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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.
“Ninh Binh was one of our favorite tours from the trip! Our guide, Nien, was really informative and ended up being like a friend by the end of the tour. He really engaged us with the knowledge of each location and the general history of BuddhRead more”
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.
“I had an amazing day trip to Ninh Binh! The scenery was absolutely stunning, from the peaceful boat ride in Trang An to the breathtaking views at Mua Cave. Everything was well-organized, comfortable, and perfectly timed.”
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.
“Highly recommend this day tour if you are short on time in Hanoi! Q, our wonderful knowledgeable and very funny guide made the day extra special. The whole experience was really excellent. The coach on the 2hr trip down to Ninh Binn was comfy with a little stop for breakfast. The 500 step climb at…”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Bai Dinh Pagoda, a Trang An cave sampan cruise, Mua Cave views, and buffet lunch.
“Peter was such an amazing tour guide. He was funny, informative, accommodating, and helpful. It was truly a day trip but worth every moment of it. He allowed us to enjoy being taken around and take in the many beauties of Hanoi had to offer in this tour. 10/10 recommend Peter as your guide if…”
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.
“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”
Full-day Tam Coc & Hoa Lu from Hanoi: sampan cave cruise, bike village loop, Hoa Lu temples, 500 steps at Mua Cave, lunch.
“The guide contacted us via WhatsApp the day before to arrange the meeting point and pickup time. Both the Vietnamese guide and the driver were super friendly and lent us Vietnamese hats to wear during the day. We also went on a bike ride and a boat trip. The boatmen rowed with their feet; everything…”
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!!”
Bicycle Hoa Lu, boat through Trang An caves, hike Mua Cave 500 steps, then return to Hanoi. Includes lunch, tickets, guide, and shuttle.
“This itinerary is well organized but it could be improved a little since the main course is the hike to see the dragon. This tour gives you about 45 min to go up and down and this feels a bit rushed, given the difficulty of the hike.”
Full-day Ninh Binh from Hanoi: Hoa Lu temples, Trang An cave boat ride, and Mua Cave steps for Tam Coc views.
“Fantastic trip! A lot packed in to one day but well worth it. The view from the top of the mountain, then visiting the old capital and the boat trip was all brilliant. Our guide Mike was very friendly and informative too.”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave views, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples, lunch included.
“Great experience - our guide Bruce Lee was one of the best I’ve had. This trip had it all from hiking and biking to great food and more.”
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.
“I would like to say that it was a really fun experience to take the tour with our guide Peter. He is very knowledgeable about Vietnamese culture, has a good sense of humor, and always guided us during the activities. The bus driver is very attentive and Jessica provided all the support via WhatsApp. Regarding…”
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.
“It was a great tour being in the Tam Coc region, rowing boats, climbing cliffs and witnessing Buddha in majestic pagodas. Our tour guide was 10/10”
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.
“Tour was very great. Trang was very great, Polite, and very knowledgeable. The bus driver was awesome as well. Definitely recommend thos tour. Give Trang a raise.”
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!!”
