Ninh Binh Highlights: Culture, Nature, Adventure

Discover the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu, and explore the stunning natural beauty of Trang An and Mua Cave in Ninh Binh province.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bich Dong Pagoda - 8:30 AM – Hotel Pick-Up
    Start your journey with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Ninh Binh.
    Meet your knowledgeable guide and receive a brief overview of the day’s schedule.
    9:00 AM - Explore Bich Dong Pagoda
    Discover this peaceful, ancient pagoda set against a limestone mountain, surrounded by lush greenery and…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Luxury minivan with bottled water
  • Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant
  • Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
  • Hike to Mua Cave for sunset
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • 2.5-hour Trang An boat ride
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Others drink
Additional Information

Traveling in a small group provides a more personal experience. Participants will have ample time to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy personalized service from a knowledgeable guide. Unlike hurried tours, this itinerary is carefully paced, allowing time to fully appreciate the beauty and culture of each location. Engaging with locals and enjoying…

Location
Bich Dong Pagoda
Ngu Nhac Son Mountains
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Monchau
Mar 21, 2026
Boats , mountains and beautiful landscapes - Great day, Kate. Well organized by trip advisor, very good lunch To the millimeter no waiting , to do On boats, on the other hand for the mountain you need good sneakers and good knees, not recommended if you have problems with joints
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Curious599198
Mar 8, 2026
Organised & efficient guide - Very well organised tour. Amazing efficient guide.
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Alex_t
Feb 25, 2026
Thanh our happy guide - We had a great tour around Ninh Binh, Tam Coc and Trang An with the best and most happiest guide, Thanh. She explained the culture and history of the region and answered all our questions. We had plenty of time at each site. We thoroughly enjoyed our full day tour.
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Venya_p
Feb 24, 2026
Everything went very... - Everything went very smooth and the tour guide was super nice. Free water and ponchos were provided as well.
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Darrell_r
Feb 20, 2026
Wonderful day experiencing Vietnam - The tour is set in beautiful area with amazing views of the mountains. Our guide, Thanh, took very good care of our large group and gave us nice history of the sites we were visiting. Our lunch was home cooked and delicious. The boat ride is well worth the wait, it’s very peaceful and the temples are beautiful. We finished with the hike up to the dragon. 500 steps is a lot and many underestimated the effort required. There is a small snack shop at approximately the 300 steps level. Even if you don’t make the top it’s worth the effort. I made it to the shop and rested while Petting the goats. Highly recommended tour.
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T9412dslaurenb
Jan 9, 2026
Huyen is amazing. Beautiful tour of Ninh Binh - Huyen is amazing. We had the best tour - saw lots of beautiful places and she made sure we had the best time, took loads of photos of us and looked after us all. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting to sightsee in Ninh Binh.
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Alvaro_a
Jan 3, 2026
Amazing views, perfect... - Amazing views, perfect English speaker guide and completely worth it trip. The meal was traditional and amazing. Best part is the An Trang river landscape. 10/10
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Chiarakc
Dec 15, 2025
Impeccable day trip, very knowledgeable guide - recommended! - we arranged the trip from Hanoi and we weren't disappointed! our guide Kin was amazing: great English, passionate, caring, entertaining and really knowledgeable. He spent time explaining things in great detail and sharing with us important aspects of the Vietnamese culture and religion. The trip was really well designed and the places we explored were stunning. We are really happy to have chosen this trip and we sincerely recommend it!
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David_p
Apr 4, 2026
Good tour - Moved along well with good information. 2.5 hour boat ride was too long. Enjoyed the stair hike at Mua cave.
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Keith_g
Dec 24, 2025
Poor avoid - This was a large group NOT small, there was no space on the mini van and we had to ride in a car all squashed in with 6 other people. Also there was no sunset view, we were home before the sun set.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).