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
Use a conical hat, cold waters bottles and wet towel in hot weather
All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
Good air-conditioned limousine Van, Picking up and dropping off from Hanoi Old Quarter
Authentic Set menu lunch at the homestay, next to the river
Use bike (Can't cycle, you can use the Van instead or pay extra $9/200k for a mortorbike and driver)
Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
Travel insurrance
Tip to the boat rower
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
Pickup included
Reviews
6,657 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide
brandon g,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Can’t say enough about this tour. Got a good hike in the morning to start the day. Had a great boat tour then lunch which was delicious. Then a fun bike ride through the beautiful village.
Great day trip!
Austin B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time at Ninh Binh. The itinerary was great and I feel like we saw so much. Phong was our tour guide and he made our trip so special. It was a very hot day but Phong kept us all in good spirits with his humor. I would recommend this trip to anyone visiting.
A beautiful day
Cynthia S,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very well organized Quite warm in the summer Beautiful Phong was a great tour guide Everything went very well from pick up to return Lunch was delicious
Great Day Trip - Memorable
Ann C,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an excellent day trip from Hanoi and going in a small group was excellent. The hike up to the top of the Temple hill (500 steps) was hot but definitely worth it. You get a view down to a river that you will be on a boat later in the day. I particularly like the bike ride. Super interesting. I liked the relaxing boat ride and the scenery was beautiful. This was such a nice side trip and day.
Excellent day out with...
Sarah L,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent day out with our guide Thang. The day was well organised and enjoyed by our whole group including our children aged between 6 & 15.
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