Private Tour
Private Ninh Binh: Mua Cave – Hoa Lu – Trang An – Cycling Tam Coc
Overview
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What Makes This Tour Special
This private Ninh Binh day tour lets you experience all the highlights in one unforgettable journey. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, take a scenic boat ride through the caves of Trang An or Tam Coc, climb to the top of Hang Mua for breathtaking views, and cycle through peaceful rice fields and villages. With a private guide, comfortable car, and flexible schedule, you’ll enjoy Ninh Binh’s best sights at your own pace — combining adventure, culture, and stunning nature in a single day.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
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 Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
King Dinh and King Le Temples Located in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, these temples honor King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh — the first emperors who united and built Vietnam in the 10th century. Surrounded by limestone mountains and peaceful villages, the temples feature traditional architecture, stone carvings, and a tranquil atmosphere reflecting Vietnam’s rich history.
Mua Caves
Hang Mua (Mua Cave) Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Hang Mua for one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Ninh Binh. From the dragon-shaped peak, admire the stunning landscape of Tam Coc’s river, rice fields, and limestone mountains. A perfect spot for photos and a must-visit for adventure and nature lovers.
What‘s Included
Drinking Water Included Complimentary bottled water is provided during the tour.
Lunch with Drink Included Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, featuring traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients. The meal includes one complimentary drink of your choice.
All Entrance Fees Included All tickets and entrance fees are included in the tour price — no hidden costs.
Private Car from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Enjoy a comfortable and flexible private transfer with a professional driver. Door-to-door service between Hanoi and Ninh Binh.
Gratuities for the guide and driver are not included in the tour price.
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Ninh Binh Private Tour Mua Cave, Hoa Lu, Trang An
Duration: 10 hours
Set menu Lunch
A private Car
“Minimum booking of 2 people.”
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trips making memories.Alex is very knowledgeable and passionate about his country.
phoebe1315,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was absolutely fantastic! Looked after us very well and made sure we were safe. We did two trips with him, the Jeep tour and a full day at ninh binh. The food was lovely and the driver was very safe. Would highly recommend.
Amazing experience
Craig R,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Flora was good and knowledgeable with good English. We set off out of Hanoi to Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour. Well we don’t know where to start. First stop was a craft place for a coffee - service fast and crafts people very clever. Second stop Mua Caves and a massive 400 steps up and a mountain (and they weren’t an easy climb let me tell you - but worth the breathless and pain - views were amazing - however then the painful climb down too!!! Third stop was Bai Dinh for the temples, lunch and a pushbike ride - found a cemetery that i wanted a picture of as they are all along the highway for each village - by chance I also found some water buffalo in the cemetery as well. Lunch was a 8 or 9 course meal with a Hanoi Beer - all were amazing. We then mounted our bikes - mine had the wobbles big time but never fell off. PThe ride was pleasant and flat and scenic - but then we had to ride through the town with cars / buses/bikes and pedestrians - challenging to say the least but we all made it back safely. Next stop was the UNESCO site - Trang An where we boarded our little boat - stunningly beautiful and peaceful and majestic - saw some very large hills, birds and ducks and koi, visited some temples, met a lovely French brother and sister. We rowed through beautiful clean clear waters through caves. We never fell out once even boarding and disembarking!!! After this very longggggg day ($90 each with food and entry fees and tour guide - bloody great deal) we stayed the journey back to Hanoi. Flora was really good and explained heaps and a very good history lesson. He was always checking we were safe and OK - thank you Flora and apologies we can’t remember the drivers name.
Your friendly family tour guide
309ganeshs,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was very friendly, Guided very well and able to cover all the places as per schedule. I strongly recommend as he speaks good English able to explain the places clearly
We loved the tour. Would definitely recommend
Modihouse,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Very good guide Would definitely recommend to all looking for tours in hanoi . Very helpful too...
Private tour
Justin Cao,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined a private tour to Ninh Binh that included Tràng An boat caves, Mua Cave viewpoint, and a countryside cycling trip, and it was an amazing experience. The day started with a beautiful rowboat trip in Tràng An, where we passed through limestone caves, peaceful rivers, and stunning karst mountains. The scenery was quiet, clean, and much less crowded than expected. We continued with a bike ride through the local villages, rice fields, and small paths. It was relaxing and a great way to see how people live in the countryside. At Mua Cave, the climb to the top was a bit tiring, but the panoramic view over Ninh Binh was absolutely worth it. Because it was a private tour, the schedule was flexible, the guide was very attentive, and we could stop for photos or rest anytime. The guide Tom spoke excellent English and explained a lot about local culture, history, and daily life. Overall, this private tour was comfortable, scenic, and very well organised. A perfect one-day escape from Hanoi — highly recommended.
Private Ninh Binh Tour
Scenic823779,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Trang An’s boat ride was peaceful and stunning, with beautiful caves and limestone mountains. Hang Mua was the highlight — the hike was a bit challenging but the panoramic view from the top was absolutely worth it. Cycling through Tam Coc’s countryside was relaxing and scenic, passing rice fields, rivers, and local villages. Overall, a perfect mix of nature, adventure, and culture. Highly recommended!
Ninh Binh Private Tour
Caro M,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful private tour in Ninh Binh. Our guide, Alex, was excellent—knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and beauty of the area. He made the whole day smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. The driver was also very professional and safe, which made the journey comfortable from start to finish. Highly recommend Alex and his company. They truly care about giving guests a great experience.
Fantastic Ninh Binh Experience
CaroYantai,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful private tour in Ninh Binh. Our guide, Alex, was excellent—knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and beauty of the area. He made the whole day smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. The driver was also very professional and safe, which made the journey comfortable from start to finish. Highly recommend Alex and his company. They truly care about giving guests a great experience.
Amazing nihn binh tour
wmiao0429,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was truly one of the best experiences in Vietnam. Alex was an amazing guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. I highly recommend the Nihn binh tour to anyone who travels to Hanoi
Fantastic day
khoih69,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great day exploring Ninh Binh. The scenery was stunning, especially the limestone mountains and peaceful rice fields. The boat trip in Trang An was relaxing and beautiful. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and organized everything smoothly. Overall, it was a memorable and enjoyable tour—definitely worth visiting.
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