From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Tour Highlights - Transfer & Buffet Lunch

4.9 (263 reviews) Hanoi, Vietnam
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Duration11h - 12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesVietnamese, English
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

1. You will be picked up and dropped off inside Hanoi Old Quarter by shuttle bus (Except some banning street), You will stop during the way at the Cafe & Shopping Mall for 25 minutes to refresh, drink coffee/have breakfast or shop if you want then go to visit Hoa lu/Bai Dinh...
2. English speaking guide will escort you during the trip.
3. You will visit Hoa Lu ancient citadel dating back to 1,000 years (if option selected)
4. Visiting Bai Dinh pagoda -biggest one in Indochina with massive statues (if option selected)
4. Enjoying a nice boat trip on river with spectacular limestone mountains (if option selected)
5. Trekking up to Hang Mua (Dragon mountain) where you can see the whole Tam Coc valley with rice field and river (if option selected)
6. Enjoying a buffet lunch with a lot of options of local food

Options

Bai Dinh- Trang An

Duration: 12 hours: Experience full day trip with pick up from Hanoi- Ninh Binh 2,5 hours by bus (Short break during the way 10 minutes)
Buffet Lunch With Many Option: We served buffet lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese Cuisines (Vegetarian food is available)
Bai Dinh- Trang An: -Bai Dinh pagoda (1 Hour)
-Trang An Boating Trip (2 hours)

Standard AC Bus with 33 seats
Pickup included

Hoa Lu- Trang An- Hang Mua

Duration: 12 hours: Experience full day trip with pick up from Hanoi- Ninh Binh 2,5 hours by bus (Short break during the way 10 minutes)
Buffet Lunch With Many Option: We served buffet lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese Cuisines (Vegetarian food is available)
Hoa Lu- Trang An- Hang Mua: -Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (45 mins)
-Cycling (25 mins)
-Trang An Boating Trip (2 hours)
-Mua cave with 500 steps for (1 hour)
Standard AC Bus with 33 seats
Pickup included

Bai Dinh- Trang An- Mua Cave

Duration: 12 hours: Experience full day trip with pick up from Hanoi- Ninh Binh 2,5 hours by bus (Short break during the way 10 minutes)
Buffet Lunch With Many Option: We served buffet lunch at restaurant with Vietnamese Cuisines (Vegetarian food is available)
Bai Dinh- Trang An- Hang Mua: -Bai Dinh Pagoda (1 Hour)
-Trang An Boating Trip (2 Hours)
-Mua cave with 500 steps for (1 Hour)
Standard AC Bus with 33 seats
Pickup included

What's included

  • English speaking guide with tour guide license
  • Buffet decent lunch with Vietnamese cuisines
  • Pick-up from hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter (Except banning streets)
  • Round trip transfer with AC bus/coach with complimentary water
  • Government Tax 8%
  • All entrance tickets (Depend on option you choose)
  • Beverages, travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Surcharge for Holidays 300.000vnd/person (April 30, May 1, September 1+ 2 +3, December 31, Jan 1)
  • Optional upgrade to Limousine Bus with smaller group (17 person) with extra 5.9usd /1 person

What to expect

  1. Ninh Binh
    3h
    From 7:00 - 7:45 am: You are picked up at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter (please be ready during this time, the bus needs to go from this hotel to another so time should be flexible). Depart for Ninh Binh with 3 hours on highway with 1-2 comfort break
  2. Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Hoa Lu Ancient citadel in 11th Century ( The first capital of Viet Nam) with King Dinh Temple and ruins from the Citadel
    Or you can choose Bai Dinh pagoda (biggest one in Indochina) if option selected
  3. Trang An Grottoes
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Trang An Or Tam Coc (if option selected) with 2 hours boating trip rowed by a local
    - a World's heritage site. Through water caves and historic sites along river bank.
  4. Mua Caves
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore Mua cave, little water fall, trek up to Ngoa Long mountain with 500 steps to have a million US Dollar view down Tam Coc valley
  5. Hanoi
    3h
    Finish Mua Cave mountain, departing on the bus back to Hanoi 3 hours via Highway
    19:00- 19:30: Drop off at your hotel / meeting point

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem

End point

If customers stay outside Hanoi center or don't require pick up, please come to 20 Hang Muoi street, Hoan Kiem

Pickup details

From July 2026, large buses (16+ seats) are restricted from Hanoi Old Quarter during 6–9 AM & 4–7:30 PM. Exact pick-up details will be sent via email/WhatsApp before your tour.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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