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
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
4,076 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun trip and perfect guide
harishb899,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Baki was an excellent guide and had the positive energy all through the day. He connected with individual people and made sure the trip overall was a pleasant experience for all. The trip itself was fun and planned with enough time to rest
The best trip
dianamW6711TJ,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amaizing experience, we got an amazing experience with Baki, his energy, Knowledge, charisma, made Our tour was invaluable. He loves that we take photos and he is very patient for it 📸📸💓 Definitely, I recommend taking this tour, it's worth it.
Trip to Ninh Binh
552deeptis,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour experience. The guide, Chris was excellent, with deep knowledge of the place and a very engaging way of explaining everything. His patience, professionalism, and friendly nature made the tour both informative and enjoyable. He made sure that all of us were taken care of. Despite our dietary restrictions, he took special care to ensure that suitable food was arranged for us, which we truly appreciated. Highly recommended.
Fruitful day trip.
Travel18225830816,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guy Chris did a great job. Starting from pick up at the right time at the right place. After that we started our trip right away, hiking, sailing and riding all in one day, very fruitful tour.
Nice visit
DayTrip60497272758,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Chris, for an incredible day! You didn't just show us the sights; you made us feel welcomed and connected to lingping. Your energy is contagious. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a tour!!
Amazing ninh binh experience with Chris
596nikhils,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience visiting Ninh binh! The day trip was very well organized, our guide Chris was very engaging and took great care of us and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience
Ninh Binh tour with jeep ride and boat experience.
GlobeTrotting823701,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the ninh binh tour from hanoi small group jeep vespa boat tour. The itinerary was well planned. Tim, our tour guide was friendly and professional and took good care of us for the entire trip. Lunch was great too. The jeep ride offers something different from the other tours. Would recommend friends for this tour if visiting Ninh Binh.
A Must Do!
Dayna N,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a must do when you are visiting Ha Noi. We had so much fun. The scenery was so beautiful. We enjoyed our hike up the mountain, our boat and motorcycle rides, and seeing the caves. Our tour guide, Q, was very nice, friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour!
Amazing tour in Ninh Binh lead by Hiu
paraleed2021,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My tour guide was Hiu and he was really friendly and helpful. He knew the best spots to take pictures. He never rushed us, and let us go at our own pace for most of the tour. Activities were all so fun and immersive. Our group was only 7 people so it was more efficient when doing activities and we all got to know each other! If you are adventurous and want a more action packed tour, I would recommend this tour!
Amazing time
527caydenh,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience with our guide Hiu. There were beautiful views on the boat ride and bike ride. The food was very good and overall I can't think of anything to complain about.
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