Ninh Binh Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Boat & Bike Day trip from Hanoi: best selling
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Ninh Binh Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Boat & Bike Day trip from Hanoi: best selling
By Vietnam Tonkin Travel
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-80, max of 25 per group
Duration: 11–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Shuttle Bus with experienced driver
- English Speaking Guide
- Free Wifi & Water in the bus
- Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
- Cycling activity, Entrance fee
- Bike is a very small activity (30mins) & just for fun & free
- Do not bike if you don't know how to do or too fat.
- Customers don't bike, should walk around to take photos or wait for others at the restaurant
- The bicycle service is not suitable for children under 2 years old
- Do not tip if asked by locals (Normally at Tam Coc -We can do anything or stop them, just warning))
- Note: Please contact us in advance by hotline/whatsaap/zalo or email to confirm pick up information
- Entry/Admission - Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties
- Entry/Admission - Tam Coc
- Entry/Admission - Tam Coc
- Entry/Admission - Mua Caves
What's not included- Drinks for lunch, Tips for tourguide & driver, Or anything is NOT mentioned above
- Surcharge: 10USD more per person on the lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Kịch Hà Nội, 2VF5+Q9R, Số 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, VietnamWe can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please confirm in advance by calling our hotline or sending us an email.
Pickup details- We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please confirm in advance by calling our hotline or sending us an email.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Hanoi Opera House, 1 Tràng Tiền, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P42- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- 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.
- Surcharge: 10 USD per person on Lunar New year holiday: Jan - 28,29,30,31 & Feb 01, 2025 (Please pay cash directly on tour)
- 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).
- 07.00 – 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 8.00AM to get on the bus.
- Customers have to contact us to confirm pick-up information before going by email: vietnamtonkintravel@gmail.com or Whatsaap/ phone/ zalo: +84987998219
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 57782P42
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- maxsD3697OC0 contributionsLovely DayWe had a lovely tour with many activities, but since everything was so well planned it didnt feel overwhelming at all. Phong was a great tour guide and managed to create a calm environment for everybody! Would recommend this tour to others :)Written 13 February 2025
- T7251TXbenw0 contributionsHa long bay tripWe had an awesome trip with Phong as our guide. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a straightforward and full trip to the islands.Written 13 February 2025
- jodin3390 contributionsLegit oourWe had an amazing day exploring Halong Bay. What an experience!! Our guide Phong was a great host. Knowledgeable, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended this tourWritten 13 February 2025
- 788shy0 contributionsHappy JourneyPersonality: Nice, Polite, Good attitude, Good plan for the journey. Detailed introduction and clear explanation for this journey ☺️Written 12 February 2025
- 343ivere0 contributionsBeautiful place!!Absolutely amazing nature!!! Our tour guide phong was very good and suggested us to do the speed boat through Ha Long for only 10 extra USD. That experience was awesome and would 100% suggest it.Written 12 February 2025
- yongkhun0 contributionsBay of Descending DragonOur guide Phong is very attentive and on-time. The bus and the boat is clean and comfortable. The islands hopping was ok just that each island you only have around 30 minutesWritten 12 February 2025
- Ramona P0 contributionsHalong BayAmazing Boat Trip with Jackie – Highly Recommended! I had an incredible experience on this boat trip! The scenery was breathtaking, the ride was smooth, and everything was well-organized. What truly made the trip special was Jackie—an outstanding guide who was friendly and made sure everyone had a great time. If you’re looking for a fun and memorable boat trip, I highly recommend this one—especially with Jackie as your guide! Would definitely do it again!Written 12 February 2025
- 902lindiwem0 contributionsHalong Bay tourIt was a wonderful experience. The weather was lovely. I enjoyed the boat cruise. The tour guide was knowledgeable and attentive. It was wonderful to be inside the Sung Sot Cave! The bamboo boat experience was great. I'd highly recommend this day tour!Written 11 February 2025
- FarAway6841790 contributionsA great day trip with tour guide PhongI had a great day trip in Halong Bay with our tour guide Phong. He is very knowledgeable and kind. I would suggest everyone join his tour.Written 10 February 2025
