Hoa Lu Tam Coc Mua Cave Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital's historical sites
- Cruise through Tam Coc's stunning limestone caves
- Hike to Mua Cave's panoramic viewpoint
- Experience traditional Vietnamese culture
- Enjoy scenic landscapes of Ninh Binh province
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Hanoi in a luxury limousine bus
- Guided tours of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Tam Coc
- Boat ride through Tam Coc's limestone karsts and caves
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Located near the town of Ninh Binh, 90 km south of Hanoi, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is the capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. The citadel and the Yen Ngua limestone hills provided a good defence for this kingdom against the Chinese.
The cave brings you one of the best panoramic view of one of the nicest sceneries in Viet Nam- that’s Ninh Binh- which is known as a wonder of the world, the Telegraph from UK said “It’s an area known locally as Vietnam’s ‘Inland Halong Bay’” or Mua Cave – The Vietnamese “Great Wall of China” This can’t be denied since more and more foreigners choose Mua Cave( Hang Mua – Vietnamese name) for their short holidays while being in the north of Viet Nam.
Often refered to as “Halong Bay on Land” due to the lush green rice paddies and towering limestone cliffs, Tam Coc and Ninh Binh are areas of Vietnam that are all too often overlooked by visitors. Just 2 hours south of the bustling city of Hanoi, we think that Tam Coc is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam.
Meeting point
Start Location
Hanoi, Vietnam
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions
- Be prepared for a moderate level of physical activity, including walking and hiking
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent for outdoor activities
- Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated during the trip
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
Tour Nihn Bihn
We did one day trip tour im Nihn Bihn Me and my family included a 9 year’s old son loved it. The guide was really nice. A very special thanks to Harley wo organised this tour. Thanks Harley: you did a great job and we just loved the tour you recommended! She also organised our transportation! Everything worked out great! Happy to find her and this agency!
Great trip with the family to experience a picturesque Ninh Binh
Fantastic full day tour with the family! Harley, our travel agent from Crossing Tour Vietnam did a great job setting us up with this tour. She made sure it was the right tour for us, and checked in with us before and after the tour to make sure we were prepared and enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was from Ninh Binh so he knew a lot about the history and culture of the area. The group was sizeable for us to meet new people but also intimate enough for us to get the attention and have our questions answered. If you like an adventure, then this is the perfect trip where you get to experience some hiking, biking, a beautiful boat ride through winding rivers and under cool caves. There’s a quick stop on the trip from Hanoi for a bathroom and food break, and lunch is arranged half way through the day. The only rough patch was the traffic back, but that’s what we get for scheduling on New Year’s Day. Our driver did everything possible to get us back at the earliest possible. Thank you to Harley for arranging for us, and to Son our tour guide :)
Amazing trip in vietnam
That’s an amazing trip thx for the recommendation hope to be back again:)) for the first day we go to Ha Long Bay where it has a stunning view of the blue sea the second day we go to tam coc river which is amazing place too we cycling around the city but it quite hot :)
Good Company
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Ninh Binh trip with Thi
We have extremely enjoyed our day tour with our English sprawling tour guide - Thi. The trip is full of breathtaking activities!! I highly recommend. For us it was much better than Ha Long views!