Buffet Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine, Vegetarian foods are always available
English Speaking Guide, Entrance, Boat trip & Bikes
Please do not bike if you are not confident in cycling, or weigh over 80kg/175lb.
Do not tip if asked by locals (at Tam Coc - we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
The bicycle service is not suitable for children under 2 years old
Air-conditioned vehicle and free Wifi & Water on the bus
Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
Bike is a very small activity (30mins) on the package & just for fun & free
Customers don't bike, should walk around to take photos or wait for others at the restaurant
Limousine Bus with experienced driver Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)
Beverages & Drinks
Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025
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.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
If you are not in the Old Quarter, please move to Hanoi Opera House 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam ( Contact to me when you booked the tour )
Departure
07:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Amity Smile Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Old Quarter
7h30 - 8h15 AM: Our Tourist Bus will pick you up at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter or Opera House Hanoi ( if you are not in the Old Quarter ) for departure to Ninh Binh Place ( about 100km in the south of Hanoi City )
30 min
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.
1h · Admission included
3
Enjoy cycling time on the quiet country road to explore the daily life of the local villagers
11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, and fried rice….
Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch.
2h · Admission included
4
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
13h30: Visit Tam Coc in 1.5 hours by bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with the paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky, and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land”
1h 30m · Admission included
5
Mua Caves
Keep going to visit Mua cave and you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. Or you can watch the sun go down from here ( If It's a beautiful day )
1h · Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
Enjoy this tour to the beautiful Mua Caves, the ancient capital Hoa Lu and Tam Coc, featuring karst formations and caves you'll explore by boat. The boat trip to Tam Coc Bich Dong is the most beautiful highlight of the itinerary. Cycling is a very relaxing experience to enjoy the fresh air of the countryside Climb up to the top of the Mua mountain for panoramic views of Tam Coc. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with the Dinh and Le temples. Explore caves on a sampan boat in Tam Coc
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc 1 Day Trip Highlight : - Visit Hoa Lu - An ancient capital - Have a buffet lunch with delicious local foods - Enjoy a unique boat trip to visit Tam Coc - Three different caves - Biking tour around countryside area - Visit Mua Cave - Climb up to the top of Mua Island to get a great view to see or take pictures of Tam Coc. - Limousine bus with electrical outlet, air conditioner and experienced driver - Small group with better care ( maximum 17 people for a group )
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
Things to bring: Umbrellar/ Hat, shirts (protect skins in the hot summer & strong sun, shoes for hiking, small money, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small waters, snacks, raincoats, insect spray... Jackets (in the Winter).
Children
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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 feel comfortable - 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.
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: info@amitysmiletravel.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84982452222
07.15 – 8.00AM: Pick up at hotels in Hanoi old quarter (time to pick up depending your hotel locations...). If customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, pls come to Hanoi Opera house, 01 Trang Tien street before 7:20 AM to get on the bus.
Do not tip if asked by local people, we cannot stop them but warning to our tourist)
Customers stay in Hanoi old quarter but don't see hotel/ address in the list to book -> No worries, please choose any hotel option that you can see in the list just to finish the booking, then we will come to pick up. Customers need to contact us via email/ phone/ zalo/ whatsaap to confirm the pick up information in this case as soon as possible
Customers don't stay in Hanoi old quarter, please choose any hotel option that you can see/ or choose "hotel is not listed" just to finish the booking, then contact by emaill/ phone/ whatsaap/ zalo...-> we will recommend the best pickup point then.
Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
Good to know
Food included see what is included
Age rule Cycling is not a professional activity and we are…
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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