Ninh Binh Tour: Explore Tam Coc & Hoa Lu

Uncover the hidden gems of Ninh Binh on this 2-day group tour. Discover the ancient Hoa Lu Capital, hike up Mua Cave for breathtaking views, and explore Tam Coc on an invigorating cycling adventure.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 72 hours
Highlights

Day 1: Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Mua Cave – Local Family - Cycling – Thung Nham

Ninh Binh Province - Between 07:15 and 07:45, the driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or private address. After a 30-minute pick-up period, the Ninh Binh 2 Days tour begins. Enjoy a 2-hour drive to the first destination: Mua Cave, one of the most…

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 03 bottle of water per person
  • Breakfast
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Comfort luxury limousine transfer round trip
  • All sightseeing, boat fees & Biking
What's Not Included
  • Pick up & drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter area
  • Travel insurance, Drinks in meals
Additional Information
  • The Ninh Binh 2-day tour offers a chance to explore renowned attractions such as:
    • Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on land,” Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, and Mua Cave, a captivating spot for sightseeing in Ninh Binh. Visitors can hike to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain for a breathtaking view of Tam Coc.
  • Don’t miss the cycling activity, which provides…
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
If you're not in Hanoi Old Quarter area, please move to the Hanoi Opera House, walk along Trang Tien street until you reach the magnificent Opera House located at 1 Trang Tien street in Hoan Kiem district.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Roxanne_k
Jan 13, 2026
One day in Ninh Binh was not enough so I'm gald we chose to do two! - One day in Ninh Binh would not have been enough, so I'm glad we opted for the 2-day tour. Our guide was Nam. He took such good care of us. It only ended up being the two of us on the tour, so it was like we had our own private guide. I'm not sure if every itinerary is exactly the same, but this was our's: Day 1 - Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Drive 2 hours. Stop at a local man's home for some tea, rice wine (if you wanted to try), and conversation. Hike to top of Mua Cave (pretty views, but fairly crowded). Lunch at restaurant in Tam Coc. Pick up bikes and free time at hotel (Lalita was a perfectly acceptable hotel for the night). Bike ride to the Bird Sanctuary w/boat tour (this was our favorite part of the whole trip and it's not offered on the 1-day tour itinerary). Dinner back at the hotel (we opted to eat and get a few drinks in town instead, and it was a great choice). The hotel is a short bike ride or Grab from the center of Tam Coc. Day 2 - Leisurely start around 9:30AM. Biked to local market and then around Tam Coc to some viewpoints and pagodas. We biked down this pedestrian/bike/motorcyle-only road. It was amazing. Nam was extremely knowledgeable about all of the cultural/historical spots. Lunch at local spot. Finished with stunning 2- hour boat tour at Trang An (make sure to tip the individuals that row your boat!). 2 hour drive back to Hanoi. This was a biking-centric tour. I think between the two days we probably covered 30-50km. But that can be adjusted. Nam offered a car if we weren't up for biking, but we did all of it! The biking was only on flat roads, so it was very casual. There was some uphill when we got to the bird sanctuary, but that was a small portion of the biking. We were definitely tired out by the end of the tour. Every second was well-planned. Highly recommend this tour.
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Tatyana_g
Dec 13, 2025
One of our best tours in Vietnam - Two-days long trip to Ninh Binh in October 2025 was definitely something special - the places our guide Tom brought us to see and explore were so uniquely beautiful: incredible vistas from mountain tops, caves, gardens and parks, all while boating, or hiking, or biking, or climbing hundreds of steps! Add to this mix sunny weather and a very charming, knowledgeable in his country's history and so creative photographer as Tom, and you simply can't go wrong with this tour, which was a total success overall and one of our best trips for nearly 6 weeks in Vietnam! My husband and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone!
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P9455gxkarenc
Dec 10, 2025
Excellent tour - This tour exceeded my expectations. Son is an amazing tour guide - knowledgeable and funny and fluent in English. He really made the trip five stars. It was nice to be there in the morning and beat the crowds. All the food was delicious and the resort is beautiful.
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J639zjguillaumed
Nov 19, 2025
An Unforgettable Ninh Binh Experience with the Best Guide - We did the 2-day private tour to Ninh Binh, and it was an absolutely amazing experience. A huge thank-you to Tom, our guide, who was just perfect—friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and always attentive with thoughtful little touches. We learned so much throughout the trip and never felt like typical tourists, which made the experience even more special. We highly recommend Amazing Travel, and if you can, make sure to ask for Tom as your guide!
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Kasperr503
Nov 13, 2025
Ninh Binh with Phil - This trip was absolutely amazing! You’ll get to experience some of Vietnam’s most beautiful nature and genuine local culture. We visited a local farmer’s home where we saw how traditional rice wine is made, and afterwards we explored the stunning surroundings by bicycle and boat, passing through mountains, rice fields, and peaceful lakes. We were incredibly lucky to have Phil as our tour guide. He’s truly exceptional! His positive energy, knowledge, and kindness made the whole experience unforgettable. Honestly, he’s the best tour guide we’ve ever had! We can’t recommend this trip highly enough — it’s a must-do!
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Joseph_d
Nov 10, 2025
Amazing Ninh Binh! - We had a great experience in Ninh Binh. The tour followed the intended schedule and was well organized. We saw beautiful countryside and important historical sites in Vietnam. Our tour guide, Fun, worked incredibly hard to ensure our needs were attended to (whether that be tickets, transportation plans, or food/beverages) at all times. We have great memories from our two days in Ninh Binh - thank you, Fun!
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Anne_h
Oct 29, 2025
A more peaceful escape from Hanoi - Phil, our guide, was very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. He organised and co-ordinated our group of 6 very well. Meals were plentiful authentic Vietnamese. Tour was interesting and varied.
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Rebecca_s
Oct 20, 2025
Absolutely amazing! - Absolutely amazing! We loved it. Our guide Fun was fantastic. He taught us so much, made the tour so smooth and made sure we had a great time. Also took lots of photos that we will treasure! The itinerary is great. It is pretty active! Probs around 35-40km cycling total across 2 days, and 1 hike to a viewpoint. Cannot recommend enough! The food was amazing too (plenty of it) and lovely hotel with a pool. Ninh Binh is so beautiful. Thank you Fun!
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459trann
Oct 6, 2025
Ninh Binh - Really great experience with Phil, the tour guide was amazing and safety was a priority. The rythm of the tour and the food was great !
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Isabel_m
Aug 7, 2025
Fantastic - It was absolutely fantastic. Our guide Son was wonderful. He shared a lot of interesting things about Vietnam and the culture with us and took us to some beautiful places.
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start of your experience (local time).