NXD02 · One day · Shared group tour

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave

Hanoi · Hoa Lu · Mua Cave · Tam Coc

Duration: One day
Pick-up: Hotel in Hanoi
Departures: Daily
Group: Shared, with guide
From: $35 per adult

Overview

Ninh Binh in one day: the temples of the first Vietnamese capital, a climb to the top of Mua Cave for the view across the paddy fields, and the slow row through the three caves at Tam Coc that most people remember longest.

Hoa Lu, the 10th-century capital, and the temples of King Dinh and King Le
About 500 stone steps up Mua Cave for the view over the valley
Lunch at a local restaurant
Two hours by rowing boat through three caves at Tam Coc
Thai Vi temple on the river

Your day, step by step

Morning: Hanoi to Hoa Lu

Pick-up in the Old Quarter and Opera House area around 7:15, about three hours south to Ninh Binh. At Hoa Lu you walk the old capital: the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the excavated area and the Truong Yen valley.

Late morning: Mua Cave

The climb is about 500 stone steps, steep in places, and worth it at the top. On the way down you pass the lotus pond, where you can hire period costume for photographs.

Lunch · Lunch included

A set lunch at a restaurant near Tam Coc.

Afternoon: Tam Coc by boat

A rowing boat takes you through the first, second and third caves and stops at Thai Vi temple; the whole trip is about two hours. Back to the pier, then the road to Hanoi, where you arrive at around 7:30 in the evening.

Times are a guide: traffic and the sailing or opening schedule on the day can move them a little.

What the price covers

Included

Air-conditioned car or minibus
One lunch
Boat ticket for Tam Coc
Guide throughout
One bottle of water per person
Travel insurance

Not included

VAT invoice
Drinks with meals and personal expenses
Tips for your guide and driver

Good to know

When do I need to book by?

By 17:00 Vietnam time the day before you travel. For a later booking, message us on WhatsApp and we will check.

How much do children pay?

Adults (10 and over): $35
Children 5–9 (5 to 9): $26
Children 1–4 (1 to 4): free

How do I pay, and when is it confirmed?

Pay securely by PayPal or card. We confirm by email within 12 hours, and you get a full refund if we cannot confirm your date.

Where is the pick-up?

From your hotel in central Hanoi. You tell us the hotel when you book.

Booking conditions and cancellation

Children aged 1 to 4 travel free (one free child per two adults); ages 5 to 9 pay 75%; from 10 the adult fare applies. The climb at Mua Cave is steep, so wear shoes with grip. Scheduled departure from central Hanoi; the exact pick-up point is confirmed when you book. Free cancellation is not offered once a booking is made: the fee is 30% of the fare more than 10 days before departure, 50% at 5 to 10 days, 75% at 3 to 5 days and 100% inside 3 days. Public-holiday and Tet departures cannot be changed or refunded.

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Departure date

Book by 17:00 Vietnam time the day before.

Travellers

Adults 10 and over · $35

Children 5–9 5 to 9 · $26 · 75% of the adult fare

Children 1–4 1 to 4 · Free — one per 2 paying travellers

Pick-up from your hotel in central Hanoi. You give us the hotel on the next step.