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
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
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
8,403 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We enjoyed the tour activities with Jerry as the tour guide ,Jerry looks after us make sure we are safe and informative
Erfi H,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day tour is full of interesting activities
Very well balance day in Ninh Binh
Curious25044178348,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wanted to visit Ninh Binh in all its glory. From hike, boat, bike and temple visits, our guide was clear, directive and we knew exactly what was the next steps ahead. Our guide Jerry had very good english, friendly and clearly likes her job! Thank you for this day in your wonderfull Vietnam.
Great experience
Matty E,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent, May was very friendly, and super informative with a wealth of local knowledge. Highly recommend.
The best day trip.
stephenkA1425LB,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best day trips we have ever done anywhere. Our guide Jimmy was amazing with so much knowledge. He was so informative and made the day exceptional. From the moment we got picked up from the hotel to drop off everything wad planned perfectly. Thank you, Jimmy, for the memories that will last a lifetime.
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smailh886,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As Salam O Alaikum"I recently booked a trip to [maka] Alharam Travel Agency operated name Nadia Maria"] and worked with she’s absolutely fantastic! I'm very happy about the service that "Nadia Maria" doing hard service give me good time for my fly and timing all the best thank many time "Nadia Maria"that last message I got example from “Nadia “ Ismail, i have a fantastic news for you “
Brilliant day awesome tour group
Chris G,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a brilliant day we loved it from pick up to all activities was seamless and well managed! Would use again!
Salubrious tour!
A5815PTjustine,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this tour! We saw some ancient Pagoda’s, climbed Dragom Mountain - spectacular view - took a boat ride and then rode bikes amongst rice fields. Our host, Stephen, was so informative and helpful. He’s also a bit of a character!
Ninh Binh fantastic adventure with Steven
T3566UYgeorgeg,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An awesome experience with an awesome guide Stephen he was extremely knowledgeable, kind and helpful
Tourists, hotspot
Gerdfischer,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was ne interesting trip was fun but very tourist guide was perfect
Stephen was amazing…
Chris B,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb trip, great group! Stephen the guide. was amazing, you cannot come to Vietnam and not experience Ninh Binh.
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