Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Cycling – Tam Coc – Mua Cave

Useful information

Experience the best of Ninh Binh in one full day, combining ancient history, peaceful countryside cycling, a scenic sampan boat trip, and a spectacular viewpoint overlooking rice fields and limestone mountains.

Itinerary

07:00 – 07:45 – Pick-up from Your Hotel

Your tour guide will meet you at your accommodation in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Begin the 110–kilometer bus journey through the beautiful countryside. A short break will be made along the way.

10:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel

Explore Vietnam’s former capital city and visit the Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, both dating back to the seventeenth century. Discover the stories of Vietnam’s early dynasties and admire traditional architecture.

11:30 – Countryside Cycling

Enjoy a leisurely cycling trip along rural paths, passing canal networks, rice fields, and small villages with impressive limestone mountains in the background. This is a wonderful way to experience the peaceful countryside.

12:00 – Buffet Lunch

Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, featuring delicious Vietnamese dishes.

13:30 – Tam Coc Sampan Boat Trip

Board a small traditional sampan and begin a 1.5-hour journey through Tam Coc, meaning “Three Caves.”
Admire majestic limestone cliffs, mysterious caves, calm rivers, rice paddies, and peaceful landscapes. This area is often compared to “Ha Long Bay on Land” and is ideal for photography lovers.

15:30 – Mua Cave and Ngoa Long Mountain

Arrive at Mua Cave and begin an exciting trek up Ngoa Long Mountain. The summit offers breathtaking views of rice fields, rivers, and dramatic limestone formations.

16:30 – Return to Hanoi

Board the bus and begin the return journey.

18:30 – Arrival in Hanoi

You will be dropped off at your hotel. The trip ends.

Inclusion

• Pick-up from hotel or accommodation in Hanoi Old Quarter

• Fully escorted tour with a professional English-speaking guide

• Two bottles of water per person

• A Vietnamese set-menu lunch

• Entrance fees for Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel

• Shared sampan boat trip in Tam Coc

• Biking activity

Exclusion

• Beverages, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips for the guide

• Limousine bus upgrade (19 seats): additional 5 United States Dollars per person

• Children from 5 to 8 years old: 75 percent of adult price

• Children from 9 years old and above: 100 percent adult price

• Children under 5 years old: free of charge (excluding entrance tickets, meals, and bus seat)