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The 15 Best Mua Cave Tours from Hanoi

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Five hundred stone steps to a dragon on the ridge, and the best view in Ninh Binh waiting at the top of them. This list ranks the best Mua Cave tours from Hanoi: which pair the climb with a Trang An or Tam Coc boat, which add cycling through the paddies, what each costs, and which give you the summit before the midday heat.

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

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Hoa Lu Temples: Vietnam’s old dynasties, done in one hit

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

Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc bamboo boat, optional village bike ride, and Mua Cave steps.

“We booked our full-day tour in Ninh Binh at the very last minute after hearing so many incredible things from other travelers—and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our Vietnam trip, right up there with Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay. Yes, it is touristy, but honestly, it’s easy to see why. The boat ride through the river, surrounded by towering limestone mountains and lush scenery, is simply jaw-dropping. Photos really don’t do it justice. Being there in person feels peaceful, surreal, and unforgettable all at once. The day was well organized and gave us a great overview of what makes Ninh Binh so special. If…”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Bai Dinh Pagoda or Hoa Lu cycling: choose your first flavor

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

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

Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu cycling, Trang An cave boat, Mua Cave views. $46

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

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Cycling Hoa Lu Ancient Capital by bicycle: Dinh King and Le King temples

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

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

Cycle Hoa Lu, ride Trang An grottoes by boat, hike Mua Cave’s 500 steps, and enjoy buffet lunch on a full-day trip from Hanoi.

“I'm very torn on how to write this review... Our guide was great- good English, very energetic. Van was comfortable. Temple stop was nice, good information by our guide. I think we stayed too long though. Everyone was just standing around and we could have gotten on the road to the next stop. The cycling was only ok. Very old bikes and not really much to see on the route, especially when trying to dodge potholes. It was extremely hot but that is not the fault of the company. Lunch was not good. Not only was the food sub par but I also found something in one of the dishes…”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Best Seller - Hoa Lu temples: where the old capital starts the day right

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

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Bai Dinh Pagoda: big scale, big details

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

Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - The bike ride around villages: easy effort, real texture

From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour - Mua Cave’s 500 Steps: the viewpoint hike and how to make it feel better

7.From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

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

One day from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat caves, and the Mua Cave viewpoint with 500 steps. Includes lunch and transfers for $43.

“The day trip was amazing! Our tour guide Thomas was really fun and insightful. The itinerary was really good. You have the options for some down time through the day if you don’t want to partake in the cycling. Great value for money. I highly recommend.”

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From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Getting Picked Up: The Real Start Time in Ninh Binh

8.From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

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

One-day Ninh Binh tour with Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An boat caves, and Mua Cave steps, plus pickup, guide, and buffet lunch.

“We had a splendid day with Max as our guide, he told us all about the history and other fun facts of the places we went to, while also enriching the experience with music and jokes 😁 we would definitely recommend this tour, and we were able to see a lot of Ninh Binh’s historical and natural beauty with ease thanks to Max!”

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

Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: the Dinh–Le–Ly era in a time-compressed stop

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

Luxury small Group Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave Max 6 - 8 pax/tour - Hoa Lu temples: Dinh & Le Dynasties at the ancient capital

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

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

Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc sampans, bikes, and included lunch.

“Sophia was an excellent guide. Her energy was positive and communication was great and very funny. She made the trip special and it was by far the best thing I have done during my time in Vietnam.”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave Day Trip - Trang An UNESCO Boat Ride: Caves, Pagodas, and Why This Feels Different

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

Luxury Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc Day Tour from Hanoi - Mua Cave and Ngoa Long Mountain: The View That Makes the Trip Click

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

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

An easy day trip from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Tam Coc: mountain viewpoints, a sampan through three caves, plus optional biking.

“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

Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave - Morning Start From Hanoi Opera House and the Limousine Ride

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

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

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc bamboo boat, and Mua Cave from Hanoi. Small-group 17-seat limousine, buffet lunch, biking, and big views.

“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 Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave

Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave - Getting From Hanoi: Pickup Timing and Why Old Quarter Matters

14.Ninh Binh Highlights Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh-Trang An/ Tam Coc- Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · from $36

Ninh Binh highlights from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave 500 steps, Trang An boat ride, Tam Coc bike route, Bai Dinh pagoda, lunch.

“This was a very nice day, but very long. The Trang An complex was really beautiful and interesting. I really liked the boating part. It was so peaceful and beautiful. I thought climbing up the 500 steps wasn't really worth it. Very crowded. Read more”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Trang An, Mua Cave and Bai Dinh Pagoda - Price and what’s included in this $38 day trip