Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line
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Discover the authentic charm of northern Vietnam with our luxury & Small Group Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi. This immersive day trip blends food, adventure, culture, and breathtaking nature, allowing you to explore the highlights & hidden gems of the UNESCO-listed Ninh Binh region, often called “Ha Long Bay on Land.”
What sets our tour apart?
✅ Early departure – avoid crowds & traffic
✅ Small group for a personalized experience
✅ Combination of boat, bike/scooter & hike in one day
✅ Local insights from friendly, English-speaking guides
✅ Luxury comfort with authentic local touches
✅ Experience the best Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi — where every moment combines natural beauty, culture, and unforgettable adventure.
● 18:00 – 18:30, you are back in Hanoi, You got time for a night planned in Hanoi.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Visiting Bich Dong Pagoda , a beautiful old temple nestled of the mountains
Authentic Countryside Vietnamese home food experiences at the riverside restaurant
Visiting Coi Khe Village and experiencing local daily lives and cultural exchanges
1.5 Hour Boat ride in Tam Coc or Trang An depending on the season of the year.
2 Hour Countryside Cycling or Scooter riding ( we provide Scooter driver, you are pillion passenger)
30 minutes - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital visit
Round trip stransfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh ( Pick-up & drop-off from your hotels in the Old Quarter
Vistiting Thai Vi & Ben Thanh rice fields and valleys
Climbing 500 steps up to Mua Cave for spectacular panoramic review of mountain, river & villages
Professional English speaking tour guide through out the trip
Tip & gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Old Quarter
6:30 - 6:45 AM, you get picked up from your hotel or meeting point. Waking up early for this tour will ensure that you have the best day ever for three reasons. ● We can avoid the heavy traffic in Hanoi. Navigating through the busy city center can be time-consuming during rush hour. However, if we depart at 6:30 AM - 6:45 AM, we can bypass this congestion and reach Ninh Binh in just 20 minutes, saving us precious time. ● Being early birds allows us to beat the crowds at the tourist sites. We can enjoy the attractions without encountering many people or waiting in long queues. This way, we can maximize our time and fully immerse ourselves in the experience. ● Starting our morning hike up to Mua cave early helps us beat the heat of the day. We can enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the area while feeling refreshed and energized. "Early to bed, early to rise," let us assist you in having a fantastic day by waking up early and experiencing the best that this tour has to offer.
Mua Caves
After a 2-hour car journey from Hanoi, it's time for us to engage in some physical activity by ascending the magnificent natural Great Wall of Mua mountain, as well as exploring the Mua cave. This location offers the most optimal spot to admire the breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding area. Additionally, embarking on an early hike would allow us to avoid the oppressive heat and the large crowds that gather later in the day. As the day progresses, the heat intensifies and the site becomes heavily thronged by hundreds of thousands of tourists, all due to its viral fame. If you don’t like the touristy hike, alternatively, we have a 300-step, rugged hidden gem hike at the holy and secret mountain where you could feel the serenity of nature and breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, forest, and surrounding villages.
Options
Cycling around Tam coc
Cycling
Comfortable
Duration: 2 hours
bicycle, Bike, moutain bike
Pickup included
Scooter Ride around Tam Coc
Vespa/ Scooter/ Motorbike
Small Group with Scooter
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch at local family
Vespa, Motorbike or Scooter
Pickup included
Reviews
3,869 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
beautiful sights in ninh binh, highly recommend
Safari13394453178,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tourguide Baki made sure, we had a great time on this trip with his funny but also informative style. The tour was well organized and yes. some places you visit get pretty crowded so it's good to get up early. Thanks to Mr. Ang for driving us from and back to Hanoi.
Nice trip to discover the city
Guillaume R,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend to do this trip. Our tour guide Baki was really nice. ///////////////////////////////////////////////
A fantastic experience
81Frances23,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous tour. Well-organised, great pace and Chris was super. Our family learnt lots and saw some amazing sights without having to scramble the queues thanks to the early departure. Well worth the money and the time! A highlight of our trip.
Fab tour, deffo recommend!
isabelgracej,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the tour, it was super insightful, well paced and overall a great experience. Our tour guide Chris was very friendly and knowledgeable, he was able to answer all of our questions and then some! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Ninh Binh!!
Great tour of a beautiful city part of Vietnam
sarahgK208ZK,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of Ninh Binh Beautiful place for a family visit, truly breath taking. Chris was great guide and facilitated all of the trip very well.
The magical and otherworldly Ninh Binh!
844riac,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING experience with Hiu as our tour guide. Started the day off early to beat the traffic and we would always miss the huge rush of other groups at each location. SO SMART!! Well worth the 6am wake up Hiu is very personable and funny, he has a wealth of knowledge but also loves to make us laugh. He made everything so enjoyable and has superb English! And the itinerary was perfect - start with the hike, boat ride and then chill behind a Vespa to see the magical Ninh Binh. The food was phenomenal - everything felt otherworldly and I am SUPER HAPPY with this tour. Best thing I have ever done!!! Thank you Hiu and the team for everything
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257chazd,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic day out, a little exercise, a little sitting down, great bike ride and fab lunch. Hiu had great sense of humour, made the day, very informative
Hiu is the king of Ninh Binh
tomaZ868SZ,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiu is better than Hugh Jackman. He is charming, knowledgeable and đẹp trai. Leaving early meant we beat the crowds and got to experience the many wonder of Ninh Binh without too many crowds. His insight into the area and the culture was deeply interesting and I highly highly recommend! 11/10! (Ps with the vesper, get a driver so you can sit back, take in the views and get some amazing pics along the way)
10/10 day!
65victoriat,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must! Hiu made our day so special, he was so knowledgeable and made the day smooth, Learned so much and experienced so many beautiful things in the area.
Hiu is the best tour guide!!!
KillaWillaDaThrilla,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best time with our amazing tour guide, Hiu! Super knowledgeable, super friendly. He made the tour truly special.
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