If you are staying outside of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, please go to our office at 7:10 am to join the tour
Description
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:
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
7:00 AM and 7:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 8–70)
$38
Child (ages 4–5)
$34
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $380.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
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
Private Tour with Mua Cave 12 hours
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 -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-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
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
HOALU-TAMCOC-MUA CAVE-(deluxe) 11 hours
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
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
Itinerary
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
480 min
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)
What's included
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
Not included
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)
Pickup Locations & Times
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)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
673 reviews
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How it compares in Hanoi
Starting price $38 is 52% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Hanoi
Excurgo comparison of 8,995 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi take?
Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi lasts about 10h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this Hanoi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $380. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.
How much does Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi cost for children?
Children aged 4–5 pay from $34, adults from $38. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. 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) Pickup points include Splendid Jupiter Hotel.
What languages is Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 673 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Vietnam Open Tour Limited Company.
Reviews(673)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Carlota_A
August 7, 2026 · via Viator
The trip is not worth it....
The trip is not worth it. Departure was late, the first visit to the old capital, the guide didn’t guide at all - she just said visit by yourself. The bike ride was on a road for like 10min each way, just useless. The boat ride was 2h on a boat, with no explanation of anything, the guide didn’t care. The final activity, the hike, again the guide didn’t come. Finally, we left and the guide forgot about one of the passengers, so after 30 min we had to turn around and go back. Absolute distaster
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104ciarao
March 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day out
Lyn was absolutely great. Really informative and fun and did her best to avoid the busy areas which we really appreciated. The bus was super comfortable and pick up/ drop off from our hotel was great
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katherine_C
January 16, 2026 · via Viator
Take down your tour...
Take down your tour operator number so if something goes wrong and your going to be late you can call her
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Pabloa2000
January 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best Vietnamese experience
Tony was the best guide I could hope for; his experience was key to sharing beautiful feelings. He showed us also beautiful, non-touristy sides of Vietnam.
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Fracol91
January 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Top
Great everything, thanks to Tony especially, impeccable in everything; explanation, punctuality, accompanying, and sympathy, all positive... thanks to Tony... a special mention also to the comfortable bus, I slept better than in the hotel on the return after the excursion... Thanks Tony to the next; My friend...
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sekjr0521
January 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Go for the experience of a lifetime...
Awesome. The boat ride was a little too long. And of course it does not look anywhere near what the picture show. That particular picture I think was taken in the fall just before harvest...
But don't go to an agency. Book through your hotel with the where the price is less than 30 USD. It's a two and a half hour bus ride one way. The lunch in the middle of nowhere was a wonderful buffet. Well organized. English speaking guide who you couldn't understand...
When you get to climb the mountain, when you get to the point to choose between left or right go left. All that is at the top of the right path is this symbolic Tower which is mei...
Too dangerous for kids in my opinion...
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21himanshup
December 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
It was a wonderful experience. The tour guide Tony was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, which made tour enjoyable.
It was a wonderful experience. The tour guide Tony was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, which made our tour enjoyable.
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Riyas_SM
December 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Punctual and fun
On-time and Well-organized day trip to Nin Binh...special mention to Tony for keeping us thoroughly entertained throughout our journey!
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Roam01590808826
December 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
NINH BINH TOUR
The tour were wonderful with Mr. Tony being our guide explained everything in sweet manner and in understandable manner.
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Adventure626203
December 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Ninh Binh day tour with Da
Da was an excellent tour guide. He provided information about every area we drove through. He explained what would be happening at each destination how long we would be there and what would happen next.
The historical perspective he provided allowed us to imagine what it was like during that time.
Overall, a great tour and would highly recommend this tour with Da.
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