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The 15 Best Ninh Binh Day Trips from Hanoi

177 tours  ·  from $14

Two hours south of the capital the limestone stands in rice paddy instead of sea, and one long day covers most of it. These 15 compare the Trang An and Tam Coc boat routes, the Mua Cave climb and the Hoa Lu stop, priced with the boat fees stated.

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Climbing the 500 steps at Mua Cave
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

1.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,761 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a small group of up to nine. You’ll climb Mua Cave, cruise Tam Coc, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, visit Hoa Lu, and eat lunch beside the river. Guides such as Nien, May, Phong, and Candy are known for lively commentary and careful pacing.

“Ninh Binh was an incredible place to experience, and this tour made it even better. If you want to explore Ninh Binh with the best guide (and someone who’s actually from there), don’t miss this tour. It was informative, perfectly paced, and she was such a kind and thoughtful person throughout. She’s also incredibly organized, which made everything feel easy and seamless 😊”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Morning pickup from Hanoi and the ride south
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

2.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc bamboo boat ride, a buffet lunch, and a short village bike ride. Finish with nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Sunny, Linh, and Viet are known for lively storytelling.

“Scenery is beautiful but the tour was painful. Typical tourist trap bus stop followed by half an hour of being lectured about tips which was also brought back up at the end. The boat ride is very slow and you don’t have an option to paddle Read more”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - The limousine bus ride from Hanoi Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

3.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a full day in Ninh Binh. Choose Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu countryside bike ride, then cruise Trang An’s caves and climb Mua Cave. Guides such as Jack, Peter, Quy, and Ryan are praised for clear explanations and careful attention.

“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”

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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line - Mua Cave and the 500 steps to the Sleeping Dragon
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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

4.Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,212 reviews · from $89

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with a group of up to eight. Ride a boat through Tam Coc or Trang An, climb 500 steps at Mua Cave, eat home-style food, ride pillion through villages, and visit Hoa Lu and Bich Dong with guides such as Q, Louis, Tim, and Huy.

“The Ninh Binh tour was absolutely outstanding—hands down one of the most memorable experiences of my trip. Jim was an incredible guide: knowledgeable, attentive, and able to connect with every single one of us. He took us through some truly breathtaking spots around Ninh Binh, each more stunning than the last. The motorcycle rides were the perfect bonus. Cruising through the peaceful streets and countryside of this beautiful town felt priceless—an experience you simply can’t replicate any other way. If you’re looking for a tour that blends adventure, culture, and unforgettable scenery, this is the one. Highly recommended!”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - Lunch before the afternoon activities
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

5.1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

From Hanoi, combine Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a three-cave Tam Coc or Trang An sampan ride, a village bike trip, lunch, and the 500-step climb at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Hai, and Thang are praised for clear English, history, and hands-on help. Expect a full day and plenty of walking.

“Chong, our guide was amazing. He was super confident on all the curiosities and all the topics we came through. The tour was on time and well scheduled”

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Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

6.Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,692 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi by limousine to Hoa Lu, cycle through the countryside, eat local dishes at Trang An Heritage Garden, row through Tam Coc, and climb Mua Cave. Guides such as Jun, Trang, Hai Dang, Viet, and Two lead the day, which suits active visitors who want Ninh Binh’s main sights in one trip.

“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Hoa Lu temples and the bicycle ride
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

7.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hoa Lu by bicycle, rowing through Trang An grottoes, eating a Vietnamese buffet, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides may include James, Max, Tim, Liam, or Jason.