- 974amaliau0 contributionsGreat trip with great priceThe trip to Ha Long Bay with Phong as our tour guide was amazing! Everything was well-organized, and Phong was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. He shared interesting stories about Ha Long Bay and made sure everyone had a great time. The views were stunning beautiful islands and a peaceful atmosphere. Kayaking and exploring caves were unforgettable experiences! The lunch on the boat was also fantastic, especially the fresh seafood. it was delicious and well-prepared. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Ha Long Bay!”Written 10 February 2025
- pedrolK3038RO0 contributionsGreat experienceWell worth it! Amazing experience and our guide Mr. Phong was very nice and knowledgeable. Can’t recommend it enough! Also did the speed boat optional, it was the best.Written 10 February 2025
- 158tabitam0 contributionsGreat tour companyThis tour was great!! Phong was charismatic and very engaging! Each of the crew members were attentive! Totally recommend this tour company!Written 9 February 2025
- F866IAkarims0 contributionsHighly recommendedAmazing trip and Phong was a great guide. Great selection of stops and everything was very well organized. Highly recommended,Written 9 February 2025
- M1889JMtomc0 contributionsGreat DayHad a great day seeing the sights of Ha long bay and the ease of the tour. Phong was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeableWritten 8 February 2025
- 411arhamf0 contributionsUnforgettableHad an amazing trip with Phong. Once in a lifetime experience that me and my sister will never forget. Phong did an amazing job telling us the history and stories of this beautiful place.Written 7 February 2025
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Maria B
9 contributions
A pleasant excursion with many activities, bike ride, boat trip with cave, hake and good buffet. Our group of four are very happy and think it was a fun full day😀 our guide Quy did a good job of herding us around and entertaining us. Recommended😀

Written 3 April 2024
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danibe2018
Stuttgart, Germany46 contributions
The pick-up of all the guests and the drive to Ninh Binh takes quite some time but the bus was okay. First stop is a (very short) bike trip to a temple. The bikes were quite old and rusty. The lunch afterward was okay. Second stop was a boat trip in beautiful landscape. Our rower expected 50.000 tip which we thought was a bit much. Third stop was my personal highlight: climbing up 500 stairs to the lying dragon at Mua cave to enjoy a stunning view!
Our guide Quy was very friendly and gave interesting information about the sights an Vietnam in general.
Our guide Quy was very friendly and gave interesting information about the sights an Vietnam in general.
Written 7 April 2024
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Matt B
3 contributions
The description of this tour was a little vague, so we went in with an open mind. We were picked up (a little frantically but it was ok) by a 20 person bus that ended up being full of all sorts of travelers. Our driver and guide (Tom) were very nice, kept the group together, and provided a wealth of history about the area we visited. However, we decided a group tour of that size is not for us and would have benefited from a smaller, more intimate and personalized tour.
Things we didn’t love; the ~2 hour drive each way to get to the sites, the cafeteria-style buffet lunch shared with multiple tour groups, the “tourist traps” that you are thrust into (with uncharacteristically pushy locals and pay-to-pee bathrooms), and the overall length of the tour (11 hours).
All that said, the natural beauty and local culture that we were able to see via bicycle and boat on this tour were worth it. We were sad that some of the aspects of the trip listed above detracted from the experience, but are generally happy with the tour.
Things we didn’t love; the ~2 hour drive each way to get to the sites, the cafeteria-style buffet lunch shared with multiple tour groups, the “tourist traps” that you are thrust into (with uncharacteristically pushy locals and pay-to-pee bathrooms), and the overall length of the tour (11 hours).
All that said, the natural beauty and local culture that we were able to see via bicycle and boat on this tour were worth it. We were sad that some of the aspects of the trip listed above detracted from the experience, but are generally happy with the tour.
Written 25 February 2020
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efranulovich
Chengdu, China42 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
What we discovered is that we really prefer not traveling with groups. The tour itself was decent, but if we had to do it over again, we probably would have just rented a motorcycle and hit these places alone so that we had more freedom. If you like the safety of groups and the ease of just being led around, this is probably a good way to go.
