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
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
7,148 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Take this tour to Ninh Binh
amanda s,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic well organised full day to Ninh Binh , our guide Phong could not have done anything else to make our day enjoyable, he was informative and funny. If your thinking of going to Ninh Binh then this is the tour for you + great value for money
Ninh Binh Day Tour
Voyage599999,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day trip to Ninh Binh, made truly memorable thanks to our wonderful tour guide, May, and our excellent driver, Mr. Safety. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly and comfortably. May was incredibly informative, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire day. She shared fascinating stories and history about the temples and landscapes, answered every question with enthusiasm, and made sure everyone in the group felt well looked after. Her warm personality added so much to the experience. The itinerary was fantastic — a peaceful boat trip through the stunning limestone cliffs, visits to beautiful temples and scenic pergolas, a delicious local lunch, and a fun bike ride through the countryside. Each activity was well-organized and perfectly paced. Mr. Safety lived up to his name, providing a smooth and secure journey the whole way. Highly recommend this tour, especially with May and Mr. Safety. It was a perfect day exploring the beauty of Ninh Binh!
Great experience! Thanks Phong
Q290OZglennc,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Phong the main man! A great guide, very friendly and kind. A fantastic experience and really smooth from start to finish. A must try.
Will do this again!
Craig B,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was as advertised. All the sites were terrific and our guide, Phong, had non-stop energy. . Great day was had
Excellent day tour to Ninh Binh
TravelingMachine 21,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic full day tour to Ninh Binh with our guide, Phong! He had so much energy and knowledge and kept us well-entertained the whole time. The activities from the hike up the mountain, the biking around town, and the river boat ride through the caves were truly awesome. Lunch was also delicious and we really enjoyed trying all the local Vietnamese dishes. Highly recommend!
Perfect day trip to Ninh Binh!
jenmH6528GV,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nien gave our family a day rich with the culture, natural beauty and amazing food of Ninh Binh. The activities were well thought out and paced. Ending the day with a relaxing boat ride was perfect. The limo ride to/from Hanoi was very comfortable. Highly recommend this 5-star day trip!
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Tour134713,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experiencue, very engaging activities.Our guide Nien was very knowledgeable and kind. We definitely recommend
Lovely Vietnamese day trip
noahk551,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nien was fantastic, he was funny and gave good history throughout the tour. The tour itself was also great, transportation was extremely comfortable and experiences were amazing!!
Jam Packed but Relaxing!
S1182HSmandyl,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had May as my group host and she was so sweet, funny and amazing! She gave us great information on Ninh Binh and also made sure the whole group was comfortable, situated, and ready! Though there is a lot to do in this excursion, it never felt rushed and there was always time to sit down and enjoy the scenery! Would recommend this tour again especially with May!
Book yours today!
M9887MBashleym,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mien and the driver were an excellent team of guides - humorous history, safe travels and a day full of adventures. Book yours today, you wont be disappointed.
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