4 Private Cave Tours in Vietnam That Repay the Climb Down

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

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

Leave Hanoi at 8:30 for a full day in Ha Long Bay. Cruise among limestone islands, stop at Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner islets, explore Thien Cung Cave, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat through quiet lagoons. Guides such as Hai, Robert, Gam, and Jacky are available, with private and shared cruise options.

“This tour was exceptional. Our tour guide Gấm picked us up with a driver from the hotel and gave us some information on the drive to Ha Long Bay. We stopped at an oyster farm on the way to see how pearls are grown which was really cooRead more”

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2.Ninh Binh Private Tour to Mua Cave Trang An Grottoes From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $160

Travel from Hanoi with a private guide and driver to Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Trang An. Climb 500 steps for wide Ninh Binh views, cycle to a local farmer’s home, eat Vietnamese dishes, then ride a sampan through caves. Guide Hoa, also called Bruce Lee, and driver Hieu are named by the operator as part of the team.

“Let’s begin with the how wonderful our guide Hoa aka Bruce Lee and his Driver Hieu were. Just like the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin they will make you feel safe and secure. Hoa was super courteous, helpful, and very knowledgeable. Read more”

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3.Private Tour: Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh – Trang An – Tam Coc -Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · from $106

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with a private car, English-speaking guide, Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, a river journey at Trang An or Tam Coc, local lunch, cycling, and Mua Cave’s famous viewpoint. Pickup is available in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with a small-group limit of 13 people and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Very comfy, which make the trip pleasant. The WC was not working on this trip back from Sapa but extra stops was offered.”

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4.Private/Small Group – Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide. Visit Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, take a roughly 2.5-hour Trang An boat ride through limestone valleys and caves, then climb more than 500 steps at Mua Cave. Pickup, transport, entry fees, water, and optional biking are included.

“Don't leave Hanoi without taking this tour. I hope you like steps but it's well worth it. We had an amazing tour guide Eden who have the loveliest way about him so caring and enthusiastic. Wonderful chance to experience a beautiful part of Vietnam and do so many things in one day.”

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