Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hang Mua Day Tour

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Typical day trip Ninh Binh to Hoa Lu, the river boat trip in Tam Coc is wonderful for photo hunters, especially when local people come to harvest the water rice planted along the river, or when they transplant some seedling for the next crops and reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from Hang Mua peak.

Tour Itinerary

What to expect

  • Visit Hoa Lu ancient royal capital with temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times.
  • Relaxing boat trip on Tam Coc brings peaceful in mind, good photo opportunities.
  • Biking around the countryside of this natural reserve of Ninh Binh
  • Walk up and have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from Hang Mua peak.

In Details

07.30 – 8.00: Pick up at your hotel in Hanoi, depart for Ninh Binh (2 hours driving).

10.30: First stop at Hoa Lư which was the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. Visit the two temples: Temple of King Dinh and King Le, admire the unique architecture from ancient times. You will get to know more about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty.

Continue to Tam Coc and have lunch at a nice restaurant with many local delicacies. Then boarding a small sampan to visit Tam Coc which means literally “three caves”. With Halong bay type views of majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious caves, as well as countryside landscape like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields, Tam Coc really has it all. You will feel the fresh air and peaceful moments, a very good opportunities for photo lovers, freezing the special moments and scenery.

After the boat trip, you can hop on a bike cycling around the village to discover the countryside and life of the local people.

Continue to get on bus to leave for Hang Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from Hang Mua peak.

16.00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi and end the tour around 18.30.

Tour price

GROUP TOUR: US$44/person

PRIVATE TOUR prices quoted in USD per person in private group.

No of travelers 2 pax 3-5 pax 6-8 pax 9 up
From Hanoi $85 $72 $56 $47
From Ninh Binh $64 $68 $43 $35

Not fit your requirement? Feel free to contact us to plan this trip and get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

Tour inclusive

  • Transferring as per program, pick up and drop off at hotel
  • Entrance fees & boat trip
  • Lunch at the restaurant
  • English speaking guide
  • Bicycle
  • Mineral water

Tour exclusive

  • Drinks, personal expenses and other not mentioned above
  • Travel insurance,
  • Tips

What to bring: Prepare gloves, sun block, sunglasses, camera, sport shoes & clothes

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Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hang Mua Day Tour

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