Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi
Overview
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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‘s Included
Use a conical hat, cold waters bottles and wet towel in hot weather
All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
Good air-conditioned limousine Van, Picking up and dropping off from Hanoi Old Quarter
Authentic Set menu lunch at the homestay, next to the river
Use bike (Can't cycle, you can use the Van instead or pay extra $9/200k for a mortorbike and driver)
Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
Travel insurrance
Tip to the boat rower
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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
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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
6,846 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chicken nuggets and frozen chips
Tassos K,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
2.00A great itinerary and a very informative, professional and helpful guide (Dat) which however were spoiled by a horrible lunch at a local restaurant which served, among others, chicken nuggets and (frozen) chips with ketchup as part of a 'traditional' lunch. Such cost-cutting exercise in a country of very affordable and delicious food felt both cheap and condescending. Following our strong protestations to the guide (we had assured us several times that lunch would be 'traditional'), our side of the table got local (average) food, which we eventually shared with the other members of the group. That was enough to spoil the whole experience
Well organized. Be aware...
Ronald C,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well organized. Be aware that the boat ride is over 1.5 hours so it can be hot sitting in the boat that long. Our driver was great and the tour guide May was fantastic and very attentive to everyone in the group. Lunch was included and delicious with a large variety of fresh hot food.
Great experience
Katherine D,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really great way to maximize your time in Ninh Binh- our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We had good pacing at each activity but still time for a relaxed (and good lunch). Additionally, The limo bus that we took was very comfortable.
Highlight of our vacation
Ces D,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We hiked, cruised a lake, biked, visited temples. It was so much fun! Keeping the group small added in making the experience enjoyable, facilitated by our very able tour guide, Thang, who spoke excellent English. Our limousine van transfer from and back to hotel has pilot seats with a massage feature. Has wifi.
First visit to Vietnam
PATRICIA J,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Augustine, was funny and full of stories that kept our attention. Our driver was also amazing because he kept us all safe on the road, even in instances with extreme narrow corners. Although it was extremely hot in Vietnam on our tour day, Augustine re-arranged our scheduled sites to minimize our sun exposure…..greatly appreciated that, especially when my husband and I had to climb a of steps in the heat to seat the pergoda on top of the mountain’s peak.
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