The 15 Best Ninh Binh Day Trips from Hanoi

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

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

Review of the $79 Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi, with Mua Cave, Tam Coc boat ride, cycling, Hoa Lu, Bich Dong, lunch, and tips.

“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

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

See Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave on a value-packed day trip from Hanoi with boat views, village cycling, lunch, and an English-speaking guide.

“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

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

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

Review of the $46 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi, with Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An by boat, Mua Cave, lunch, and practical tips.

“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

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

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

Review of a small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc boating, Mua Cave, scooter rides, temples, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“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

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

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

Review of Hanoi’s one-day Ninh Binh tour, with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc or Trang An boating, cycling, lunch, and Mua Cave views.

“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

Review of Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, cycling, buffet lunch, limousine transfer, and practical booking advice from Hanoi.

“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

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

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

Review of a $43 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, cycling, Trang An boat ride, Mua Cave hike, and buffet lunch.

“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

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

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

Review of Hanoi's Ninh Binh day trip, with Hoa Lu temples, cycling, Trang An caves, Mua Cave views, lunch, and limousine transfers.

“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

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

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

Review of a 9-person Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Mua Cave views, Tam Coc boating, countryside cycling, Hoa Lu, lunch, and guide tips.

“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

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

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

Spend three days exploring Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay, with temple visits, river boats, kayaking, and a private-balcony cruise.

“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

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

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

See Bai Dinh Pagoda, cruise Trang An caves, climb Mua Cave, and enjoy lunch on a full-day Ninh Binh trip from Hanoi.

“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

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

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

Review of a Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi covering Hoa Lu, Trang An or Tam Coc, Mua Cave, cycling, lunch, and limousine transfers.

“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

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

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

Explore Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave and Ha Long Bay on two full days from Hanoi, with luxury transport, kayaking, caves and Titop Island.

“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

14.Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi

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

Review of the $35 Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi, with boat rides, Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, lunch, transport, guide tips, and value advice.

“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

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

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

See Quang Phu Cau’s incense workshops, cruise Tam Coc, and visit Hoa Lu on a small-group day tour from Hanoi for $85.

“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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