Surcharge: on the lunar New year holiday: From 05 to 09 Feb, 2027
Entrance fee at the Hoa Lu temple: 20.000VND per person - Around 0.8USD - Optional
Entrance fee at the Mua cave: 150.000VND per person - around 6USD - (optional)
Entrance fee at the Tam Coc & boat trip: 250.000 VND per person - Around 10USD - (optional)
Gratuities
NOTE: Customers need cover the knees & shoulders when visiting the temple.
Surcharge: Jan 01, April 30, May 01, Sep 02, Dec 31 (15USD per person)
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.
Reviews
4.9
5,196 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 5,138 of 5,196
Star breakdown of all 5,196 ratings
5 stars
4,911 · 95%
4 stars
227 · 4%
3 stars
39 · 1%
2 stars
12 · 0%
1 star
7 · 0%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Complimentary pickup available for guests staying in Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:00AM-7:45AM. For those staying outside this area, the central meeting point is Hanoi Opera House (01 Trang Tien Street) at 7:45AM. Please send us a quick message via WhatsApp, Zalo, or email to confirm your location.
Departure
07:45 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Easytours24h - Hanoi Day Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
Hanoi Opera House
We will pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi opera house in the morning
Pass by, no stop
2
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visit Hoa Lu 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.
45 min · Admission not included
3
11
15AM: Continue the tour with 30 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
Notes: Cycling is not a professional activity and we are not professional cyclists, we are tourists. Cycling is extra services, just for fun & free, not included in the prices (Customers don't pay for Cycling services). It's a very small activity on the whole package, we don't focus on cycling activity. Pls note that:
- Customers can skip cycling if don't know how to bike or too fat.
- Customers don't bike can walk around to take photos or just relax at the restaurant to wait for others.
- Bikes are not suite for children under 2 Years old.
- Please check the bikes carefully before using, many tourists don't know how to use it, so they damage the bicycles.
11h45: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice….
Vegetarian foods is always available at the lunch.
2h · Admission included
4
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5 hours by bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud,sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land”
1h 30m · Admission not included
5
Mua Caves
16.00: Climbing up almost 500 steps of Mua cave area, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
17h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.
Around 19h30-19.45: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi
50 min · Admission not included
About this tour, from the operator
Escape from bustling big city in a full day
Visit Rural life & quiet places in Ninh Binh
Visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam under Dinh, Le and Ly Dynasty.
Enjoy local lunch at the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice….
Enjoy Tam Coc boat trip to see amazing “ Halong Bay on land”
Cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
Climbing mountain trip of Mua cave to enjoy amazing views of Tam Coc, villages, rice fields..
Making new friends from over the world
Saving time & money
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you prefer not to bike, you can enjoy a leisurely walk to take photos or relax at the restaurant while the group cycles.
Please bring a hat/umbrella, sunscreen, insect spray, comfortable hiking shoes, a camera, and small cash for personal expenses. Wear layers: lightweight shirts for summer or a jacket for winter.
Children
For guest safety, cycling is not recommended for children under 2 years old or guests weighing over 80kg (175lb). Please inspect your bicycle before use.
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Surcharge: 15 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: From 05 to 09 Feb, 2027 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
We offer a complimentary 30-minute village cycle for fun. This is a self-guided, non-professional leisure activity.
While local boat rowers at Tam Coc may occasionally request tips, please note that these are entirely at your discretion and are not required.
Please contact us via WhatsApp, Zalo, or Email at least 24 hours before departure to confirm your exact pickup time and location.
If staying outside the Old Quarter, please meet us at the Hanoi Opera House (01 Trang Tien Street) by 7:45 AM.
Complimentary pickup is available between 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM from Hanor Old Quarter. If your hotel is not listed in the dropdown menu, please select any hotel to complete the booking and message us with your correct address.
NOTE: Customers need cover the knees & shoulders when visiting the temple.
NOTE: From July 01, 2026, the Vietnamese government stopped all the tourist buses to come inside Hanoi Old Quarter. So, we will confirm exactly pickup point and time before the departure date. Pickup and drop-off services will be provided along the following streets: Hai Bà Trưng, Tràng Thi, Phùng Hưng, Hàng Đậu, Trần Nhật Duật, Trần Quang Khải, Nhà Hát Lớn, Tràng Tiền, Lý Thường Kiệt...
Surcharge: Jan 01, April 30, May 01, Sep 02, Dec 31 (15USD per person)
Good to know
Food included Buffet lunch with local specialties
Age rule For guest safety, cycling is not recommended for…
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund
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