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 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.
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
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
Cycling around Tam coc
Cycling
Comfortable
Duration: 2 hours
bicycle, Bike, moutain bike
Pickup included
Reviews
4,129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
All the highlights of Ninh Binh in one day!
Amy C,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day in Ninh Binh. So much to see and absolutely beautiful place. Long day but well worth the trip! Great communication by tour guide -Baki- he confirmed pick up time the day before via whatsapp. He was a great tour guide- friendly and helpful throughout the day. Highly recommend for those who are limited in time but want to see all the highlights of Ninh Binh in one day.
Fun packed day in Ninh Binh (with small Vespa tour)
E7438RIhannahs,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a day trip to Ninh Binh with a Vespa Tour. There were 8 of us in total and Q was our guide. He was super fun, knowledgeable and really made the day memorable. We'd highly recommend doing a tour with him. Going early was definitely worth it as we got to beat a lot or the crowds.
Amazing trip to Nihn Binh
helled2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on a trip with Híu as our guide and had a wonderful experience. He shared a lot of valuable information about Vietnam’s history and have a lot of fun stories. I give him my highest recommendation.
Our tour-guide Híu was awesome!
mariejD7946ZJ,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip to Ninh Binh with Híu as our tour-guide. He was super informative and overall good energy who made the experience great. I very much enjoyed it.
Awesome Ninh Binh!
Tamer K,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely trip in Ninh Binh and had chance to discover amazing places! Our tour guide Hiu was super helpful, well-informed and funny local tour guide!
Must see while in NB
RadP 12,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with our tour guide Hiu. It was informative and well organized. Highly recommend if you wish to explore Ninh Binh and surroundings.
Hiu was an exceptional guide! Great trip
Jalaa A,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The organization and planning and communication was great. Loved our guide, Hui was exceptionally great and informative about the history and present. He was also honest and gave his real life experiences not just textbook - really appreciated him.
Great attitude warm
Faris6538143,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiu was incredible so helpful and just perfect everything was so smooth and easy and informative. We went and did many things that are so beautiful
Day well spent !
Nico S,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiu was a great guide. Explained to our group the history of Ninh Binh and took the time to answer any questions. The Vespa ride and scenery during the boat ride we're highlights. Great ljnch as well. A day well spent !
Wonderful experince
287shannank,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! Our tour guide Q was very knowledgeable and funny and he taught us a lot about the area! The tour was very well organised with enough time to enjoy each of the activities and food. Each of the activities were well planned and Q explained the history of cultural significance about each of them well. The food was also really lovely and the vegetarian selection was great! It was also my birthday and Q went above and beyond to make it a special experience! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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