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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.
“Very nice tour. Our guide Candy was very sweet, kind and knowledgeable. And the car transportation from Hanoi was very comfortable. I highly recommend it.”
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.
“Below is my review posted on TripAdvisor ============== Ninh Binh is definitely worth visiting. Its scenery is breathtaking. I have to agree with the phrase “Ninh Binh is Ha Long Bay on land”. Our family of 4 had a great time in group tour with our guide Sunny. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and…”
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.
“Ryan was fantastic. Funny, good as guide and also very careful. He explain so good the site of the tour. You will be lucky if you will meet him as your guide one day!”
Small-group Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Cave 500-step hike, scooter backroads, Hoa Lu, and lunch.
“Such an amazing time exploring the beautiful country side of Tam Coc with Tim - his bubbly energy and kind character was a great touch to the experience. We were able to connect with the locals on the Jeep and Boat ride. Thanks Tim!”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“Ryan was a very positive and welcoming tour guide. The weather took a turn after lunch and his great attitude really kept everyone going for the rest of the day. I’d recommend bringing a towel and spare change of clothes just in case - big bags and backpacks can be left on the bus, so…”
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.
“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”
Full-day Tam Coc & Hoa Lu from Hanoi: sampan cave cruise, bike village loop, Hoa Lu temples, 500 steps at Mua Cave, lunch.
“Excellent time on the tour. Hop/Gary was really helpful and enthusiastic. We had a great day and it was one of the highlights of our Vietnam trip!”
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.
“Be prepared for a FULL, adventurous & active day!! Hotel Pickup&dropoff was Godsent. There were 7 of us total. Nice van for the ride. Jun was a very sweet & an informative guide. They do drop you off at a giftshop (trap)/restroom on the Read more”
Bicycle Hoa Lu, boat through Trang An caves, hike Mua Cave 500 steps, then return to Hanoi. Includes lunch, tickets, guide, and shuttle.
“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…”
Full-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi: Hoa Lu temples, Trang An cave boat ride, and Mua Cave steps for Tam Coc views.
“great trip despite the weather. our guide was great and so informative. bus was very comfortable. very good value for money with a really good lunch”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave views, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples, lunch included.
“Really nice way to experience Ninh Binh from Hanoi with a small group. We appreciated the early pickup to help beat the crowds, and throughout the day it seemed as if we were ahead of the larger groups. Good variety of activities and the pacing was perfect. Nien was a great guide giving us a…”
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.
“Amazing 3-day tour: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, plus a 5-star Ha Long/Lan Ha Bay cruise! Perfectly organized from start to finish. Huge thanks to Jessica for flawless arrangements. The cruise staff were exceptionally professional and took excellent care of us. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious onboard food, cocktails, fun cooking lesson, and all activities. Exploring Trang…”
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.
“Ryan was an exceptional host, he made the day very enjoyable. I would recommend to my friends. Although it was basically perfect, I would suggest the tour recommends when to get drinks as the boat ride was a long time to go in the sun without water.”
3 days in Ninh Binh, then a 5-star Ha Long Bay cruise with balcony, bathtub, Trang An boat rides, and Hang Mua views.
“Nancy is great!! Thanks a lot for this nice trip!!”
