Private Tour
Ninh Binh Private Instagrammable Full-Day Tour from Hanoi
Overview
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Our trip is fully private and personalized — giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace with the comfort and exclusivity you deserve.
What sets us apart:
Private Transport & Flexible Timing – No waiting for others. You control the journey. Stop wherever you like for photos or a coffee by the rice fields.
Local Expert Tour Guide – Not just someone who recites facts, but a passionate storyteller who shares real insights about culture, history, and daily life in Ninh Binh.
Handpicked Scenic Routes – From peaceful boat rides through hidden caves to panoramic mountain viewpoints, we take you to the most beautiful and uncrowded spots.
Immersive Local Experiences – Ride a bike through charming villages, chat with friendly farmers, or enjoy a home-cooked Vietnamese meal if you wish.
Stress-Free & Comfortable – Everything is arranged for you from A to Z — tickets, electric car at Bái Đính, lunch, water, bikes — so you simply relax and enjoy the journey.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Step into Vietnam’s royal past as you explore Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, the political and cultural center of the country in the 10th and 11th centuries. Surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and lush rice fields, this former capital offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Your visit includes: Walking through ancient temple grounds dedicated to King Đinh Tiên Hoàng and King Lê Đại Hành – the first emperors who united Vietnam after centuries of division. Admiring traditional wooden architecture, intricate carvings, and sacred courtyards that reflect the spiritual life of the early dynasties. Listening to fascinating stories of royal life, military strategies, and legendary battles that shaped Vietnamese history. Optional climb to a nearby viewpoint for a panoramic view of the entire complex nestled among majestic karst mountains. Hoa Lư is not just a historical site — it’s a peaceful escape where travelers can truly feel the soul of ancient Vietnam
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Discover the awe-inspiring Bái Đính Pagoda, the largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia and a symbol of Vietnam’s deep-rooted spiritual heritage. Nestled on a peaceful mountainside, this sacred site combines ancient pagodas, modern architecture, and stunning natural scenery. During your visit, you will: Walk along the longest corridor of stone Arhat statues in Asia, with hundreds of hand-carved figures lining your path. Admire the towering bronze Buddha statues, including one of the tallest in Vietnam. Explore both the old and new pagoda areas, each showcasing unique architectural styles and spiritual significance. Enjoy panoramic views of limestone mountains, lakes, and vast temple grounds from elevated viewpoints. Learn about the role of Bái Đính in Vietnamese Buddhism and national festivals. Whether you seek cultural discovery or peaceful reflection, Bái Đính Pagoda offers an unforgettable spiritual journey surrounded by majestic landscapes.
What‘s Included
Private English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip
Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant (vegetarian options available)
Entry/Admission – Tam Cốc – Bích Động or Tràng An Scenic Complex
Biking tour around the countryside village in Tam Cốc or Tràng An
All entrance fees for sightseeing as per itinerary
Free bottled mineral water in the private car
Entry/Admission & Electric Cart Ride at Bái Đính Pagoda
Entry/Admission – Mua Cave (Hang Múa Viewpoint)
Entry/Admission – Hoa Lư Ancient Capital
Pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel or accommodation by A/C Private Car or Luxury Limousine
Personal expenses such as drinks (outside of the provided water), souvenirs, or snacks
Tips / gratuities for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave
Optional Bicycle Ride: Guests may enjoy an optional cycling experience through local villages and rice fields around Trang An if time allows.
Standard Private Tour: Private full-day service with personalized attention, professional guide, comfortable transportation, included entrance fees
Duration: 11 hours: Exploring Ninh Binh’s highlights: visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, take a scenic Trang An boat trip, climb Mua Cave for panoramic views
Lunch (Vietnamese set menu): A Vietnamese set menu lunch served at a local restaurant. Vegetarian options available upon request.
Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave: Hanoi → Bai Dinh Pagoda → Trang An boat trip → Lunch → Mua Cave → Hanoi
Private Airconditioned Car/Van: Comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with a professional driver, ideal for small groups or families.
English-speaking Guide: Friendly and knowledgeable guide providing information and assistance throughout the tour.
Pickup included
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
Optional Bicycle Ride: Guests may enjoy an optional cycling trip through villages and rice fields around Tam Coc if time permits.
Standard Private Tour: Private full-day service with personalized attention, professional guide, comfortable vehicle, and included entrance fees.
Duration: 11 hours: A full-day private tour exploring the ancient capital Hoa Lu, a peaceful sampan boat ride to Tam Coc and Mua Cave view point
Lunch (Vietnamese set menu): Vietnamese set menu lunch served at a local restaurant. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave: Hanoi → Hoa Lu Ancient Capital → Tam Coc boat trip → Lunch → Mua Cave → Hanoi
Private Airconditioned Car/Van: Comfortable private vehicle with air-conditioning and professional driver, ideal for couples, families, and small groups.
English-speaking Guide: Experienced and friendly guide providing information and assistance throughout the tour.
Pickup included
Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave
Optional Bicycle Ride: Guests may take an optional bicycle ride through local villages and rice fields if time permits.
Standard Private Tour: Private full-day tour with personalized service, professional guide, comfortable vehicle, and all entrance fees included.
Duration: 11 hours: A full-day private tour to Ninh Binh exploring the historic Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An lanscape and Mua Cave viewpoint
Lunch (Vietnamese set menu): Lunch served at a local restaurant with a Vietnamese set menu. Vegetarian options available upon request.
Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave: Hanoi → Hoa Lu Ancient Capital → Trang An boat trip → Mua Cave → Lunch → Return to Hanoi
Private Airconditioned Car/Van: Comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with professional driver. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups.
