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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Scenic Limestone Landscapes
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67 Ratings
Hoàn Kiếm
Take a break from the lively streets of Hanoi with a picturesque day trip to Ninh Binh, frequently referred to as “Halong Bay on land.” Located in northern Vietnam, Ninh Binh boasts a breathtaking landscape of limestone mountains, serene rivers, and abundant historical landmarks.
Take a break from the lively streets of Hanoi with a picturesque day trip to Ninh Binh, frequently referred to as “Halong Bay on land.” Located in northern Vietnam, Ninh Binh boasts a breathtaking landscape of limestone mountains, serene rivers, and abundant historical landmarks.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hanoi Opera House - The bus will collect you from the Hanoi Opera House if this is your chosen pick-up location.
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - The first destination of the day is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th century. This historical site is surrounded by striking limestone…
- Hanoi Opera House - The bus will collect you from the Hanoi Opera House if this is your chosen pick-up location.
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - The first destination of the day is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th century. This historical site is surrounded by striking limestone mountains and features well-preserved temples that pay tribute to the kings of Vietnam’s early dynasties. As you explore these historical landmarks, a local guide will share intriguing stories about the early foundations of Vietnam’s monarchy, enriching your experience.
- Trang An Landscape Complex - The boat journey lasts approximately 1.5 hours, and as you glide through serene waters, you’ll be captivated by the towering limestone peaks emerging from the jungle, creating a surreal atmosphere. Along the way, your boatman will navigate through caves and pass ancient pagodas tucked away in remote corners of the landscape. The breathtaking scenery of Trang An has made it a popular filming location, including the renowned Kong: Skull Island, and you’ll soon understand why.
- Mua Caves - Mua Cave is situated at the base of Mua Mountain, and the highlight of this visit is the climb to the mountain’s peak, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The ascent involves climbing a series of stone steps (around 500 steps), but the effort is well worth it when you reach the top. From here, you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the lush green valley below, dotted with rice paddies, winding rivers, and the towering limestone peaks that Ninh Binh is famous for. The view from Mua Cave is often regarded as one of the best in the region, making it an ideal spot for photos and a peaceful moment of reflection.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off service from Hanoi
- A bottled water
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Buffet lunch in a local restaurant
- Bicycles (optional)
- Pickup and drop-off service from Hanoi
- A bottled water
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Buffet lunch in a local restaurant
- Bicycles (optional)
What's Not Included
- Tips and gratuities (recommended)
- Beverages
- Subcharge for Lunar New Year holidays (depends on Lunar calendar)
- Tips and gratuities (recommended)
- Beverages
- Subcharge for Lunar New Year holidays (depends on Lunar calendar)
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(67 Ratings)
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Piotrekl86
Oct 5, 2025
Great views and super postive experience - We had a trip with a guide Ryan and experience was really pleseant. He was super friendly and enthusiastic. I had a few trips in Vietnam before and never before I experienced such a fluent English speaker who was so happy all the time. He was really friendly and helpful for entire trip. I'd definitely recommend asking for this guy when booking the trip - he will make you smile for sure ;)
Trip itinerary is alright - I think breakfast and lunch break should be more spread out but besides that everything else is great. We were never rushing things and taking just enough time to see whatever we were visiting.
Definitely recommend! ASK FOR RYAN!
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Akmittal91
Sep 26, 2025
Great one day trip from hanoi - Ryan was our guide he kept us updated about all the places, helped us be on time. we had a great experience seeing temple, going to mua caves and boating.
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165realynm
Sep 26, 2025
Awesome experience😊magestic nature - It was fantastic and the tour guide is awesome 🤩 he knows what he is doing, he knows how to get along with the tourist! Nice job mr “thaun”
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N139zeseanc
Sep 6, 2025
Recommended Day Trip to Ninh Binh - Great day trip to Ninh Binh, and wonderful host Mia. Fun activities, good food included, and a comfortable bus ride. Highly recommended when you are in Hanoi
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Sandc437
Aug 26, 2025
Highlight of our Hanoi Trip - Call time was early but there is no need to worry, because the bus/coach has a deluxe feel and is very comfortable! There is also a stopover in the morning. Our tour guide was Ms Mia. Her narrative was funny and cool. The hike isn't for the elderly. I in my 30s gave up halfway haha. There's stairs but it will strain you physically. I think longer time is needed during the hike (reason why I did not attempt going up is bec I had 30 minutes left haha). The river, which is the highlight, was naturally amazing but too sunny so make sure to bring your caps, fan, and water. Umbrellas are provided. Maybe they can shorten the trip to 1 hour because it was too long. Overall it was an amazing day tour, made our visit to Hanoi worth it bec. you can roam around Hanoi in a day.
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Huey89
Aug 21, 2025
Beautiful places, packed itinerary - This was a packed itinerary but still with room to brief! Our guide, Mia, helped pace out the itinerary well, and gave us sufficient free time to visit the sights. Ninh Binh is lovely - we hiked up the Mua Caves first, but beware it's not for the faint of heart. We visited Hoa Lu and took a leisurely bike ride around the area, before heading to Trang An. It was such a scenic boat ride, and we got a chance to live a day in the of, and paddle along with our paddlers (who were mostly tiny, older women).
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S9164ntwalters
Aug 21, 2025
Excellent activities day - The tour is fantastic, definitely worth doing. There is plenty of fun, and the activities are well organised. One of the highlights for me was the excellent service provided by our guide, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, despite being only 22 years old, she proved to be very competent and cordial with the entire group, making our day very enjoyable.
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Tour21158349748
Aug 15, 2025
Ninh Binh Tour - Very majestic visit. MR. RYAN was excellent tour guide i have ever meet in my travel history. All thanks to him for making our Ninh Binh tour memorable.
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Josuas136
Aug 15, 2025
Mia was very lovely - We had our Ninh Binh Tour with Mia yesterday. She was very knowledgeable and sweet, and a joy to be guided by. Would recommend asking for her if you'd like to go to.
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Wanderer18498671002
Sep 26, 2025
Fun and regaining strength trip :) - We had a great experience and had a lot of fun.all staffs were kind and accomodating especially our tour guide Thuan ( Ryan in english name)he was so detailed in things and places that we've been to.got some humors too.we really enjoyed the trip plus learned something new about the history behind those places..our bus driver drove us safe & smoothly too..
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