Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves

Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese

English

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Escape the bustling streets of Hanoi for a scenic day trip to Ninh Binh, often called “Halong Bay on land.” Nestled in the northern region of Vietnam, Ninh Binh is a stunning landscape of limestone mountains, tranquil rivers, and rich historical sites.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Hanoi Opera House

Our bus will pick you up from Hanoi Opera House if you choose this as your pick up address

Admission Not Applicable

Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties

The first stop of the day is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties (10th century). This historical site is set amidst a backdrop of dramatic limestone mountains, with well-preserved temples that honor the kings of Vietnam's early dynasties. As you explore these historical landmarks, a local guide will share fascinating stories about the early foundations of Vietnam’s monarchy, adding depth and context to your experience.

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off service from Hanoi

A bottled water

English-speaking tour guide

Entrance fees

Buffet lunch in a local restaurant

Bicycles (optional)

Tips and gratuities (recommended)

Beverages

Subcharge for Lunar New Year holidays (depends on Lunar calendar)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi

Pickup included

Transport only

Limousine transport: Pick up service from hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter or Hanoi Opera House. Drop-off in Ninh Binh. No tour included.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

392 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

376

Amazing experience
269oriolb,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing! Our guide Hung was an incredible person. It has an quick bicicyle trip arround the place that is so besutyfull. Recommend 100%
Fantastic tour with a very special guide
Go55762683273,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour is recommended 100 percent because the places you visit are wonderful. The bike ride is a lot of fun and Mia, the guide, makes everything very easy, her organization is exemplary as well as her kindness and sympathy.
Fantastic Day trip to Ninh Binh
irenetJ3130CO,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This insightful and interesting day trip to Ninh Binh was a real highlight. Our friendly and helpful tour guide Mia, who was also incredibly funny, managed all 20 of us perfectly. Honestly, it was worth every penny!
Beautiful visit and well organized
Sebastiano L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience was both fun and instructive. We did 3 activities : hiking (quite easy, but bring comfortable shoes) with a nice view, fast bike ride to the rice fields, rowing boat ride in 4 people and we even helped row our rowing machine ; the thing I liked most was the boat ride as we crossed 3 caves (twice round trip) the longest 320 m!!! Very suggestive and very nice also to see where they shot the movie King kong
Best day trip
simonecZ2654ZU,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mia was a wonderful guide tourist and, as she said, She was like out mum during that day. Ninh Binh and Trang An are two places we strongly recommend to visit in Vietnam. During the trip, she also explained and helped us understand the history and customs of the Vietnamese people
Good
amandaz2026,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a nice trip. Viet is a good guide. Enjoyed his company. I’d love to go another trip with his guidance. Hiking is my fav part.
Ninh Binh FANTASTIC TOUR GUIDE!!
jasminehW6982JG,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience. Our guide was fantastic, we all had such a wonderful time. Mike was incredible. He was so happy to show us around and tell us all about Vietnam.
Beautiful
920harriss,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Mike was very informative and helpful throughout the day! Was such a wonderful experience in a very beautiful part of the world!
Great day out for couples/families
rupertl866,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic day on the tour yesterday, our highlight was the river boat ride in Trang an. Our tour guide Hero was engaging, positive and helped us learn about the history of the sites we visited. Would recommend this tour
Amazing trip to Ninh Binh, Vietnam!
J5457VVdavidl,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We just returned to Hanoi at the end of a full day's guided trip to the Ninh Binh area of Vietnam. We had booked the Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu Trang An and Mua Caves. My family and I had a an amazing and memorable day learning so much about Vietnamese history and experiencing so much Vietnamese culture and nature. Our guide was Hero, and he really was our hero!! He was full of useful information and kept our group occupied, well-informed.and well organized! We enjoyed his great humor, thanks Hero!! My personal highlight was being taken in a canoe and through the Mua caves. One more memorable experience... I haven't ridden a bicycle for about 40 years, so I wasn't going to do the cycling part of the trip... Hero offered me to ride on the back of his scooter!! wow, that was simply the best! Cheers and many thanks Hero!