Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi

Duration10h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Just 68 miles (110 km) and 2.5 hours driving from Hanoi center, you will have a chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes in one of the most storied provinces in the north of Vietnam. Many backpackers choose Ninh Binh as a stop-over for their trip through Vietnam.
Stop in Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, and explore the historic city on a guided tour, admiring its ancient Le and Dinh dynasty temples.

- Tam Coc, where you are welcomed with a delicious buffet lunch of typical Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, set sail along the Ngo Dong River and cruise through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc, with its jagged karst cliffs, lush rice paddies, and atmospheric caves, often called the 'Ha Long Bay of the interior.' and visit the Mua Cave on Dragon Mountain.
This products with plenty itineraries for your choice:

Options

Private Tour with Mua Cave

Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders...
Duration: 12 hours
DELICIOUS SET MENU LUNCH: Having delicious set menu Lunch (in Vietnamese style) in local restaurant
Flexible itinerary: Visiting King Dinh & Le Temple
Hiking to Mua Cave
Boating to Tam Coc
Biking around country side
PRIVATE TRANSFER: New, modern and comfortable car/mini bus
Pick up: in Hanoi Center at those districts: Hoan Kiem/Hai Ba Trung/Ba Dinh/Cau Giay/Hoang Mai
Pickup included

BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN

No Mua Cave: This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism
Duration: 1 day
Great Lunch: Buffet or set menu lunch in Vietnamese style
New itinerary: visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN BOAT TOUR (No mua Cave)
Comfortable shuttle bus
NOT INCLUDED: Electric car service in Bai Dinh (150,000VND/adult/2ways). Please buy this ticket yourself
Pickup included

BAI DINH -TRANGAN (Deluxe)

Deluxe bus - small group: Join-in Group tour, This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism.
Duration: 1 day
Delicious Lunch: Buffet or set menu in Vietnamese style at local restaurant
ITNERARY 5: Visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR
New and modern bus
NOT INCLUDED: electric car service in Bai Dinh (cost 150,000VND/adult/2ways), extra for Mua Cave (150,000 VND)
Pickup included

HOALU-TAMCOC-MUA CAVE-(deluxe)

Deluxe bus - small group : SMALL Join-in Group max 18 passengers. It's suitable for couple, family with children or the elders.... Buffet Lunch
Duration: 11 hours
Buffet Lunch
MUA CAVE- TAM COC- HOA LU: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU + BIKING

HOALU-TAMCOC(normal)

Join-in Group: Economy option tour
Duration: 1 day
Delicious Lunch: (set menu or buffet) at Local Restaurant
HOA LU - TAM COC: visiting HOA LU Ancient Capital with King Dinh & Le Temple, BOATING at TAM COC
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

Private - Customize Tour

Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders... Customize tours.
Duration: 1 day
Great set menu lunch: Vietnamese cuisines, vegi meals...
You can choose any of 3 points: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Pagoda
PRIVATE TRANSFER: Private car/ mini van/ mini bus which depends on the number of passenger you book
Pickup included

HOALU-TAMCOC-MUACAVE (normal)

Join-in group tour: Join-in, Economy option with many activities.
Duration: 1 day
Delicious Lunch: at local restaurant
HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU + BIKING
Shuttle bus
Pickup included

What's included

Admission tour included mentioned at option tour you choose
Transported by model AC bus
Detail itinerary mentioned in the selected option
Boat trip
Lunch (with local food - Vietnamese cuisines)
0.5l Bottled water on bus per person per day
English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up & drop off in the Old Quarter area

Drinks, Gratuities, What not mentioned clearly
100.000vnd/2 ways Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda (if you choose tour option 5 and 6)
Surcharge 8 US$/per on Christmas, New Year, Tet holidays ( February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026)

What to expect

Hanoi Opera House
Pass by

Driver and Tour guide pick you up at hotels (in Old Quarter of Hanoi) then pass by Hanoi Opera House (last pick up point) before heading to the south of Hanoi to Ninh Binh Province.

Stop at middle way for short break (15 minutes)
Ninh Binh
8h

There are 6 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Depending to the tour grade you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions with the following itineraries:
1- ITINERARY 1 - CLASSIC: HOA LU + TAM COC
2- ITINERARY 2: HOA LU – MUA CAVE – TAM COC.
3- ITINERARY 3: MUA CAVE + TAMCOC + BICH DONG PAGODA
4 – ITNERARY 5: BAI DINH PAGODA – MUA CAVE – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR.
5 - ITNERARY 6: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR
7 - Private - Customize Tour

Note: After pick up in Old Quarter area (or the meeting point), the Bus will head to south of Hanoi (short break in middle way for 15 minutes)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you are staying outside of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, please go to our office at 7:10 am to join the tour

End point

If you are staying outside of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, please go to our office at 7:10 am to join the tour

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off offerred if your hotels located in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

Please provide your hotel address (exactly pick up time will be confirmed after we received your booking & hotels' address)

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are 5 attraction: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Depending to the tour option you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions mentioned at What to expect. Please see description at each tour option
Itinerary can change due to the weather condition
Sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended
We recommended bringing a hat, umbrella, raincoat, sunglasses

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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