The 15 Best Cave Trips from Hanoi

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 Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Sunny, Viet, or Linh. The day combines temples, a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride, optional village cycling, buffet lunch, and a steep climb to Tam Coc views.

“This was probably one of the main highlights of our Hanoi trip. It was so nice to turn off our brain and let Sunny guide us through Ninh Binh. Sunny was an awesome tour guide and hilarious. He kept us entertained and we learned so much about the history of Hanoi through his hilarious pop culture references. Literally had another tour guide after this trip and I said “I miss Sunny!””

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

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

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

Travel from Hanoi Old Quarter to Ninh Binh by limousine bus, choosing Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu cycling tour. You’ll eat a Vietnamese buffet, float through Trang An’s caves, and climb Mua Cave for wide views. Guides such as Ryan, Peter, James, and Quy are known for clear explanations and warm care.

“I had a wonderful day in Hoi An! Our guide Thuan was so much fun and explained everything in a very clear and interesting way. We explored the area by bike, took a boat through the bay, and enjoyed every moment of the experience. It was the perfect mix of culture, nature, and adventure. Highly recommend!”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

3.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

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

Travel from Hanoi with guides such as Gary, Thang, Hai, or Hop to explore Hoa Lu, cycle through Ninh Binh villages, eat lunch, and row through Tam Coc or Trang An. The day ends with a steep climb at Mua Cave and wide views over the Ngo Dong River.

“Great experience and definitely recommend for anyone visiting Hanoi. Our guide Gary/Hop was really informative on the vietnamese history and context of the tour spots which made it feel authentic, thank you”

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Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

4.Cozy Bay Halong 5-Star Day Cruise, Buffet, Cave, Kayak, Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,512 reviews · from $48

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by shuttle bus, then cruise for 5 to 6 hours with guide-led visits to Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and a kayaking or bamboo-boat stop. Guides such as Minh, Tim, Duc, and Max are often praised for clear communication.

“This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Everything—from the pickup in Hanoi to the drop-off—was well organized. The places we visited along the way were beautiful, and ending the trip with a sunset in Halong Bay was truly Read more”

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Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

5.Halong Bay Day Tour With Titop Island, Cave, Kayak & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,551 reviews · from $40

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, then cruise among limestone islets, eat a Vietnamese seafood lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and hike or swim at Titop Island. Guides such as Alex, Tinh, Henry, and Sam are known for keeping the large group moving.

“This trip is great, our tour guild Henry is so friendly and well organized. Both the Car and boat are clean and nice, lunch has a lot choices.”

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

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

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

Spend a full day outside Hanoi cycling around Hoa Lu, riding through Trang An’s caves, and climbing roughly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, Tim, James, and Jason have earned strong praise for clear English and lively commentary. Expect a busy schedule and a group of up to 32.

“Our trip was terrible. Fist is started with unexpected stop in some bamboo factory where they tried to sell us overpriced things and had us sit through a presentation of things. This all took 30 minutes, we could've depart 30min later if we hadRead more”

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

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

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

Spend 12 hours in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Lang, Quy, Henry, Jason, or Hero. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through rural scenery, cruise Trang An’s caves by sampan, climb Mua Cave, and return to Hanoi by limousine bus.

“Everything was well organized and perfectly planned. Special thanks to our tour guide Quy who was both very fun and well informed.”

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Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

8.Hanoi: Islands & Caves Ha Long Cruise with Lunch & Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 4 - 13 hours · from $34

Spend a full day traveling from Hanoi to Halong Bay, with a seafood lunch aboard the Dragonfly Cruise, a guided visit to Thien Cung Cave, and 45 minutes by kayak or bamboo boat. English and Vietnamese guides such as Harry, Benjamin, and Linh have helped make this a friendly, well-paced choice.

“It was a very well organized tour. Benjamin our tour guide was very funny and informative. It was a lot of fun and you felt well looked after. Thanks. 🤗”

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Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

9.Halong Bay Day Tour By Diamond Era Cruise,Titop,Sung Sot & kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,301 reviews · from $48

Spend a long day from Hanoi on Diamond Era Cruise, sailing Halong Bay with stops at Sung Sot Cave, Hang Luon, and Titop Island. You get expressway transport, buffet lunch, kayaking or a bamboo boat, a guide, and sunset tea. Guides such as Richie, Johnny, Tom, and Andy have earned especially warm praise.

“Loved the trip. Pickup to drop off. All the activities, lunch and tea. It was a bit crowded for me. But I guess it will be as I went on Dec 25th.”

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Best seller Halong Bay Day Cruise

10.Best seller Halong Bay Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,233 reviews · from $37

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by coach and boat. Visit Sung Sot Cave, swim or climb Titop Island, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave. Lunch, an English-speaking guide, towel, and return transport are included, but entrance and kayak fees are extra.

“Great experience Organised very well, thoroughly enjoyed the tour, good value for money Highly recommend the tour.”

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

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine bus, visit monumental Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide, sightseeing fees, lunch, water, and round-trip transport are included.

“Pick up, transport to and between activities, conduct of activities and drop off at the conclusion of the tour were efficient.”

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

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

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

Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus for a full day of Hoa Lu temples, village cycling, a Vietnamese buffet, and a sampan ride through Trang An or Tam Coc. You’ll also climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, and Mia have led recent departures.

“The daytrip to Ninh Bin was fabulous, and our guide Quy was awesome, so friendly and kind and genuinely cared about our group, ensuring that everyone was comfortable and having a great time. He even stayed behind with us when we were hiking slow!! He also shared interesting info on the history of Vietnam, its language and traditions. The tour itself offered a variety of sightseeing and activities, from biking to hiking to the top of Mua mountain with its stunning views, to boating through caves at Trang An to get to the spectacular pagoda on the water. There was beauty everywhere. Not to be missed!!”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

13.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Leave Hanoi at 8:30 for a 9 to 11-hour Halong Bay trip with an English-speaking guide, seafood lunch, cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, and a private car. Guides include Hai, Robert, Gam, Jacky, and Lyn. The route aims for quieter lagoons and striking limestone islands.

“My husband and I had a fantastic time on this private boat and I would definitely recommend the experience. I felt it was a great value for the money to have an entire 48-person boat (plus staff!) for just me and my husband for 4 hours. We alRead more”

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Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

14.Best Halong 5 star Day Trip, inclusive,buffet,cave,kayak,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 933 reviews · from $45

You leave Hanoi around 8:15 for a full day on Halong Bay. The trip combines a six-hour cruise, seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or bamboo boating, and a sunset party. Guide Duy has earned praise for smooth organization, while food and crowded stops are worth considering.

“Excellent tour in Ha long Bay with Duy. The process was smooth and he guided us throughout all activities. The boat was nice, although the food was not that great. Ha Long Bay is worth visiting even though there are so many tourists.”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

15.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Halong Bay by air-conditioned bus and deluxe boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, hike 420 steps on Titop Island, swim or relax on the beach, and choose kayaking or a bamboo boat ride. Guides such as Sam and Hercules have earned praise for friendly, clear service.

“Had a wonderful experience at Ha Long bay. Such unrealistically beautiful views. Me and my friends had a lot of fun. The whole guided tour was very a very culture rixh experience for us.”

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