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

5.0(8,899)Hanoi1 hour
VIATOR4.9(495)TRIPADVISOR5.0(8,404)

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
conical hat
Bottled water
Entrance fee
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)
Wet towel
Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
Authentic Set menu lunch at the homestay, next to the river
Fairwell drink
Wifi on the Van

What's included

Included
All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
conical hat
Bottled water
Entrance fee
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)
Wet towel
Knowledgeable and professional English speaking tour guide
Authentic Set menu lunch at the homestay, next to the river
Fairwell drink
Wifi on the Van
Not included
Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
Tip to the boat rower
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Private transportation
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Restroom on board
Fuel surcharge
Government Fees

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(8,899)

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fabioy877
August 13, 2026
Ning Binh 1 Day tour

Really satisfying trip with a complete Itinerary of important stops in the area. Steve speaks fluent English and with his hystorical Vietnamese touch will make you feel full immersed in the experience. Recommended.

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scentp2026
August 12, 2026
The best experience at Ninh Binh with Phong

Phong and his team was very accomodating and knowledgeable about the beauty of Ninh Binh. He made our trip memorable. Dont hesitate to book with them

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Raunald C
August 12, 2026
Experience

I had a 10/10 experience with Phong. Would recommend everyone to go to Ninh Binh with him. Everything was perfect!

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Connector32648873637
August 12, 2026
Good

Very good.thanks Fong . Was very nice trip.

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I3298GAjuliap
August 11, 2026
An Outstanding Day Trip from Hanoi

From start to finish, this was an exceptionally well-organized and enjoyable day trip. The bus was the first pleasant surprise — super modern, chic, and incredibly comfortable. It was spacious, well-equipped with water, and even had massage seats! A great way to start a long day of sightseeing. And then there was our tour guide, Jimmy. Without exaggeration, he was fantastic. He has a great sense of humor and shared so many interesting insights into Vietnamese history and everyday local life. Most importantly, he made everything feel easy and conversational while still being informative. It never felt like we were listening to a rehearsed tour speech. The itinerary itself was very well planned and paced. Even though we visited some understandably touristy places, we never felt rushed, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable. Everything flowed smoothly, and there was a great balance between sightseeing, learning, and simply enjoying the experience. Honestly, I think the tourism industry could learn a lot from this company about how to do things right. Excellent organization, excellent service, and an excellent guide. Highly recommended!

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166isyp
August 11, 2026
Great mix of activities - would highly recommend

Jimmy was a very informative and funny guide! He answered all of our questions and we learnt a lot from him. He made the day very enjoyable! The tour itself was a great mix of activities. The temple was a nice introduction at the start, and we were leant Vietnamese hats to shade us from the sun. The hike was very sweaty but rewarding but was nicely complimented but the peaceful boat ride down the river afterwards. The Vietnamese lunch was great and we appreciated the explanation of what complimented each dish. The bike ride was a nice way to end, seeing the rice fields and pagoda in a different way! The bus was very clean and modern. Thank you for a great tour - this has been our favourite from our travels across South East Asia so far!

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926derev
August 11, 2026
Full day in Nin Binh

Full day in Nin Binh, from our hotel. It was amazing, Jimmy the guide was pretty good, he explained everything clearly and was fun company. The plan was pretty organized, we had time to see everything. Recommended.

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Mobile65230231776
August 11, 2026
Ninh binh tour

Jimmy is the best guide. Explain everything and funny. Perfect English

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vbY4077HR
August 11, 2026
Ninh Binh Full day Tour

My family of 5 took this tour with Jerry as our guide. She was absolutely amazing! She was very informative and took great care in making sure that we had a great experience. Every part of this tour was inspiring and beautiful. From the caves to the motorbike tour, the scenery was phenomenal! Highly, highly recommend this tour!

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C7196GFsimones
August 11, 2026
10/10 would recommend!

Gerry was such an amazing guide! She answered all our questions, was so friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour for a taste of Ninh Binh

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