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
7,864 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip!
connork896,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day trip and value for money, May, the tour guide was local to Ninh Binh and offered a wealth of knowledge.
Great outdoor plan with beautiful scenery.
Pablo Ir,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fantastic plan if you would like a mix of outdoor and cultural thing. Very well organized, punctual and very nice attention to details. Very profesional tour guide with super good spoken English. I loved the boat ride and the bike ride. Very beautiful landscapes and peaceful surroundings. Definitely worth it.
Choose this tour for Ninh Binh!
lokyanw694,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So happy we chose this tour. We had Phong (Lucky) as our guide and Hai (Mr. Safety) and they were a great team. Our group was the Lucky 8 and everyone was wonderful to get along with. We enjoyed many activities and got to beat the crowds without being in a rush. Ninh Binh is beautiful and we got to see what life is like with locals. Great day!
Great day away
Kasperve,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day, not too long but saw a great deal. Enthousiastic guide who told us a great deal.
A bucket list item
Culture301396,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nien was the most exceptional guild. He shared his knowledge of Vietnam culture, food and countryside. He was funny and his command of the english language was very good. The experience was amazing as well as the very tasty lunch. A great day.
Very fun trip
SquidStorm,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really fun trip! Phong was a great guide; funny and informative. He answered all our questions about Tet as well as everything related to the tour sites. The tour was well organized and met all our expectations. We purchased the bug repellent but didn’t need it. I’d also bring an extra bottle of water for the long stair climb.
A must day trip while in hanoi
Frank F,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nien our guide was amazing. Shared everything there is to know about Vietnam on our way to the itinerary. Lunch was one to remember also.
Excellent tour!
Ben wesley6,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with Vu! From pickup to drop-off the tour experience is exactly how its described on the website. Vu was charismatic and passionate about sharing Vietnamese history with us! From hiking, biking, eating local foods, and boating through caves this tour has a great balance of activity and history. The bus pickup and drop-off was seamless. The driver was fantastic and got us to/from safely. The bus itself was extremely comfortable for 9 guests. Overall, great experience and would totally recommend!
Wonderful
erikab664,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour to Ninh Binh was wonderful! We absolutely loved our tour guide, Phong. A great mix of walking, boating, and biking through the sites. Our favorite part was the river kayak through the caves. Be prepared for changing weather throughout the day, layers are a good idea.
Wonderful trip to Ninh Binh
duyguy801,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Ninh Binh was absolutely beautiful. The landscape was stunning and the whole experience was unforgettable. Our guide, Phong, was very informative, funny, and extremely kind and helpful. He made the tour even more enjoyable with his positive energy and great knowledge. I highly recommend this trip and especially Phong as a guide!
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