-hidden-gem-from-hanoi-with-skip-the-line/?format=md) | €86 | 10h | 4.99 (4737) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-full-day-small-group-of-9-guided-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 4.99 (1878) | shared | | [Luxury Full Day Ninh Binh Tour From Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/luxury-full-day-ninh-binh-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 5.0 (454) | shared | Ranked #98 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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