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A traditional temple on a cliff overlooking a river and lush valley. 1
Three people in a rowboat on a river, wearing life jackets. 2
A group of people standing in front of a traditional building with a tiled roof and a stone pathway. 3
A person hiking on a rocky mountain path with a blue backpack, surrounded by lush green hills and rocky terrain. 4
A group of people posing in front of a traditional Chinese gate with a red roof, surrounded by stone statues and a stone pathway. 5
By Vietnam Open Tour Limited Company

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Price is €43 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Just 68 miles (110 km) and 2.5 hours driving from Hanoi centre, you will have a chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes in one of the most storied provinces in the north of Vietnam. Many backpackers choose Ninh Binh as a stop-over for their trip through Vietnam.
    Stop in Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, and explore the historic city on a guided tour, admiring its ancient Le and Dinh dynasty temples.

    • Tam Coc, where you are welcomed with a delicious buffet lunch of typical Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, set sail along the Ngo Dong River and cruise through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc, with its jagged karst cliffs, lush rice paddies, and atmospheric caves, often called the 'Ha Long Bay of the interior.' and visit the Mua Cave on Dragon Mountain.
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Activity location

  • Ninh Binh
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vietnam Open Tour
    • 9 Ngõ Hàng Hương
    • 10000, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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HOALU-TAMCOC(normal)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Join-in Group: Economy option tour
Duration: 1 day
Delicious Lunch: (set menu or buffet) at Local Restaurant
HOA LU - TAM COC: visiting HOA LU Ancient Capital with King Dinh & Le Temple, BOATING at TAM COC
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€32.52 x 1 Adult€32.52
Paid at activity€10.13
Total
Price is €42.65

BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

No Mua Cave: This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism
Duration: 1 day
Great Lunch: Buffet or set menu lunch in Vietnamese style
New itinerary: visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN BOAT TOUR (No mua Cave)
Comfortable shuttle bus
NOT INCLUDED: Electric car service in Bai Dinh (150,000VND/adult/2ways). Please buy this ticket yourself
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€37.66 x 1 Adult€37.66
Paid at activity€10.13
Total
Price is €47.79

BAI DINH -TRANGAN (Deluxe)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Deluxe bus - small group: Join-in Group tour, This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism.
Duration: 1 day
Delicious Lunch: Buffet or set menu in Vietnamese style at local restaurant
ITNERARY 5: Visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR
New and modern bus
NOT INCLUDED: electric car service in Bai Dinh (cost 150,000VND/adult/2ways), extra for Mua Cave (150,000 VND)
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€38.52 x 1 Adult€38.52
Paid at activity€10.13
Total
Price is €48.65

HOALU-TAMCOC-MUACAVE (normal)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Join-in group tour: Join-in, Economy option with many activities.
Duration: 1 day
Delicious Lunch: at local restaurant
HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU + BIKING
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€39.37 x 1 Adult€39.37
Paid at activity€10.13
Total
Price is €49.50

HOALU-TAMCOC-MUA CAVE-(deluxe)

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Deluxe bus - small group : SMALL Join-in Group max 18 passengers. It's suitable for couple, family with children or the elders…. Buffet Lunch
Duration: 11 hours
Buffet Lunch
MUA CAVE- TAM COC- HOA LU: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU + BIKING

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
€42.80 x 1 Adult€42.80
Paid at activity€10.13
Total
Price is €52.93

Private Tour with Mua Cave

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders…
Duration: 12 hours
DELICIOUS SET MENU LUNCH: Having delicious set menu Lunch (in Vietnamese style) in local restaurant
Flexible itinerary: Visiting King Dinh & Le Temple
Hiking to Mua Cave
Boating to Tam Coc
Biking around country side
PRIVATE TRANSFER: New, modern and comfortable car/mini bus
Pick up: in Hanoi Centre at those districts: Hoan Kiem/Hai Ba Trung/Ba Dinh/Cau Giay/Hoang Mai
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€325.24 x 1 Adult€325.24
Paid at activity€10.13
Total
Price is €335.37

Private - Customise Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders… Customise tours.
Duration: 1 day
Great set menu lunch: Vietnamese cuisines, vegi meals…
You can choose any of 3 points: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Pagoda
PRIVATE TRANSFER: Private car/ mini van/ mini bus which depends on the number of passenger you book
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€359.48 x 1 Adult€359.48
Paid at activity€10.13
Total
Price is €369.61

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission tour included mentioned at option tour you choose
  • Inclusions
    Transported by model AC bus
  • Inclusions
    Detail itinerary mentioned in the selected option
  • Inclusions
    Boat trip
  • Inclusions
    Lunch (with local food - Vietnamese cuisines)
  • Inclusions
    0.5l Bottled water on bus per person per day
  • Inclusions
    English speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick-up & drop off in the Old Quarter area
  • Exclusions
    Drinks, Service charge, What not mentioned clearly
  • Exclusions
    100.000vnd/2 ways Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda (if you choose tour option 5 and 6)
  • Exclusions
    Surcharge 8 US$/per on Christmas, New Year, Tet holidays ( February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026)

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are 5 attraction: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Depending to the tour option you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions mentioned at What to expect. Please see description at each tour option
    • Itinerary can change due to the weather condition
    • Sun cream, a hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended
    • We recommended bringing a hat, umbrella, raincoat, sunglasses
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Hanoi Opera House (Pass by)

Driver and Tour guide pick you up at hotels (in Old Quarter of Hanoi) then pass by Hanoi Opera House (last pick up point) before heading to the south of Hanoi to Ninh Binh Province. Stop at middle way for short break (15 minutes)

Ninh Binh

  • 8h
There are 6 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Depending to the tour grade you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions with the following itineraries: 1- ITINERARY 1 - CLASSIC: HOA LU + TAM COC 2- ITINERARY 2: HOA LU – MUA CAVE – TAM COC. 3- ITINERARY 3: MUA CAVE + TAMCOC + BICH DONG PAGODA 4 – ITNERARY 5: BAI DINH PAGODA – MUA CAVE – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR. 5 - ITNERARY 6: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR 7 - Private - Customise Tour Note: After pick up in Old Quarter area (or the meeting point), the Bus will head to south of Hanoi (short break in middle way for 15 minutes)

Location

Activity location

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    Ninh Binh
    • Ninh Binh, Vietnam, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Vietnam Open Tour
    • 9 Ngõ Hàng Hương
    • 10000, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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