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The 15 Best Ninh Binh Day Trips from Hanoi

31 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Two hours south of Hanoi the same limestone stands in rivers instead of sea. The 15 below sort Trang An against Tam Coc, the Mua Cave climb and the Hoa Lu stop, with prices, pickup times and how long you are actually in a boat.

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Climbing 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 people. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave, row through Tam Coc, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, and eat beside the Ngo Dong River. Guides such as May, Nien, Phong, and Leo are known for clear English, humor, and thoughtful 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 - A 30-minute bike ride through the countryside
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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

Escape Hanoi for a 12 to 13-hour trip through Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle briefly through rural villages, eat a local buffet lunch, float through Tam Coc by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Sunny, Linh, Viet, and other guides have earned praise for clear stories and good humor.

“Great day trip to see the sights. Did make us wish we had stayed a few days there as it is a very beautiful area.”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Choose between Bai Dinh and Hoa Lu
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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

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with a comfortable Hanoi Old Quarter pickup, choosing either Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu countryside cycle. After a buffet lunch, cruise through Trang An’s caves and limestone peaks, then climb Mua Cave for wide views over Tam Coc. Guides such as Quy, James, Peter, Ryan, and Henry are praised for humor, care, and clear explanations.

“Ryan was fantastic. Funny, good as guide and also very careful. He explain so good the site of the tour. You will be lucky if you will meet him as your guide one day!”

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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line - Tam Coc or Trang An by traditional boat
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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

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi with a group of no more than eight. Ride through rice fields, cruise Tam Coc or Trang An, climb 500 steps at Mua Cave, visit Hoa Lu and Bich Dong Pagoda, and eat at a countryside home restaurant. Guides such as Q, Louis, Tim, and Huy add history, humor, and practical help.

“Brilliant from start to finish! Pick up/drop off at your hotel. Comfy bus / good driver. 500 steps up to the sleeping dragon, relaxing boat trip down the river through caves, delicious riverside lunch, riding pillion on a scooter ride through villages, pagoda visit. Excellent tour guide Tim. Well looked after at all times.”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - The early bus ride from Hanoi
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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

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Gary, Thang, Hai, or Hop. Visit Hoa Lu, choose a Tam Coc or Trang An boat route, cycle through villages, eat lunch, and climb Hang Mua for wide views over the Ngo Dong River and rice fields.

“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Early pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi by shuttle bus, bicycle, bamboo boat, and foot. Visit Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le temples, ride through the countryside, follow Trang An’s cave routes, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as James, Max, Liam, and Tim are praised for clear English and lively group management.

“A perfect experience for our huge group of 13! Our tour guide, James (Cung) was amazing. He was a reason why our trip was so memorable. Thank you for the experience!! Shoutout to James!”

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

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

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

Spend 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Lang, Quy, or Henry. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through rural scenery, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An by sampan, and climb almost 500 steps at Mua Cave. Round-trip Old Quarter transport, entrance fees, lunch, and water are included.

“It was an amazing experience, our tour guide was so helpful & friendly! He explained the history really well and went above and beyond during the tour. Really impressed, so 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 viewpoint
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

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

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

Travel from Hanoi in a group of no more than nine, climb Mua Cave for wide views, cycle through rice fields, take a sampan through Tam Coc, and visit Hoa Lu. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch, entrance fees, water, ponchos, umbrellas, and transport included. Guides such as Felix, Bruce Lee, Nien, and QA are frequently requested.

“It was a lovely tour with a very engaged and friendly guide. A perfect way to see Ninh Binh in a day”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise - Bai Dinh Temple Complex and the limits of a short visit
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay with guides such as Peter, James, Leo, or Dat, depending on the departure. You’ll visit Bai Dinh, row through Trang An, climb Mua Cave, then spend a night on a 5-star cruise with a private balcony, meals, kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, and spring-roll making.

“Everything was wonderful. Thank you so much. Jessica’s attention and care, in particular, were absolutely amazing. Thank you. The staff was excellent. The trips and tours over the past two days were fantastic. It was a wonderful birthday gift for me. Also, thank you for celebrating my birthday yesterday. Thank you very much. I felt great. The organization, transportation, and communication are amazing—very professional and helpful. I eagerly look forward to meeting you again!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Buffet lunch and the practical middle of the day
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

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

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide. Visit immense Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An’s caves and temples, then climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave for broad views over Tam Coc. Guide Son has earned especially warm praise.

“It was a great tour being in the Tam Coc region, rowing boats, climbing cliffs and witnessing Buddha in majestic pagodas. Our tour guide was 10/10”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Hoa Lu and the early history of Vietnam
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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

11.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 in Ninh Binh with guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, or Mia. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through villages, eat a Vietnamese buffet, choose a Trang An or Tam Coc boat ride, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Hotel pickup, limousine transport, water, and entrance fees are included.

“Tour was very great. Trang was very great, Polite, and very knowledgeable. The bus driver was awesome as well. Definitely recommend thos tour. Give Trang a raise.”

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2-Day: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - Day one begins with Hoa Lu’s old royal center
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2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

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

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

This two-day trip links Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, and Ha Long Bay. You’ll ride a limousine bus, eat Vietnamese buffet meals, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, hike Titop Island, and enjoy a sunset party. Guides such as Sunny and Ken are known for lively commentary and careful organization. No overnight accommodation is 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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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour - Hoa Lu and Vietnam’s first royal center
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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

13.Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 733 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for a full day of temples, mountain views, and a two-hour Tam Coc boat ride. Visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps, and float through three limestone caves. English-speaking guides such as Thomas, Loi, Brian, and Tony add history and humor. Expect a long day, scenic rewards, and a buffet lunch.

“Had a great time, Brian was our guide and was lovely. He gave us historical information at the sites we visited and was very detailed in explaining where to go and what we were doing at each stop. Nicely arranged day and relaxing”

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Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi - Mua Cave: the stairway with the big reward
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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’s Old Quarter to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned bus, then choose a route featuring Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Trang An, Bai Dinh, or Bich Dong. Expect a Vietnamese buffet lunch, a river boat ride, and guides such as Max, Lee, Tony, or Dat, depending on the departure.

“Amazing tour w our friendly guide. Bus has limo seats. Beautiful Trang An n Hoa Lu old town w Hoi An vibe”

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Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu and the former capital
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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 with a guide such as Hoa, Nien, Tam, or Bruce Lee to see incense made in Quang Phu Cau, ride a sampan through Tam Coc, and visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples. The tour lasts 10 to 11 hours, includes lunch, entrance fees, water, and transport, and limits the group to nine people.

“Excellent tour. The incense village was very interesting and made for some colourful photos. The boat trip was fascinating. Our guide was friendly and informative.”

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