We would have preferred more freedom at the old capital and on the bike ride, for sure. The lunch was buffet style and just so-so. The hike up the mountain was great (although it was a holiday and the place was a zoo - no fault of the tour company). The river ride was great.
Our guide did a pretty good job of trying to keep us all together but we got strung out during the bike ride. My bike popped the chain off and I fell way behind. I never had someone come back and look for me. Maybe if I’d been gone longer?
We got back a little late, which was fine for us, but I think it was a bit problematic for at least one of the other couples. Just be aware that you could get back later than advertised, so don’t make any hard evening plans.
All in all, it was pretty ok.
We would have preferred more freedom at the old capital and on the bike ride, for sure. The lunch was buffet style and just so-so. The hike up the mountain was great (although it was a holiday and the place was a zoo - no fault of the tour company). The river ride was great.
Our guide did a pretty good job of trying to keep us all together but we got strung out during the bike ride. My bike popped the chain off and I fell way behind. I never had someone come back and look for me. Maybe if I’d been gone longer?
We got back a little late, which was fine for us, but I think it was a bit problematic for at least one of the other couples. Just be aware that you could get back later than advertised, so don’t make any hard evening plans.
All in all, it was pretty ok.
Written 2 February 2020
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Gillian Coward
Leeds, UK23 contributions
What a lovely day with Sophie as our guide!. She was helpful, funny(all day!), full of knowledge and a great ambassador for her country. We went to a temple , rode bikes, had a trip along the river through the rice fields and karsts, and climbed 500 steps for what would have been a magnificent view had it not been cloudy and wet! Fabulous day with a fabulous, energetic guide.
Written 21 March 2024
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Oda T
Munich, Germany1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Couples
Amazing day. We got to experience a lot on one day. The food was also really good. Our guide Quy was great. He was very nice, funny, helpful and informative. I recommend this trip to anyone who wants to see Ninh Bin.
Written 2 April 2024
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Lorena H
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Best part of this tour was our guide, Sophia. She brought a super fun and entertaining energy to the day. It made a big day fly buy and left us glad we had done it - give Sophia a raise!
Written 19 March 2023
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Matt92
7 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Definitely the best part of our trip to Vietnam so far! Plenty of time at each visit and the tour guide was very friendly and engaging. Would highly recommend to anyone. Do expect to get sweaty as the climb at the end is a tough one!
Written 12 September 2019
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aracelimaria_2019
3 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
It was simply an incredible day! The guide Ki (I don't know if I'm writing it correctly) and the driver are really nice and kind people. The explanations of the guide were always interesting and funny! The places they took us were amazing: the magnificent temple, the spectacular climbing to the mountain, the undescribably beautiful boat trip and the great biking trip. Also the food was more than amazing! I was just speechless after looking at all of these landscapes and doing all these unbelievable activities! I would definitely do it again and again! Thank you guys for this amazing service!
Written 4 August 2019
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Bambang L
Singapore, Singapore194 contributions
The tour operator was Ninh Binh Excursions, which guide did a good job. Kind of. Problem is that the group size was a medium-sized bus of about 20 ppl, and due to one or two.late persons it was already late than indicated pick up time. The first activity was climbing up the 500 stairs at Hang Mua, which would be good if it was not short before noon time, the time we arrived there - it was pure torture with a good view 😀. The bike tour was also not better as it was after lunch under midday sun, and the bikes were also not in the best conditions. The highlight was the boat ride at Tam Coc which was great.
I'd suggest to choose smaller tour group that arrives at Mua cave much earlier on the day to avoid the heat.
I'd suggest to choose smaller tour group that arrives at Mua cave much earlier on the day to avoid the heat.
Written 10 September 2019
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Hi:
Is there another way for folks who cant ride a bike/little children for that section of the trip?
Written 29 October 2019
wij willen zelf een paar dagen in nimh binh verblijven is het mogelijk deze tour te boeken rechtstreeks in nimh binh zelf
Written 12 August 2019
We have a 9 years old kid with us (1,35 cm tall), Is any biclycle available for his age?
Written 8 August 2019
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