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
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
Reviews
7,202 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding tour!
W5780MDfelixs,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding experience! Leo was an amazing tour guide who was dedicated to giving us the best experience possible. He was knowledgable about the history of the region, very personable, and spoke great English. The shuttle was extremely comfortable and the activities were well-organized. I'd highly recommend this for anyone looking to experience Ninh Binh from Hanoi.
A Good Day Out
Atticus01,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good day out. Danny was a very considerate guide with great knowledge of his country and the sites we saw. The tour was tailored specifically for us and catered for mixed levels of fitness very well indeed. Transport was very comfortable and the driver was excellent.
This all-inclusive tour...
Kevin R,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This all-inclusive tour from Hanoi to various Ninh Binh attractions and back to Hanoi was wonderful. Highly recommended. Đạt was an excellent guide with lots of great history to share and a deep understanding of his culture. Lucky was a fantastic driver battling the rush hour traffic in the evening.
Don’t miss a tour of Ninh Binh with Ninh Binh native May
erikacberg,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00May was superb as a tour guide, giving us a personal and in-depth tour of Ninh Binh - hiking, biking, boating, and dining on a delicious spread of traditional Vietnamese dishes. I would recommend her and our driver, Mr. Safety,” to anyone interested in learning about the history, culture and natural beauty of Ninh Binh.
Wow! A true highlight!
kareennab,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much to May and Mr Sing for the most incredible day! We had such a wonderful time exploring Ninh Binh with a true local guide. A must do trip! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and everything was so well planned and thought out. Thank you again!!
Nice one day overview of Ninh Binh
elainemO8001HE,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour. May was a great guide. The bus was extremely comfortable and the area was very beautiful! I wish I had time to spend another day or more in Ninh Binh.
Nature Nature Nature
lucasrD886FF,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leo was an amazing tour guide! He was so attentive, organized, kind, and even had a great sense of humor. The tour was just right in terms of pace, and the air-conditioned van was fantastic. It was a wonderful day outside Hanoi, and we got to enjoy nature. This tour had it all: a scenic ride, walking, hiking (if you wanted to), cycling, a boat ride, lunch, and the chance to see some incredible rock formations. Thanks Leo!
Great day out from Hanoi
mashrafula2023,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had one extra day in Hanoi, so my options were either Ninh Binh or Ha Long Bay. I opted for Ninh because I wanted a more authentic experience and boy was it the right choice. We had beautiful weather so that definitely helped but the tour was planned immaculately. Our guide was Nien and he was very proactive. He was excellent and took great care of us. He was also very funny. The only thing to note is that the trip is quite demanding as you climb 450 steps in one attraction alone and there are other attractions with 100 steps. As long as you are ok with this, book this tour without giving a second thought.
Great Ninh Binh day trip!
Justin K,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day trip out to Ninh Binh with our guide Nien! Shared great information about the country and the city. Followed a great schedule of visiting a temple, hiking, kayaking, and lunch. I also really liked how the group was small. Nien also kept us ahead of other tour groups so we could have a less crowded experience at each of our stops!
Fantastic
zs340,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole tour was really great. Group was quite small, which meant we got to know each other a little bit. I would recommed booking this tour and if you get the guide named Nien it will be even better. Compliments to the crew.
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