Small Group Ninh Binh Tour From Hanoi With Jeep or Scooter Rides
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Our Full Day Small Group Hanoi to Ninh Binh Tour offers a comprehensive experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural wonders, rich history, vibrant culture, delicious food of the Ninh Binh region – considered the most picturesque countryside in Vietnam, listed by UNESCO as natural & cultural heritage sites. Prepare to be captivated by the spectacular scenery, featuring dramatic mountain landscapes, serene rivers, and towering limestone karst formations. Explore charming, peaceful villages. Interact with friendly locals, and witness the colorful paddy fields and diverse livestocks and wildlife. This tour provides a well-rounded opportunity to deeply connect with the beauty and essence of this remarkable destination.
● 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
Round trip stransfer Hanoi - Ninh Binh, 2 hour Jeep or Vespa , 2 hour boat ride, 1 hour hike
All Fees and Taxes
English speaking guide
Lunch at local family with authentic Vietnamese food
Sightseeing tickets
Lunch at the local family
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
Ninh Binh Jeep Tours
Jeep, Boat, Hike & Daily Life
Small Group
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch at local family
Vietnam Army Legend Jeep
Pickup included
Ninh Binh Vespa Tours
Small Group
Duration: 12 hours
Lunch at local family
Vespa & Scooter
Pickup included
Reviews
3,641 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable day!
Ann P,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a day of adventure and wonder! We did so many things and experienced so much! We saw temples and pagodas, learned about the history of Vietnam, hiked to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, took a boat tour rowed by a local man with his feet through the caves and amidst the cliffs, had a spectacular lunch, then toured the local rice paddies and back streets and cemeteries in an old army jeep! Lewis answered questions all day, shared his life and his country and was an excellent guide with excellent English- I 100% recommend!
Amazing countryside private tour
william k,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our experience made possible by our guide, Louis, was nothing short of exceptional. Louis messaged us the evening prior to our tour to confirm pick up details. Once on board our comfy limousine style bus, he greeted us kindly, introduced himself and gave our whole tour a run down of our activities for the day. This included a bathroom and food break in the morning, pagoda, hiking up to relics on top of limestone formations, a delicious lunch, scooter ride through countryside and ride fields and finally a private boat ride down the valley. Everything was unbelievable. We set off earlier in the day to beat the head (although it didn’t feel like much difference when climbing the mountain in the heat). The hike was challenging in the heat however Louis gave us all confidence to take our time and climb at our own pace. Or, if you could not complete the climb he kindly told us we could wait at the bottom. However all our group of 6 made it up the mountain. The lunch was authentic and wholesome. Served by the river in a nice restaurant. We didn’t realise but there is a pool at the restaurant where you can cool off. Especially helpful after the mountain hike, so bring spare clothes. (You can rent a towel for 20K Dong). We did the Vespa/jeep tour next. Unfortunately we did not get to drive the Vespa ourselves, as there had been to many accidents with tourists crashing. This was little disappointing at first. However, it was soon forgotten as being on the back of the Vespa allowed us to truely capture the iconic scenery surrounding us, it was beautiful. The private boat ride through the valley and under the cave systems was stunning. As the sailors are all part time workers tips or buying their products is mandatory so bring cash. They don’t require much but for the work they do a gratitude is well deserved for them. The whole tour lasted about 11hrs with transit to and from Hanoi. I would highly recommend booking this tour especially if you get Louis as your guide. His knowledge, mannerisms and kindness made the trip well worth it. I would highly recommend it was such an amazing experience.
Just incredible! 🤩
Fares A,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00How do i start? The tour was amazing! Our tour guide was Dustin Vu he was incredibly nice and helpful and full off information, the weather was sunny and warm, but I come from a place that see this whether as chilly 🤣 overall I recommend this tour for everyone! It may be more expensive than the other tours, but trust i have been with other tours this one was amazing! And we didn’t pay anything at all!
Good value for money + tour guide
Amanda C,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chris was an amazing tour guide :) witty, informative, and made the whole experience very enjoyable.
First time in hanoi
nic p,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tim, exceptional ! He displayed his full commitment to show us around despite it rained. He has full of energy and enthusiasm .
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