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
8,006 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Memorable Tour
Roving389153,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jerry was an amazing guide. She was very knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind. She saw to the comfort and safety of all her guests. She is an asset to your company. We had a wonderful day!
Terrific tour
Christian K,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hours well spent. Loved the tour and the historical context provided by our expert tour guide Jerry. Ask for her if you want to learn more about Vietnam‘s history and Ninh Binh.
Great trip by van, bike, boat, and foot
F9824EUiann,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great trip around 4 sites around Ninh Binh. I enjoyed all the types of transport we took. Biking around the rice paddies (or motor biking for those who couldn’t bike), hiking up a karst mountain, boating on a river through caves, and walking around temples (not to mention the nice van ride to and from Hanoi). Jerry our guide was bubbly and provided us interesting info too!
Awesome tour for ninh binh!!
X1468OXabua,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our friends had a great time with Jerry! We got a great experience and it was honestly one our main highlights in our vietnam trip. It made me regret spending so much time in Hanoi!
10/10 day trip to Ninh Binh
737mahimap,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jerry was the best tour guide! The activities were well planned out and the van was super comfortable. A great way to explore Ninh Binh! The bike ride and boat ride were highlights of the day. Hotel pickup and drop off were also easy and convenient
Amazing tour in Ninh Binh
sarahzR4834FN,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour of ninh binh! We got to do so many different activities including hiking, biking, lunch, and visiting temples. Our tour guide Jerry was very nice and informative as well! Would definitely do it again!
Fun time
441snehar,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jerry was great! Loved the tour the boat was sooo cool! Thought the length was great and very well organized The rice hat was cool too!
Day trip from Hanoi to ninh Binh
sandra j,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organised small group -don’t cycle if you are a bit rusty or have children as you do mingle with traffic (helmets not provided) Lovely lunch -all our allergies/dietary requirement carefully taken into consideration-the climb to the top of the mountain is steep and takes 20 minutes and could be slippery in the rain so take sensible shoes -boat ride was very relaxing -will need to tip driver and if not taking a bike you pay the motorbike driver
Beautiful location and knowledgeable guide
Rob G,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time and met some amazing fellow travelers. A couple from Perth, another couple from Central British Columbia, and a group of four friends from Brooklyn. The drive from Hanoi was pleasant once out of the city. I particularly enjoyed the boat ride and the scooter ride. Driving a scooter in Vietnam is not for the feint of heart. Our guide, Phong, brought each site to life with his knowledge and easy going manner. The tour covered all admission fees and lunch. I did have to kick in $10 as I wanted to drive my owner scooter. It was a long day from 7 to 7, but we covered a lot of ground and had a blast doing it!
Great fun
luislerebours,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience on this Ninh Binh tour. Our tour guide, Phong, did an excellent job throughout the day. He was friendly, organized, and shared a lot of interesting information about the history and culture of the area. The lunch that was included in the tour was also very good, with a nice variety of local dishes. It was a great break in the middle of a full day of activities. All of the activities were enjoyable, but the highlight for me was definitely the boat ride. Floating through the rivers and limestone formations was beautiful and relaxing, and it was a unique way to experience the landscape of Ninh Binh. Overall, it was a very well-organized tour and a great way to see the area in one day. I would definitely recommend it.
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