Ninh Binh Highlights: Full-Day Tour from Hanoi with Majestic Caves and Ancient Pagoda Visit
5.0
3,433 Ratings
Ninh Binh
Experience the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day tour from Hanoi. Explore ancient pagodas, climb Lying Dragon mountain, and cruise through majestic caves. Small group tour with professional guide.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mua Caves - 7.30
  • 8.00: Pick up guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
    10:10: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital
    10:20: Visit Dinh King temple
    11:15: Visit Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic river and mountains view by climb 500 steps up tp Lying Dragon Mountain
    12:30: Enjoy traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at local Bungalow
    13:40: Enjoy a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- Frist cave, Hang Hai
  • the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave.
    15:10: Cycle through the rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda
    16:00: Visit the ancient pagoda- Bich Dong was built in 1428
    16: 45: Leave Tam Coc for Hanoi after having a fair-well drink
    19:00: The tour ends in Hanoi
  • Tam Coc - Having sampan boat trip on Ngo Dong River to pass three water caves, among limestone mountains by local rowers.
  • Bich Dong Pagoda - Visit an ancient pagoda, was built in 1428 in the village. Climb 200 steps to see three parts of pagoda: the lower pagoda at the foot of mountain, the middle pagoda at the half of mountain and the top pagoda on the top of mountain.
  • Hoa Lu District - Visit the first ancient capital of Vietnam in 10 and 11 century. Walk about 45 minutes to see King temples.
What's Included
  • Two bottles of mineral water included
  • Entrance and sightseeing fees covered
  • Complimentary use of conical hat, cold water bottles, and wet towel in hot weather
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Authentic set menu lunch at a riverside homestay
  • Free raincoat in case of rain
  • Bicycle use included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned limousine van transportation, with pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Alternative free van transportation for non-cyclists
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
  • Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
  • Others are not mentioned above
  • Can’t bike, you can pay extra usd 9 to use a motorbike and driver to join the group
  • Travel Insurance
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day journey from Hanoi to popular sites in Ninh Binh. Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries and ascend 500 steps to the Lying Dragon mountain to soak in the stunning vista of the mountainscape. Indulge in a serene boat ride on the Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc, passing through magnificent caves. Subsequently, embark on a cycling trip to Bich Dong Pagoda and invest 20 minutes uncovering the ancient Pagoda, established in 1428. Enhance your experience with our proficient English-speaking tour guide. Savor a sumptuous lunch in an exclusive group of no more than eight individuals in a limousine. Conclude the journey in Tam Coc or Hanoi with a refreshing farewell drink.

Location
Mua Caves
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(3433 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Therasec2024
Apr 22, 2024
Great day trip from Hanoi! - Such a lovely tour with Bob Vu! 🤩 Great informative tour 👍 and loved being a member of todays ‘sticky rice family’ 😁 The highlight for me was the boat ride, but also really loved walking up Laying dragon mountain and the cycling! Thanks from the Aussies! 😁🤩👍
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jade
Apr 22, 2024
Ninh Binh full day tour - We enjoyed our full day tour with Bob Vu, who was a great guide with lots pf interesting stories to share and a great sense of humour. To start we travelled to Ninh Binh in a very comfortable limousine van. Our first activity was to visit a temple and Bob explained the difference between this and a Pagoda. We then went on our hike up 480 steps to the most wonderful viewing point. It was a warm day and we were very happy when Bob gave us some cold towels. Lunch was lovely, and with 8 different dishes we didn’t go hungry. Finally we had our bike ride (about 40 minutes on flat ground) and boat ride which were our favourite parts of the tour. Bob took photos throughout and sent them to us in the way back in the van, which has good wifi. Would recommend, long love the sticky rice family!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Jeremycu8482in
Apr 22, 2024
Nimh Bihn Tour - Well organised and great way to see Nimh Bihn. A truly beautiful part of Vietnam to experience and enjoy with this tour, would recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
F6639pdjeremiahm
Apr 22, 2024
Why you should pick this company!? - The tour guide was excellent. He was punctual, funny and felt like he genuinely cared. Even though the hikes were hard, he gave us words of encouragement every step of the way.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
56mehdid
Apr 22, 2024
Best guided trip ever to Ninh Binh - Maya was a wonderful guide on my Solo trip, and our skilled friendly pilot Khinh took me and a group of 9 (2 kids 7 adults) to Ninh Binh. Wow! Biking through the rice fields was peaceful. The 20min hike up to see the dragon was magnificent. They provided water and even lunch was varied and delicious, even for vegetarians.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Zrc101
Apr 22, 2024
Ninh binh - Incredible trip with Maya. Very informative and enthusiastic guide, not rushed at all and the food was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour
Review provided by Tripadvisor
435ais
Apr 21, 2024
Exciting Day Adventure Tour - I recommend joining this tour rather than planning your own. You can spend a full day enjoying activities like a 500-step hike, lunch, cycling, and boat rides, making it a packed day of adventure. The young male guide is very friendly and proficient in English. He took photos and videos during each activity and shared them with us. It was a fantastic experience. I hope to visit Sapa next time.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gentar0t
Apr 21, 2024
A day excursion from Ha Noi - Thank you thang! The entire tour experience was smooth and was full of scenaires. And love the video you made! It will bring back memories for sure.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
576shayw
Apr 21, 2024
Unforgettable experience - What a great experience. Absolutely unforgettable. . Ask for Thang to be your guide and his driving companion. Thang is an entertainer, singer, magician and comedian, videographer, photographer and he is also a teacher, helping his guests to learn more about his gorgeous homeland. I love Vietnam but Thang helped me to live it even more
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kenoldman
Apr 21, 2024
First class tour and guide - Tour was well planned and organised. Ran like clockwork. Tour content was great could not fault. Our guide Thang had great English was a lot of fun and he worked hard to make the day enjoyable for everyone. Did more than he had to happily.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today