Ninh Binh Private Day Tour from Hanoi – Customize Your Itinerary

Duration10h - 12h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesVietnamese, English

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Ninh Binh on a fully private, flexible day tour from Hanoi, tailored to your interests and preferred pace, with no strangers joining your group.

Choose from routes featuring Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, Bich Dong and Mua Cave, or customize your itinerary where practical. Select a private car with a driver, or upgrade to include an English-speaking guide and lunch. With a guide, learn about local history, culture and daily life while receiving personal assistance throughout the journey.

Enjoy private boat and sampan rides when included in your selected option. On selected routes, you can also enjoy cycling or an e-bike experience, a local homestay swimming pool and a private Tam Coc boat trip.

Whether traveling solo, as a couple, with family or friends, enjoy a personalized Ninh Binh experience with attentive service and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Options

Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave

Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group.
Discover Ancient Hoa Lu: Explore Vietnam’s former capital and its historic temples.
Private Trang An Boat Ride: Enjoy a private boat cruise through stunning limestone landscapes and caves, exclusively for your group.
Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with time to explore at your own pace.
Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of Ninh Binh’s countryside.
Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu meal at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available on request.
Optional Countryside Cycling: Cycle through peaceful villages and enjoy Ninh Binh’s rural scenery if you wish.
Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and a private Trang An boat ride are included. Bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
Pickup included

HoaLu-TamCoc-BichDong-Mua Cave

Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group.
Discover Ancient Hoa Lu: Explore Vietnam’s former capital and its historic temples, learning about the country’s early dynasties.
Private Tam Coc Boat Ride: Cruise through rice fields, limestone mountains, and natural caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group.
Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with a flexible schedule to suit your pace
Visit Bich Dong Pagoda: Discover this ancient pagoda nestled into limestone mountains, surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful countryside.
Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of limestone mountains, winding rivers, and the Ninh Binh countryside.
Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request.
Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages and scenic countryside, depending on your interests and available time.
Pickup included

MuaCave-E.Bike-Swimming-TamCoc

Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group.
Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of limestone mountains, winding rivers, and the Ninh Binh countryside.
Scenic E-Bike Ride: Explore peaceful villages, lush rice fields, and beautiful countryside on an electric bike.
Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with a flexible schedule to suit your pace.
Swimming Break: Cruise through rice fields, limestone mountains, and natural caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group.
Private Tam Coc Boat Ride: Cruise through rice fields, limestone mountains, and natural caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group.
Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request.
Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets to Mua Cave, e-bike rental, a private Tam Coc boat ride, and bottled water are included.
Pickup included

Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave

Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group.
Discover Bai Dinh Pagoda: Explore one of Vietnam’s largest Buddhist complexes, featuring impressive architecture and giant Buddha statues.
Private Trang An Boat Ride: Cruise through stunning limestone landscapes and caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group.
Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with a flexible schedule to suit your pace.
Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of limestone mountains, winding rivers, and the beautiful Ninh Binh countryside.
Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request.
Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages and scenic countryside, depending on your interests and available time.
Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Mua Cave, a private Trang An boat ride, and bottled water are included.
Pickup included

Private Car, Guide & Lunch

Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group.
Customize Your Itinerary: Choose your preferred attractions and explore Ninh Binh at your own pace.
Explore Ninh Binh’s Highlights: Visit famous sites such as Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Mua Cave, or Bai Dinh Pagoda.
Duration: 10 hours: Flexible 10-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy Hanoi hotel pickup and drop-off with a flexible itinerary.
Scenic Countryside Views: Discover limestone mountains, peaceful villages, and beautiful rural landscapes along the way.
Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages, lush rice fields, and beautiful countryside at your own pace.
Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request.
Please Note: Private vehicle, guide, lunch, bicycle, and bottled water are included. Entrance tickets and boat rides are not included.
Pickup included

Private Car & Driver– Flexible

Your Own Private Vehicle: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated driver exclusively for your group.
Customize Your Itinerary: Choose your preferred attractions and explore Ninh Binh at your own pace.
Discover Ninh Binh’s Highlight: Visit popular destinations such as Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Mua Cave, or Bai Dinh Pagoda.
Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy Hanoi hotel pickup and drop-off with a flexible itinerary.
Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages, lush rice fields, and beautiful countryside.
Local Food Stops: Ask your driver to stop at a local restaurant for lunch or refreshments at your own expense.
Ideal for Independent Traveler: Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and friends seeking private, flexible tours.
Please Note: An English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and boat rides are not included.Bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
Pickup included

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group.
Discover Ancient Hoa Lu: Explore Vietnam’s former capital and its historic temples.
Exclusive Tam Coc Boat Ride: Enjoy a private sampan ride with no other guests sharing your boat.
Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with time to explore at your own pace.
Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for spectacular views of Ninh Binh’s limestone mountains and countryside.
Authentic Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu meal at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available on request.
Optional Countryside Cycling: Cycle through peaceful villages and enjoy Ninh Binh’s rural scenery if you wish.
Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and a private Tam Coc boat ride are included. Bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
Pickup included

