Tours/Hanoi/Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

5.0(8,676)Hanoi1 hour
VIATOR4.9(484)TRIPADVISOR5.0(8,192)

Description

Full day tour from Hanoi with highlight destinations in Ninh Binh. Visit the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries and climb up 500 steps to Lying Dragon mountain to enjoy the breathtaking mountainous view. Enjoy a boat trip on the Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc, through majestic caves. After that, cycle to Bich dong pagoda, spend 20 minutes to discover the ancient Pagoda, was built in 1428. Enjoy the trip with our professional English Speaking tour guide. Have a excellent lunch and small group maximum 9 people on a limousine car. Enjoy fair-well drink before finishing the trip in Tam Coc or Hanoi.

Tour Options

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi
  • Hoa lu- Lying Dragon Mountain: Tam coc boat- Cycling High Quality Duration: 11 hours Authentic Set menu Lunch Limousine Van Pickup included

Itinerary

360 min

7.00 – 07:15: Pick up guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter 09:15: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital, Visit Dinh King temple 10:30: Visit Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic river and mountains view by climb 500 steps up tp Lying Dragon Mountain 12:00: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at local Bungalow 13:15: Enjoy a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- Frist cave, Hang Hai – the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave. 15:00: Cycle through the rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda 15:30: Visit the ancient pagoda- Bich Dong was built in 1428. Then Cyling through villages back to the parking area. 16:00: Leave Tam Coc for Hanoi after having a fair-well drink 18:30: The tour is ended in Hanoi

Admission included45 min

Visit the first ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th and 11th century. You will hang out about 45 minutes to see Dinh King temple at the mountainous area

Admission included60 min

-Hiking 500 steps to the top of the mountain to enjoy the breaktaking views of river, mountain and Ninh Binh City - Visit dry Cave - Visit lotus farm with colorful flowers with amazing photos in the lotus season in the summer

Admission included105 min

Have a sampan boat trip on Ngo Dong River to pass three emeral water caves, among limestone mountains and rice field by local rowers.

Admission included60 min

Visit an ancient pagoda, was built in 1428 in the village. Climb 200 steps to see three parts of pagoda: the lower pagoda at the foot of mountain, the middle pagoda at the half of mountain and the top pagoda on the top of mountain.

Highlights

All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
Use a conical hat, cold waters bottles and wet towel in hot weather
Good air-conditioned limousine Van, Picking up and dropping off from Hanoi Old Quarter
Use bike (Can't cycle, you can use the Van instead or pay extra $9/200k for a mortorbike and driver)
Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
Authentic Set menu lunch at the homestay, next to the river

What's included

Included
All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
Use a conical hat, cold waters bottles and wet towel in hot weather
Good air-conditioned limousine Van, Picking up and dropping off from Hanoi Old Quarter
Use bike (Can't cycle, you can use the Van instead or pay extra $9/200k for a mortorbike and driver)
Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
Authentic Set menu lunch at the homestay, next to the river
Not included
Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
Tip to the boat rower
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Private transportation

Pickup Locations & Times

07:00- 07:15: Pick Guests up in guests' Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter 07:15: Picking up at the meeeting point, Mercure La Gare Hotel, 94 Ly Thuong Kiet str

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(8,676)

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TravellingDamian
June 24, 2026
Spot on day at Ninh Binh

The trip was spot on. Stephen was a terrific guide informing us of all the locations with relevant stories.

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A842PJnicoleb
June 23, 2026
Ninh Binh day tour

Phong was an excellent guide! This tour included so many different activities and it was a great way to experience Ninh Binh! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Vietnam!

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Gretta H
June 23, 2026
Excellent day trip with Phong and Lucky!!

We truly liked our day trip today with both lucky our driver and Phong our tour guide. Phong was very energetic, very knowledgeable about the places we visited, and a fun person to talk with! He made this experience worth while and all of the activities we did today was great. Definitely make sure to have a good breakfast before this trip and have a lot of water with you for the steps! I would definitely recommend this and especially having Phong as your tour guide!

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NG A
June 23, 2026
A must see if you're in Hanoi

Exploring Ninh Binh with Phong as your guide and Lucky as your driver ensures a seamless, informative, and safe adventure through Vietnam's "Ha Long Bay on land". Phong's expertise brings local history and culture to life, while Lucky’s reliable driving provides a stress-free journey between the region's stunning landscapes.

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elbeleninr
June 22, 2026
The best guide.

My partner Marion and I would like to thank our guide Jerry for the wonderful experience in Hanoi Vietnam. She showed us many beautiful and interesting places and was always friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to. It was excellent, and she made our trip enjoyable and comfortable. We truly appreciated her kindness, local knowledge, and dedication all the journey. We highly recommend Jerry to anyone visiting Hanoi - Vietnam. Thank you for helping make our trip so memorable!

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Q571LQmarionl
June 22, 2026
Amazing Day trip to Ninh Binh

Thank you to our tour guide Jerry and our driver Tom for an amazing day in Ninh Binh! Every activity was fantastic, and we enjoyed a delicious lunch by the river. Jerry took great care of us throughout the day, sharing interesting information about the places we visited and Vietnamese culture. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience really enjoyable. We highly recommend this tour! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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angelalY1677GB
June 22, 2026
Ninh Binh Tour

Amazing tour with Hương/ Jerry Tour Guide!!! She was super knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot about Vietnamese history and her charm made the tour so much more memorable. All of the destinations were beautiful and biking through the area was definitely a personal highlight. 5 stars for both Jerry and our driver Tom for being awesome!

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844karlien
June 22, 2026
Amazing experience with Jerry (Huong) as our tour guide.

I had an amazing experience on this trip. Jerry Huong made the tour such a fun experience and her energy really made us feel comfortable. There was nothing more I could ask for besides Jerry being our tour guide if we come back to Ninh Binh.

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A1498PLrebeccam
June 21, 2026
10/10 recommend

Was a great day trip, included all the highlights of Ninh Binh and had a very knowledgeable and friendly guide Nien and our great driver Sing! A lovely lunch was included and even catered for two vegans in our group. It was a very hot day when we did the trip but cold water was included and the van had very good air con! Also was a small group so ran smoothly and there was not much waiting around for people.

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Brendan M
June 21, 2026
Family tour ninh binh

V pleasant and entertaining tour on Ninh binh with Nien and Singh. All topics covered from relationship advice to philosophy to religion and quantum physics. Breathtaking views and amiable chit chat made the day pass quickly

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