15 Cave Day Trips in Vietnam to Give a Whole Day To

1.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,613 reviews · from $46Our pick

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus, visit Hoa Lu’s 10th-century temples, lunch on Vietnamese dishes, row through Tam Coc’s three caves, cycle through villages, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Hai, and Thang are praised for clear English and good care.

“It was a great trip. Our tour guide Gary was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this trip to others”

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

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

Spend a full day from Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu’s royal temples by bicycle, rowing through Trang An’s caves, hiking about 500 steps at Mua Cave, and eating a Vietnamese buffet lunch. English-speaking guides such as James, Max, Liam, Tim, and Jason help keep the busy schedule moving.

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

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit record-setting Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides, including Son, lead groups of up to 29 people.

“It was an amazing experience, our Guide Son was very helpful and a treasure of knowledge. I recommend mua cave and grotto a must must visit”

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

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

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Halong Bay from Hanoi on a modern cruise with an English-speaking guide. The day includes Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, seafood lunch, and a sunset party. Guide Duy has earned special praise for smooth organization.

“The first guide for our first bus ride was terrible, he was rude. He told us to literally 'shut up' when we tried to clarify some questions. He was disrespectful to foreigners. The early communication was terrible, telling us that we would be picked uRead more”

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5.Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip with Titop Island, Cave, & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · from $40

Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese seafood lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and Titop Island. Guides such as Tom, Sunny, and Tinh are praised for keeping the full day moving. Choose Hanoi transfers or meet at Tuan Chau.

“So much fun!! Our guide Ken was really fun and made our trip so interesting!! Loved spotting the different “animals” in the cave he was pointing out for us !! Absolutely great trip :)”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $50

Escape Hanoi for a full day in Ninh Binh. Visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, ride a wooden boat through Trang An caves, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Hotel pickup is available in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with English or Vietnamese guides.

“We will recommend this trip if you don’t have too much time but still wants to experience the highlights of Ninh Binh.”

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7.Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave in an air-conditioned limousine van. Visit 10th-century temples, ride a sampan through caves, sample a buffet lunch, and climb Ngoa Long Mountain for wide views of Ninh Binh. Guides such as Thong, Moon, Giang, and Frankie have earned high praise.

“Our tour guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. It was worth every dime!! Ninh Binh was absolutely breathtaking, better than Ha Long Bay.”

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8.Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Quy, May, Mike, or Sam. Expect temples, a short village bike ride, a buffet lunch, a scenic boat trip, and roughly 500 steps to panoramic Tam Coc views.

“my boyfriend and i (both 23) just finished the day trip with our incredible guide Quý!!! he was so informative and friendly - his english was very impressive! our highlight was definitely the Mua Cave 500 step hike! although it was difficult with the heat and steepness, it was worth the view and a big must!! the boat ride was also a favourite as we got beautiful views of the river and felt like we were truly in the jungle! thank you so much Quý for such a fantastic day you’re the best!!”

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9.From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Tam Coc Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · from $45

Spend a full day south of Hanoi exploring Hoa Lu, hiking to Mua Cave Viewpoint, eating Vietnamese food, and rowing through Tam Coc’s three caves. Guides such as Tony, Max, Lee, and Ngoc are praised for clear English, history, humor, and thoughtful care. Hotel pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter is available.

“Tony was the best guide in all of our Vietnam tours. 🥰👍🏽🤠 He told us about vietnamese history and culture and showed us besutiful nin binh. He took great care of us when climbing the Mua cave and took picutures of us. Great guide, funny, informative and caring!!!! Thank you 🙏🏽♥️”

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10.Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Hoang, Harry, Bao, or Leo. Visit Hoa Lu temples, float through Trang An caves, eat a Vietnamese buffet, and climb Mua Cave’s 486 steps for a wide view over Tam Coc.

“Very interesting, Leo was the best! He was so knowledgeable and helpful, made the day! Loved the bike ride, history and scenery. Boat ride was beautiful, just a bit uncomfortable. Would recommend 🙏”

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11.From Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, & Mua Cave Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 138 reviews · 13 hours · from $26Best value

Spend 13 hours exploring Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hoa Lu, cycling through villages, cruising Tam Coc, and climbing Mua Cave. The tour includes Hanoi pickup, water, buffet lunch, entrance fees, and guides such as Sunny, Ken, Jun, and Victor.

“One of the best experience for me in Vietnam and South east Asia. The view was stunning and peaceful, Cycling and hiking in the country side with a lot of limestone and green from landscapes. Especially our tour guide Vu full of passion, love and sense of humor. Definitely recommend and will back here soon”

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12.Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $60

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave. You’ll visit ancient temples, cycle through limestone country, eat a Vietnamese buffet, and take a 1.5-hour sampan ride. Guides such as Victor, Mike, Quy, and Flora bring history and humor to a busy but well-paced day.

“Easily one of the most memorable daily trips i’ve experienced: beautiful places and people, driven around in total comfort without a worry in the world and accompanied by our excellent guide Hung - if you want to buy the ultimate one-day experience near Hanoi, I absolutely recommend you check this!”

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13.From Hanoi: Halong Bay Day Trip w/ Cave, Island & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $59

Cruise Halong Bay from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese seafood lunch, Surprising Cave, Luon Cave kayaking or bamboo boats, and Titop Island. Guides such as Tom, Sunny, and Brian are praised for clear communication and careful group support.

“Our guide Tom did a very, very good job. Always helpful, very well organised, very informative and overall very kind. I would recommend the trip a lot.”

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14.Day Trip: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave with Transfer and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · from $30

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visit Hoa Lu’s King Dinh Temple, climb 486 steps at Mua Cave, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, and cruise through Trang An’s mountain caves by local-rowed sampan.

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15.From Hue: Phong Nha Cave & Paradise Cave Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · from $76

Travel from Hue to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, climb through rainforest to Paradise Cave, then take a dragon boat into Phong Nha Cave. Your English-speaking guide handles the day, with guides such as Victor, Jessica, and Jasmine praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“Visit to Phong Nha and Paradise cave is really beautiful, we enjoyed it very much. Travel from Hue is tiring, but seeing the caves is well worth it, definitely would recommend early wake up and transfer than just visiting just one of the caves as other companies offer. Well organised and pleasent trip. Slight minus is they are bit pushy to make us write review.”

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