Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi
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11 hours
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Full day tour from Hanoi with highlight destinations in Ninh Binh. Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries and climb up 500 steps to Lying Dragon mountain to enjoy the breathtaking mountainous view. Enjoy a boat trip on the Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc, through majestic caves. After that, cycle to Bich dong pagoda, spend 20 minutes to discover the ancient Pagoda, was built in 1428. Enjoy the trip with our professional English Speaking tour guide. Have a excellent lunch and small group maximum 9 people on a limousine car. Enjoy fair-well drink before finishing the trip in Tam Coc or Hanoi.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ninh Binh
7.00 – 07:15: Pick up guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter 09:15: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital, Visit Dinh King temple 10:30: Visit Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic river and mountains view by climb 500 steps up tp Lying Dragon Mountain 12:00: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at local Bungalow 13:15: Enjoy a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- Frist cave, Hang Hai – the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave. 15:00: Cycle through the rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda 15:30: Visit the ancient pagoda- Bich Dong was built in 1428. Then Cyling through villages back to the parking area. 16:00: Leave Tam Coc for Hanoi after having a fair-well drink 18:30: The tour is ended in Hanoi
Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
Visit the first ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th and 11th century. You will hang out about 45 minutes to see Dinh King temple at the mountainous area
What‘s Included
All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
Use a conical hat, cold waters bottles and wet towel in hot weather
Good air-conditioned limousine Van, Picking up and dropping off from Hanoi Old Quarter
Use bike (Can't cycle, you can use the Van instead or pay extra $9/200k for a mortorbike and driver)
Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
Authentic Set menu lunch at the homestay, next to the river
Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
Tip to the boat rower
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Private transportation
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi
Hoa lu- Lying Dragon Mountain: Tam coc boat- Cycling
High Quality
Duration: 11 hours
Authentic Set menu Lunch
Limousine Van
Pickup included
Reviews
7,943 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful Ninh Binh
sharongS8220XM,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day with our guide May visiting Ninh Binh. Would highly recommend this beautiful place. I loved the bike ride through the rice fields and the beautiful views when you reach the top of the mountain. May was very knowledgable about the area and made sure the day went as smoothly as possible. Thank you May and Mr Safety for looking after us.
Best Tour (and tour guide)
Caroline D,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We travel a lot and take a lot of tours and this was one of the best full day tours we have ever taken. The van was very comfortable, the varied itinerary very interesting, lunch was delicious, and our guide, Phong (aka Happy) made the entire experience something to remember. Thank you Phong!
Small group and worth it.
samueljF4250UQ,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful, jam packed day of seeing the sights with our friendly and knowledgeable guide, Phong. Going on these trips in a smaller group is such a blessing, and I would recommend spending a little bit more money to get it. Highly recommend.
Phong is handsome
Jet36441500334,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing from start to finish.
Ninh Binh 5 stars
K26TIlouisee,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phong was an amazing host, very knowledgable and friendly. Would recommend doing it
Fun spirity journey
friedat58,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful journey, esp with the tour guide Nien and the driver. Nien is funny, full of story including spiritual one. Love it🥰
So much fun
soenardip,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Full of fun. Nien is hilarious and qualified to be a stand up comedian. Same time knowledgeable. Wouldnt have any doubt to recommend the tour and tye guide Nien to my friends and office people.
Ask for a tour w Nien!!!
kdvsimard,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nien was the BEST tour guide we’ve had across 3 weeks in 3 countries this trip! Not only was he informative, he was hysterical making the day so FUN!!
One of the best choices for tour in Vietnam
athinamaniadi,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I don't know what to say for this trip! EVERYTHING was amazing. Our tour guide Nien was awesome, pretty well educated and with a great english knowledge. We learned a few things about Vietnam and saw some amazing places that we will never forget.
A great tour
637sofiat,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great tour..with more than just sightseeing..Mr Nien is a wonderful guide with so much knowledge..we laughed a lot. Such a great guide. We loved this tour of a small group. Like friends. Highly recommend
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