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
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Options
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
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8,648 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ninh Binh Tour
Pioneer12693681181,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour with Jerry to Ninh Binh was so epic. Not only is Ninh Binh beautiful to see, but Jerry is so entertaining and fun. Her knowledge of each destination was both educational and entertaining. The tour bus is luxe, the locations stunning, and the experience… unforgettable.
Unforgettable Experience
Dreamer40505619545,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an amazing experience! We got picked up directly from our hotel in Hanoi by Jerry and our driver, and were taken to all the best sites in Ninh Binh. Jerry organised all our admission tickets for the temple, the boat ride and the bike rental as well as all the food. The best way to see Ninh Binh in a day trip!
Ninh Binh with Jerry
U9044HWtammyw,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! Jerry was the BEST. She gave us plenty of information before each stop. She gave each of us personal attention. We have lots of picture memories 🤗 The day went by smoothly. Ask for Jerry!!!
Great experience!
amykW4066BW,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jerry was fun and amazing. Great guide! Very knowledgeable about the area. Gave us warnings and options for strenuous activities with other options as well. I would love for her to be my guide again!
Loved loved loved this tour!
Rosaria G,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phong was an amazing guide! We had the best time and were very well looked after. We enjoyed hiking, boating and cycling, lunching and soaking up all of the sights in the beautiful Ninh Binh area. Highly recommend this fantastic day tour ❤️
GOAT (greatest of all time) trip to Ninh Binh
joshrG8081YT,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phong is great. He is very kind and honest with us. I loved the lunch with goat and other authentic Vietnamese food. We had a great time on the boat ride through the caves and enjoyed the views on the hike. The admission fee is a tad higher than other options but they took care of lunch and all the admissions tickets which made it low stress for us.
Highlight of Hanoi
veronicamA4789XE,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t recommend this tour more, it was so fun and our guide was the best!
Great Day
G6556BAjacka,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on a hike, then did the 3 cave boat trip, followed by lunch and a bike ride. Everything was perfect! There were no additional fees and Phong took care of everything!
Relaxing trip around Ninh binh
Jérôme H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good walk and great food on this trip. You may need to bring a water proof vest :)
Ninh Binh Day trip
GrandTour37121563886,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very exciting tour.The highlight was climbing the 500 steps to the Pagoda & viewing the scenery from the top.The one hour boat ride at Ninh Binh was wonderful.Lunch was delicious & in generous portions.We had a wonderful guide, Nien who was very knowledgeable, helpful & explained very well.He was very punctual.
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