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
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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
4,245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, happy, epic times!
130rebecap,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour. It was really professionally led by Q. He has really good English, is friendly and a great sense of humour which added to the experience. The scenery itself was breathtaking. We started with a walk up the mountain so we could see the land, then we went on a scooter to visit the Temples and ride around what we could see from the mountain which was fun. Then we went on the boat ride and that was epic. Taking in the scenery from a traditionally rowed boat was awe inspiring. Lunch was really tasty too. It was an epic tour.
Ninh Bin Day Tour
Anita F,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005/5. Louis was an amazing guide. Friendly,funny & very knowledgeable. My daughter & I had so much fun. The lunch was fantastic. All activities & tours great. Well worth the price. Highly recommended.
An amazing activity
Explorer25594931252,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Q was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed the activity. Q actually walked with me half way up the 500 steps.
Hanoi Back street tour was a phenomenal tour.
Companion10042176492,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best experience Q was amazing. Everything that is mentioned was taken care of and you get you get 5 star treatment. This is definitely a must trip tour. Thank you Q for an awesome and very informative day.
Fun day at Ninh Binh
serenacV4269NN,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had wonderful time at Ninh Binh thanks to Q, our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and funny guys. The activities were amazing. We were able to see the mountain, the river and the landscape all in one day.
Ninh Binh tour
Mike B,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour from start to finish. Our guide was Q. The river boats and scooter tour was good. Would recommend. Ninh Binh is a very nice area to visit.
A must-do in Ninh Binh
Inspire45410398155,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable day in Ninh Binh. It rained all day, but it honestly didn’t matter — we still had such a fun and memorable experience. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and truly felt like hidden gems. The food on the tour was incredibly delicious, and everything was so well organized. Our guide, Hiu, was fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and made the rainy day feel special. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting, no matter the weather.
Hiu is Awesome
Safari10462377288,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I did a full day tour to Ninh Binh with Hiu and we had a blast, even though it rained the whole time. Ninh Binh is truly so beautiful but what made our tour was Hiu’s awesome and fun personality. I’m 1000% going to do this tour again because we had so much fun!!!
Ninh Binh!
ryangX8086NP,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Hiu is full of energy and knowledge about the history of Vietnam! Excellent tour guide and experience. Thanks again for the fun and educational tour Hiu!
Incredible Q!
chacharmie,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible day in Ninh Binh! Haha was our driver and Q was our tour guide, they were amazing! Q was an incredible guide. He was very organized, punctual, and very funny. We truly enjoyed our time in Ninh Binh despite the weather. The rain made it more beautiful and a very unique experience.
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