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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.
“Our guide nicknamed Happy was very good and made the trip. The activities and pace were just right. You could do as much or as little as you wanted.”
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 a wonderful tour with my family - all the places are worth visiting, the trip was very well organised, the food was delicious plus the guide and the driver were simply excellent - we DO recommeng going on that tour.”
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.
“Amazing experience. Guide is superb. Knowledgeable and cheerful. He is one of the best guide I had with Viator tours so far.”
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.
“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.
“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.
“Hai Dang provided a memorable experience, providing local knowledge and insight of the Ninh Binh area. The tour was very enjoyable with the bike ride along the countryside followed by an authentic Vietnamese lunch.”
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.
“The overall experience is great! The transportation is comfy and not too crowded. Our tour guide Quy is really nice and knowledgeable, funny too! The food (buffet lunch) was good, lots of choices,and the tour activities are great! Definitely I recommend this tour company if you visit Vietnam 🇻🇳”
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.
“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it…”
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.
“Mr. Ha our cruise manager provided professional service during the cruise tour in Halong Bay.”
