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Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular ninh binh tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc sampan caves, biking to Bich Dong, plus river lunch.
“We had a wonderful trip with our guide Phong. It was a great combination of hiking, biking, a beautiful boat ride and amazing food.”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu history, Tam Coc bamboo-boat views, and a 500-step Mua Cave climb, plus optional biking.
“Viet was funny, thoughtful and a great tour guide. The entire trip was a blast! Glad we went for it. Sometimes finding legit trips in Vietnam can be hard (google reviews can be exaggerated), but this one is the real deal. The bus driver was safe, tRead more”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip by limousine: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An cave boat ride, and Mua Cave viewpoint hike for about $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…”
Small-group Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Cave 500-step hike, scooter backroads, Hoa Lu, and lunch.
“Easy to understand English speaking tour guide who was very passionate about Vietnam and his heritage. The transport was clean and very comfortable for our long journey. Lunch provided had a good selection of vegetarian and non vegetaRead more”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“Very good day - the lunch was good although the room was stifling hot - the tour could adjust for this on really hot humid days .. eg more water refresher towels I thought the instructions for meeting up after events was a little loose and imprecise”
One packed day from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, rowboat cave rides (Tam Coc or Trang An), village biking, and the Mua Cave viewpoint for $45.
“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”
Full-day Tam Coc & Hoa Lu from Hanoi: sampan cave cruise, bike village loop, Hoa Lu temples, 500 steps at Mua Cave, lunch.
“We loved the whole trip! Our guide, Gary took great care of us so that we get the best experience out of this one day trip. He is an excellent guide with great knowledge about the historical, religious, local aspects of the region. Everything went smoothly from transportation to lunch and visiting each place with…”
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi by limousine: Hoa Lu temples, Trang An cycling, Tam Coc boat ride, and Mua Cave steps with buffet lunch.
“Very nice trip with Jun. She told us some interesting historical things about Vietnam and the places we have visited.”
Bicycle Hoa Lu, boat through Trang An caves, hike Mua Cave 500 steps, then return to Hanoi. Includes lunch, tickets, guide, and shuttle.
“The tour guide hit on me via WhatsApp the minute he saw me arriving at by the pick-up point. Unsolicited & unprofessional. I felt like we were rushing through the activities & moving from one location to the next without the oppoRead more”
Full-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi: Hoa Lu temples, Trang An cave boat ride, and Mua Cave steps for Tam Coc views.
“It was an amazing trip with so many different activities: cycling, boating, climbing to the mountain. Also it’s very informative and well-organised! I’m really glad that decided to choice this trip.”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave views, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples, lunch included.
“It was a lovely tour with a very engaged and friendly guide. A perfect way to see Ninh Binh in a day”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha/Ha Long on a 5-star cruise with private balcony, Trang An boat ride, and Mua Caves views.
“Clean, beautiful cruise ship. Food options were great and nice additional add ons”
A full Hanoi-to-Ninh Binh day trip to Bai Dinh, Trang An caves by bamboo boat, and Mua Cave steps, with buffet lunch included.
“A great day. The temple was impressive. The view from the river stunning. I would strongly recommend these place to visit”
A full-day Ninh Binh trip from Hanoi featuring Hoa Lu temples, bike village routes, Trang An or Tam Coc boat scenery, and Mua Cave views.
“The tour is very good organized and moderated by Giang. We enjoyed the tour and all of Giang’s explanations about the places and history he shared with us. His English is excellent to understand.”
3 days in Ninh Binh, then a 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise with balcony, bathtub, Trang An boat rides, and Hang Mua views.
“Mr. Ha our cruise manager provided professional service during the cruise tour in Halong Bay.”