What's included

Mua Cave entrance ticket, when included in your selected itinerary
E-bike rental and countryside ride (included in the E-Biking option)
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital entrance ticket, when included in your selected itinerary
Bai Dinh Pagoda entrance fee and electric cart, when included in your selected itinerary
Trang An or Tam Coc boat trip, depending on your selected itinerary
Private transportation with a professional driver
Private English-speaking tour guide (included in selected tour options)
Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets included in your selected itinerary
Private pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel in Hanoi
Swimming at a local homestay pool (included in the Nature & Relaxation option)
Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant (included in selected tour options)
Complimentary bottled mineral water in the private vehicle
Optional traditional cycling in the Tam Coc or Trang An countryside (free of charge)

Personal expenses, including additional food, drinks and beverages
Tips and gratuities for the guide, driver and boat rower (optional but appreciated)
Any entrance fees, activities or services not included in your selected tour option
Additional activities, services or itinerary changes that incur extra costs

What to expect

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
1h · Admission ticket included

Step back in time at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the political center of Vietnam during the 10th and early 11th centuries. Surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and peaceful countryside, this historic site offers a fascinating glimpse into the country’s early dynasties.

Visit the temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, admire traditional architecture and intricate carvings, and learn about the history, rulers and events that shaped Vietnam’s early independent kingdom.

With its rich cultural heritage and scenic setting, Hoa Lu is an ideal stop for travelers interested in Vietnamese history and traditional architecture.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Discover Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple complexes and an important destination for Buddhist pilgrims in Vietnam. Set amid limestone mountains and peaceful countryside, Bai Dinh combines traditional pagodas with grand modern architecture, creating an impressive cultural and spiritual landscape.

Explore the temple grounds, admire towering bronze Buddha statues, and walk along corridors lined with hundreds of stone Arhat figures. You can also discover the older pagoda area, appreciate the intricate architectural details, and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and expansive temple complex.

Bai Dinh offers a fascinating insight into Vietnamese Buddhist traditions, religious architecture and spiritual life.
Trang An Landscape Complex
2h · Admission ticket included

Discover the spectacular beauty of Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its dramatic limestone karsts, winding waterways and natural caves. Often described as “Ha Long Bay on land,” Trang An offers one of the most scenic boat journeys in Ninh Binh.

Enjoy a traditional sampan boat ride rowed by a local boat operator, gliding along peaceful rivers and passing through natural caves, lush valleys and limestone cliffs. Along the way, you may see ancient temples nestled among the mountains and visit locations featured in the Hollywood film Kong: Skull Island.

Combining remarkable scenery, cultural heritage and a relaxing boat journey, Trang An is a highlight for travelers looking to experience the natural beauty of Ninh Binh.
Mua Caves
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Discover Hang Mua, one of Ninh Binh’s most famous viewpoints, offering panoramic views of Tam Coc’s winding river, rice fields and limestone mountains.

Your experience includes:

Climbing nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain.

Visiting viewpoints featuring the iconic stone dragon and Quan Am Goddess statues.

Exploring the small cave and scenic lotus pond at the foot of the mountain, especially beautiful during lotus season.

Taking memorable photos of Ninh Binh’s spectacular countryside.
Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

Discover Tam Coc, meaning “Three Caves,” famous for its peaceful river, lush rice fields and dramatic limestone cliffs.

Enjoy a traditional sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, where local rowers often use their feet to paddle. Pass through three natural caves — Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba — while admiring the beautiful scenery and unique rock formations.

This relaxing boat journey offers wonderful opportunities for photography and a memorable glimpse of Ninh Binh’s countryside.
Bich Dong Pagoda
45m · Admission ticket included

Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, a peaceful complex of ancient temples nestled into the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Dating back to the 15th century, the pagoda features three levels — Lower, Middle and Upper Pagodas — connected by stone steps winding through caves and lush greenery.

Explore the atmospheric cave temples and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding rice fields and limestone peaks. Bich Dong offers a beautiful blend of Vietnamese history, spiritual heritage and natural scenery.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Complimentary door-to-door pickup and drop-off are available from hotels and accommodations throughout Hanoi, including the Old Quarter.

As this is a private tour, you are free to choose your preferred departure time based on your schedule and interests. Start early if you would like to avoid heavier traffic, midday heat, and larger crowds, or choose a later departure if you prefer a relaxed morning with time for breakfast and rest.

Please provide your hotel name, address, and WhatsApp number when booking. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp to reconfirm the pickup location and departure time before the tour.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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