English-speaking Guide: Friendly and knowledgeable guide accompanying you throughout the journey.
Pickup included
HoaLu-TamCoc-BichDong-Mua Cave
Optional Bicycle Ride: Guests may enjoy an optional bicycle ride through the scenic countryside of Tam Cốc, passing local villages and rice fields.
Standard Private Tour: Private full-day tour with a professional guide, comfortable vehicle, and all entrance fees included.
Duration: 11 hours: This full-day tour lasts approximately 11 hours, including transportation, sightseeing, and lunch.
Lunch (Vietnamese set menu): A Vietnamese set menu lunch served at a local restaurant. Vegetarian options are available upon request.
HoaLu-TamCoc-BichDong-Mua Cave: Hanoi → Hoa Lu Ancient Capital → Tam Coc boat trip → Lunch → Bich Dong Pagoda → Mua Cave → Hanoi
Private Car/Van: Air-conditioned private vehicle with a professional driver. Comfortable seats, clean interior,and full control of travel time
Bottled water: Complimentary bottled water during the trip.
Pickup included
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lucky for us Hieu was our guide!
JoanneK1524,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a truly perfect day with Hieu as our guide. We had booked the sampan boat sailing along Ngo Dong river - Hieu suggested we consider in addition a bike ride through the rice paddies .. . such an excellent suggestion. We enjoyed ' Halong bay on land' and especially since Hieu steered us away from the tourist crowds on the bike and in the sampan boats ! WOW! Also the many hilarious photos ! Hieu explained Vietnamese culture along with the history of Ninh Binh ... so interesting. THANK YOU Hieu.... you made our Ninh Binh experience so special and we will definitely tell our friends. Warm aloha Jo and Uli
Excellent tour guide!
salonpapas,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing private day tour to Ninh Binh with Hieu from Pegasus Vietnam Tours—it was truly the highlight of our honeymoon. From the start, everything was seamless. We were picked up right on time in a clean, comfortable, and luxurious private car. The entire experience was fully customizable, which we really appreciated. Hieu thoughtfully planned our itinerary around our preferences (and the heat!), making sure we enjoyed each stop at the best possible time. We visited Mua Caves, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu, and every moment felt well-paced and stress-free. Hieu is incredibly knowledgeable and speaks excellent English, which made everything easy and enjoyable. He’s also such a warm, friendly person—very easy to talk to and clearly passionate about what he does. One unexpected highlight: Hieu is an amazing photographer! He knew all the best photo spots and even made sure to get great shots of us before we climbed up and got all sweaty. We now have so many beautiful photos to remember the day. He also took us to a fantastic restaurant for lunch—delicious food and, importantly, great air conditioning after a long day of biking and exploring. Having a private tour made all the difference. The flexibility, comfort, and personalized attention were absolutely worth it. We never felt rushed and could truly enjoy each moment. We would 100% book with Hieu again and highly recommend him to anyone visiting Vietnam.
Book with Hieu!
Resort25744306021,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hieu was very friendly and accommodating to our large friend group with a range of dietary restrictions.
Engaging and Insightful tour guide
aniqd2026,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Hieu was enthusiastic and paid much attention to us during the tour, ensuring we all had a fun and safe time. Loved his insight and commentary about Vietnamese history and culture, and great personality overall.
Hieu the fantastic guide
Passenger27547673619,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hieu was a fantastic guide, super friendly and authentic he was super nice and help us along the way. He made everything super convenient and personalized for us. When our group had different dietary restrictions such as halal and vegetarian he made it so that the restaurant was able to create dishes that fits those restriction.
Ninh Binh day tour!
864halimaha,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hieu was an amazing and attentive guide. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour.
Fantastic Tour with Hieu
Mary M,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an awesome tour with Hieu, he was super kind, passionate, and Tunny! We booked a private tour that was absolutely perfect for our group. We visited the ancient capital, climbed up a mountain with fabulous views, biked through rice fields, enjoyed a delicious lunch and ended with a tranquil boat ride thru caves and admiring beautiful wildlife and scenery. It was a fabulous tour full of history and humor. I would highly recommend Pegasus Vietnam tour company for all tours in Hanoi and surrounding areas. (review also posted on tripadvisor)
Amazing tour of Ninh Binh
sandralO6781CK,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up from our hotel in Hanoi in the morning by our driver and personal guide Hieu and driven to the beautiful UNESCO site in Ninh Binh where Hieu shared with us his amazing knowledge of the history and culture of Vietnam. Always with a smile and laughter! We then travelled a bit further into the countryside where we rode bikes around the rice fields, it was so quiet and tranquil and the scenery was amazing . The small boat ride through the caves was a highlight for me. We finished the tour with an amazing lunch before travelling back to Hanoi. The itinerary can be adapted to suit you, so if something isnt to your taste he will change for you. Would 100 % choose pegasus vietnam tours again. Thank you Hieu for an amazing day !
Ninh binh
654alecl,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolute dream day trip. Hieu was a kind attentive font of knowledge. He went with whatever we wanted to do and what we didn't want to do,it was our day. The meal we had was tasty and loads of it. The driver and car was excellent. Would use pegasus tours again,brilliant.
Perfect day trip to Ninh Binh!
Anika H,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Communication was excellent from start to finish! Hieu handled everything professionally and the tour felt very private and relaxed. The transport was comfortable and clean and lunch was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend booking this tour if you wish to explore the beautiful scenery of Ninh Binh without the crowds. The bike ride through the rice fields was the highlight for our group - such a beautiful, peaceful way to see the countryside
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