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The 15 Best Mua Cave & Tam Coc Tours

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Five hundred steps up a limestone spine, then a rowing boat through three river caves below it. The 15 below differ on which order they do it in and how long you get at the top, each priced with the entry and boat charges included or flagged.

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Morning pickup from Hanoi and the ride south
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

1.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc bamboo boat ride, a buffet lunch, and a short village bike ride. Finish with nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Sunny, Linh, and Viet are known for lively storytelling.

“Scenery is beautiful but the tour was painful. Typical tourist trap bus stop followed by half an hour of being lectured about tips which was also brought back up at the end. The boat ride is very slow and you don’t have an option to paddle Read more”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - The limousine bus ride from Hanoi Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

2.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a full day in Ninh Binh. Choose Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu countryside bike ride, then cruise Trang An’s caves and climb Mua Cave. Guides such as Jack, Peter, Quy, and Ryan are praised for clear explanations and careful attention.

“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - Lunch before the afternoon activities
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

3.1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

From Hanoi, combine Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a three-cave Tam Coc or Trang An sampan ride, a village bike trip, lunch, and the 500-step climb at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Hai, and Thang are praised for clear English, history, and hands-on help. Expect a full day and plenty of walking.

“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Hoa Lu temples and the bicycle ride
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

4.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hoa Lu by bicycle, rowing through Trang An grottoes, eating a Vietnamese buffet, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides may include James, Max, Tim, Liam, or Jason.

“Max (our tour guide) was friendly, energetic, informative and very funny. He gave us a lot of information, told plenty of jokes and made sure we were all safe and sound. He really ensured we had a great experience. The places we visited were amazing. Thank you and see you again!”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Best Seller - The limousine ride from Hanoi
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

5.Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $46

Spend 12 hours with guides such as Mike, Quy, Lang, or Henry exploring Ninh Binh by limousine, bicycle, sampan, and foot. Visit Hoa Lu, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Hotel pickup is available in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

“It was a really great day in Ninh Binh, we had Henry who was a lovely guide who made us laugh and explained the Vietnamese history to us. He spoke great English. Everything felt very smooth and effortless. It was a small group- full bus but very easy to navigate and have our own time as well as time together. Everything from cycling, boating and climbing the mountain. The food was also excellent! Great choices and very fresh! We had the best day. Thank you!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Vietnamese buffet lunch between the sights
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

6.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus to Bai Dinh Pagoda, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat for two hours, then climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch, water, and round-trip transport are included.

“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Choosing between Trang An and Tam Coc
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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

7.Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day exploring Ninh Binh with guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, or Mia. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through villages, eat a Vietnamese buffet, choose Trang An or Tam Coc by boat, and climb roughly 500 steps at Mua Cave.

“The trip was good the downside was it’s a long day trip. The hike up to the laying dragon was definitely worth it with spectacular view once you reach the viewpoint. You can see the river/ mountain/ green fields. The boat ride through the caves/ river and around the little islands was just too long seeing same landscape all over again. Overall the trip is still a good one.”

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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour - The early ride from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

8.Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 733 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Loi, Brian, or Tony. Visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps, eat a buffet lunch, and float through Tam Coc’s three caves. It is a full, scenic day with a long bus ride.

“Had a great time, Brian was our guide and was lovely. He gave us historical information at the sites we visited and was very detailed in explaining where to go and what we were doing at each stop. Nicely arranged day and relaxing”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling - Leaving Hanoi for Ninh Binh
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

9.Hoa Lu & Tam Coc with Buffet lunch & Cycling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 616 reviews · from $28Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc with an English-speaking guide such as Kenny, Toan, or Sophie. Visit royal temples, eat a local buffet, row through Tam Coc’s caves, cycle village lanes, and optionally climb Hang Mua’s 500 steps. Pickup is available in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“The tour was great! One if the highlights of my trip to Vietnam. It was a super rainy day. The whole boat ride that lasted for 1,5h it was pouring rain. But for me it actually made the experience even more unique and fun. We also did the biking tour in rain. The buffet lunch had a lot if options and was very tasty. Only minus is that the tour guide didn't speak that good of an English. So pretty much the whole group had problem understanding what he was saying. Great value for the money!”

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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Hoa Lu: Vietnam’s early capital among limestone hills
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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

10.Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 610 reviews · from $28

You’ll visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An’s cave-filled waterways, and Mua Cave’s 500-step summit with an English-speaking guide such as Max, Dang, or Tom. The $28 tour includes transport, lunch, water, and hotel pickup, but attraction tickets cost extra.

“Max our guide was excellent. He knows the history and helped us understand.”

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Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu - Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital
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Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

11.Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $41

Travel from Hanoi with guides such as Nam, Long, Bao, or Henry for a full day in Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through a village, cruise Tam Coc by bamboo boat, and climb Mua Cave for wide views. A no-climb option, buffet lunch, Wi-Fi, and hotel transfers are included.

“Friendly guide, Long, who worked hard to ensure that everyone felt comfortable and came away learning some background about the places we visited. Sufficient bathroom breaks and opportunities to buy snacks along the way. At one point someone's bike literally snapped in half and Long was able to quickly call a peer to pick the person up via motorbike, which kept the tour moving as scheduled. Boat ride could probably be half as long - 1 hr rather than 1.75 but that's not something the tour operator can change. Definitely worth the convenience of not having to string together these legs of the tour on your own.”

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Luxury small Group Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave Max 6 - 8 pax/tour - Hoa Lu and Vietnam’s early royal capitals
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Luxury small Group Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Max 6 – 8 pax/tour

12.Luxury small Group Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave Max 6 – 8 pax/tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $75

Travel from Hanoi in a small group of up to eight for a full day in Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave viewpoint, cycle through rural villages, eat Vietnamese food, and row through Tam Coc’s limestone valleys. Sophia is one guide associated with the experience.

“The guide/tour company did not show up. I consider my two-star rating generous - I have provided it in recognition of the fact that the company fairly quickly admitted their error and refunded our money (or claimed to have refunded it - we Read more”

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Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi - Mua Cave and the climb to Ngoa Long Mountain
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Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi

13.Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Jason, visit Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, climb Ngoa Long Mountain at Mua Cave, and row through Tam Coc’s three caves. Lunch, transport, entry fees, and an optional countryside cycle are included.

“Wow what a great tour of Ninh Binh and Tam Coc. SST the travel company was communicative through the entire booking process and finalized details and pick up in Hanoi. They picked up and dropped off every single person on my tRead more”

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Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave - Hoa Lu and the early dynasties of Vietnam
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Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

14.Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi in a 17-seat limousine with an English-speaking guide to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave. You’ll cycle through a village, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise through three caves, and climb nearly 500 steps for a wide Tam Coc view.

“Martin our tour guide was excellent. The tour was amazing. My favorite was the river tour where you go through 3 different caves twice. Loved biking through the small town. Check your bike my seat kept falling down. The hike is challeRead more”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves - Hoa Lu and the story of Vietnam’s first capital
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves

15.Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $62

Travel from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, including Ken when assigned, for a full day at Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Caves. Your $62 fee covers transport, entrance tickets, lunch, water, and an optional bicycle, with a group capped at 20 people.

“Great experience with Ken - very friendly, easy to communicate with. He ensured the itinerary was adjusted as per our energy. I think the boat tour was slightly longer than I’d have liked, especially since we had already done a Ha Long bay tour a day earlier.”

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