“Max (our tour guide) was friendly, energetic, informative and very funny. He gave us a lot of information, told plenty of jokes and made sure we were all safe and sound. He really ensured we had a great experience. The places we visited were amazing. Thank you and see you again!”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Best Seller - The limousine ride from Hanoi
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

8.Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $46

Spend 12 hours with guides such as Mike, Quy, Lang, or Henry exploring Ninh Binh by limousine, bicycle, sampan, and foot. Visit Hoa Lu, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Hotel pickup is available in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

“It was a really great day in Ninh Binh, we had Henry who was a lovely guide who made us laugh and explained the Vietnamese history to us. He spoke great English. Everything felt very smooth and effortless. It was a small group- full bus but very easy to navigate and have our own time as well as time together. Everything from cycling, boating and climbing the mountain. The food was also excellent! Great choices and very fresh! We had the best day. Thank you!”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi - Mua Cave and the climb to the best view
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

9.Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · from $85

Spend 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a maximum of nine people. Climb Mua Cave, cycle past rice fields, eat Vietnamese food, row through Tam Coc, and visit Hoa Lu. Guides such as Bruce Lee, Felix, Nien, Hoa, and QA are praised for clear English, humor, history, and thoughtful care.

“Picked up by a luxury coach from hotel. Augustine the tour guide was excellent, knew a lot of interesting information about the sights we saw. Highly recommend”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise - Day one: Bai Dinh Temple and Ninh Binh’s sacred side
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

10.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,401 reviews · from $313

Travel from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide such as Peter, James, Leo, or Dat, depending on the departure. Visit Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night on a 5-star Lan Ha Bay cruise with a private balcony, meals, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and a cooking class.

“Such a great tour! The guides were great, the busses were luxurious and comfortable. We had a lot of fun at all the stops and the boat on Halong Bay was amazing. Fun and lovely!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Vietnamese buffet lunch between the sights
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

11.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi by limousine bus to Bai Dinh Pagoda, enjoy a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by bamboo boat for two hours, then climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. An English-speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch, water, and round-trip transport are included.

“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Choosing between Trang An and Tam Coc
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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

12.Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $50

Spend a full day exploring Ninh Binh with guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, or Mia. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through villages, eat a Vietnamese buffet, choose Trang An or Tam Coc by boat, and climb roughly 500 steps at Mua Cave.

“The trip was good the downside was it’s a long day trip. The hike up to the laying dragon was definitely worth it with spectacular view once you reach the viewpoint. You can see the river/ mountain/ green fields. The boat ride through the caves/ river and around the little islands was just too long seeing same landscape all over again. Overall the trip is still a good one.”

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2-Day: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - Day one: Hoa Lu and Vietnam’s early royal story
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2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

13.2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 842 reviews · from $110

You spend two very full days touring northern Vietnam from Hanoi. Day one covers Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave. Day two brings Ha Long Bay, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Titop Island. English-speaking guides such as Sunny and Ken lead the trips, with meals, kayaking and a sunset party included.

“Tour guide Alex was great! Very good at telling the story of Vietnam, friendly and very approachable.. great value for money.. overall we had the best day and time with Alex visiting Halong Bay.. would highly recommend”

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Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi - Picking the right Ninh Binh route
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Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi

14.Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 669 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a small group of up to 25, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, Vietnamese buffet lunch, and a boat ride. Choose between Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Trang An, Bich Dong, or Bai Dinh options. Guides such as Max, Lee, Tony, and Dat are praised for humor and care.

“We booked this tour last minute but it worked out perfectly, though was described as maximum 18 spots (19 were in our group). The tour opperator communicated about pickup the evening before and was right on time for pickup, the bus we were in was clean and stayed on schedule. Our guide (Lee) was very good at entertaining us with local facts and informing us about the schedule and how to prepare for each stop. Due to a local heatwave, they rearangd the schedule so our most "strenuous" hike was in the morning, instead of the hottest part of the day, which we greatly appreciated. We chose the option with…”

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Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh - 12:15 lunch with Vietnamese dishes
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Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh

15.Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $85

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu with an English-speaking guide. Expect colorful drying incense, a Vietnamese lunch, a sampan ride through caves, and a small group capped at nine. Guides may include Hoa, Nien, Tam, or Bruce Lee.

“We really enjoyed this trip. Our guide, Tam, was great - very knowledgeable and friendly. We went the day before the Independence Day celebrations, and so in order to get us back before the roads closed, some adjustments were made tRead more”

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