--- title: "Ninh Binh Tour 1 Day: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Pagoda" lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 313 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 660 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 12 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-tour-1-day-hoa-lu-tam-coc-mua-cave-bich-dong-pagoda/ --- # Ninh Binh Tour 1 Day: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Pagoda In our comparison: #12 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Ninh Binh Tour - 1 Day Luxury Tour - Max 9 Pax in Limousine Dcar - Visit: Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Bich Dong Pagoda - Departure From Hanoi. - Only 9-pax in a Small Group Tour Transport by modern Luxury Limousine Dcar - 9 Massage Seats. - Professional, passionate English-speaking guides who bring history to life with deep local expertise. - Visit: HOA LU Ancient Capital to step back in time and discover the historic heart of Vietnam at the majestic Dinh King Temple. - Visit: TAM COC by traditional bamboo or sampan boat, gliding through mystical limestone caves and breathtaking scenes - Visit: BICH DONG Pagoda to uncover a hidden charm where ancient temples are nestled deep within the pristine mountains and rugged limestone caves. - Visit: MUA CAVE and Lying Dragon Mountain by climbing 500 stone steps to witness a world-class, panoramic vista over the entire valley. Enjoy Rural Village Cycling to immerse yourself in the tranquility & authentic beauty of Vietnamese countryside. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 9 people: small group - 48 start times: between 00:00 and 23:30 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person - Duration: 10h–11h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 313 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ninh Binh Tours - Group: Shared, up to 9 travellers - Guide languages: VI, English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 48 start times between 00:00 and 23:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.98 from 313 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 312 of 313. - 5 stars: 309 (99%) - 4 stars: 3 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - This tour with daily departure From Hanoi & Pick up from all your hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. - English speaking tour guide, All Sightseeing and entrance fee. - Luxury Limousine Dcar (Maximum: 9-Pax) - Set Menu lunch, Rowing boat trip and tickets to visit Tam Coc - Bicycle Ride, Vietnamese tea break, A bottle of mineral water on the tour. - Luxury Small Group Tour - maximum of 9 Pax in a group ## Not included - Drink and personal expenses. - Other things are not mentioned in our tour inclusion. ## Itinerary 1. **Hoa Lu Ancient Capital** (1h; admission included) - 07.15 - 07.30: Pick up by our experienced guide for the journey to Ninh Binh. 09.15: Take a short 20-minute break to relax. 9.45 - 10.30: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital to step back into the 10th-century heart of Vietnam, a historic sanctuary... 2. **Mua Caves** (2h; admission included) - 10.45 - 12.15: Exploring Mua Cave - The "Muse of Ninh Binh." Mua Cave - widely known as the 'Muse of Ninh Binh.' This activity is a highlight for those who love a bit of adventure, as you will embark on a hike up 500 stone steps to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain. The climb... 3. **Bich Dong Pagoda** (1m; admission included) - 14.15 - 15.00 Bich Dong Pagoda - An Ancient Sanctuary of Spiritual Heritage Visit Bich Dong Pagoda - A spiritual masterpiece built into a majestic mountainside. You will explore three ancient temples - Lower, Middle, and Upper Pagodas - stepped upward through mystical... 4. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (2h; admission included) - 15.00 - 16.30: Boat trip in Tam coc - as known as Halong bay on land Discover Tam Coc - A 1.5-hour boat trip through 100% untouched nature. Drift along the serene Ngo Dong River to explore a breathtaking landscape of three mystical limestone caves (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 48 start times between 00:00 and 23:30 - 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 Ninh Binh Tours - Official Office Address: 39B Hang Hanh Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City, Vietnam. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 121** | €72 | 10h–11h | 4.98 (313) | shared, max 9 | | [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 #12 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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