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The 15 Best 3-Day Tours in Ninh Binh

25 tours  ·  from $170

Good 3-day tours in Ninh Binh fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise - Day one: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Caves
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

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

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

Travel from Hanoi to Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Caves, then spend a night in a private-balcony cruise cabin on Lan Ha Bay. Expect kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, squid fishing, Vietnamese meals, and careful WhatsApp support from the operator. Guides may include Peter, James, Leo, or Dat.

“Ninh Binh was super, bus was very clean and communication was super. On the cruise the team on board (La Casta) were so passionate about our enjoyment. Everything was on time, well arranged and simply wonderful. Would definitely recommend this trip”

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3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong - Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise & Balcony - Day 2: From Ninh Binh to a private-balcony cruise
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3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong-Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

2.3-Day Hanoi-Ninh Binh-Halong-Lan Ha Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · from $265Top rated

Travel from Hanoi through Hoa Lu, Trang An or Tam Coc, and Bai Dinh Pagoda before boarding a 5-star Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay cruise. Expect limousine transfers, meals, a private balcony cabin, kayaking, tai chi, and changing guides, with names such as James, Leo, and Henry appearing among the tour team.

“The service was incredible, nothing was too much to ask. The boat was very clean and stunning views from every room.”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Ha Long Bay 4-Star Cruise - Ninh Binh by bamboo boat, bicycle, and village road
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Ha Long Bay 4-Star Cruise

3.3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Ha Long Bay 4-Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $256

Spend three days moving from Hanoi to rural Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. You’ll ride a bike, take a bamboo boat, kayak, visit caves, join a cooking class, and sleep one night in Ninh Binh and one night on a 4-star cruise. Round-trip shuttle transport, meals, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“The pictures are for illustrative purposes only lol. I highly recommend getting a nice place on land and exploring at your own pace or hire a guide and you'll still spend less but get alot more from the trip. Highlights were the bamboo boats, ouRead more”

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3 Day Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony - Bai Dinh, where scale sets the tone
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3 Day Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

4.3 Day Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise & Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · from $295

Travel from Hanoi with guides such as Viet or Leo through Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night in Ninh Binh and a night on a five-star Ha Long Bay cruise. Expect a balcony cabin, kayaking, caves, swimming, tai chi, cooking, and squid fishing.

“We appreciated very much our Tour Guido. It would be good to have him also tomorrow for the 2nd part of the tour”

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Ninh Binh Ha Long | 3 days 2 nights | 2026 Updated Travel Package - Kayaking, swimming, and deck time in Lan Ha Bay
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Ninh Binh Ha Long | 3 days 2 nights | 2026 Updated Travel Package

5.Ninh Binh Ha Long | 3 days 2 nights | 2026 Updated Travel Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $170Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay in a small group of up to 10. Visit Bai Dinh, row through Trang An, climb Hang Mua, then cruise Lan Ha Bay with kayaking, caves, a jacuzzi, Tai Chi, and included meals.

“3-day 2-night trip to Ninhbinh & Halong bay was organized and managed by Authentic. It was flawless and very comfortable . Thank you so much team for making our family trip memorable!!!”

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Hanoi: Luxury 3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Halong 5-Star Cruises - Spending the night in Ninh Binh
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Hanoi: Luxury 3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Halong 5-Star Cruises

6.Luxury 3-Day Ninh Binh Trip and Halong 5-Star Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $288

Travel from Hanoi with guides such as Alex, Lee, or Mike for Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night in Ninh Binh and another on a 5-star Lan Ha Bay cruise with kayaking, meals, and bus transfers included.

“Our trip to Halong Bay and Ninh Binh was exceptional. Right from the time of booking the trip till we completed it, everything was organised to the hilt. The people, hotels, the rooms, the food, transfers were all par excellence. The crew Read more”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise - Tam Coc offers Ninh Binh’s classic boat ride
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise

7.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, Ha Long Bay, and Lan Ha Bay with an English-speaking guide. You will cycle through villages, ride bamboo boats, kayak, swim, make spring rolls, fish for squid, and spend a night on a luxury cruise. Pickup is included from Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“The tour was very well organised with knowledgeable guides.”

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From Hanoi: 3-Day Luxury Tour Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay Cruise - Trang An’s caves by bamboo boat
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From Hanoi: 3-Day Luxury Tour Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay Cruise

8.3-Day Luxury Tour Ninh Binh & Ha Long Bay Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 27 reviews

Spend three busy days moving from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha Bay. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through villages, row through Trang An caves, climb Mua Cave, then sleep on a 4 or 5-star cruise with kayaking, swimming, sunset drinks, and night squid fishing. Guide Minh Binh and Bao are noted for clear English.

“The staff and guides were excellent, and the activities were also good, but we were disappointed with the room on the boat, which was very noisy because it was close to the engines that ran all night.”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Cruise UNESCO - Day one: Bai Dinh Temple and Vietnam’s grand scale
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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Cruise UNESCO

9.3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long & Bai Tu Long Cruise UNESCO

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · from $261

Travel by limousine bus from Hanoi to Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend one night on a cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay. Expect English guiding, buffet meals, kayaking or bamboo boating, Tai Chi, a cave visit, and a return to Hanoi by mid-afternoon on day three.

“Our guides were fantastic. The food was superb and a real culinary extravaganza. Great side trips too. Recommend.”

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Hanoi: 3Days: Lan Ha bay: classic cruises & Ninh Binh trip - Day one: from Hanoi to Ba Trai Dao
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10.3Days: Lan Ha bay: classic cruises & Ninh Binh trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 21 reviews · from $227

Spend one night on a small classic cruise through Lan Ha and central Halong Bay, with kayaking, swimming, biking, and local meals. Then stay in a Ninh Binh bungalow and visit Bich Dong, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu, and Trang An with an English-speaking guide. Tom and Tony are among the guides named for this route.

“An absolutely fantastic trip to Lan Ha Bay! Highly recommended! Would book again in a heartbeat!”

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From Hanoi: 3 Day Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise - Ninh Binh Tour - Day 1: From Hanoi to a private balcony on Halong Bay
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11.3 Day Halong Bay 5 Star Cruise – Ninh Binh Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $276

You’ll spend one night on a five-star Halong Bay cruise with a private balcony, caves, kayaking, swimming, cooking, and Tai Chi, then explore Ninh Binh by boat, bicycle, and on foot. English-speaking guides such as Victor and Quy lead the visits, with transfers, meals, and one hotel night included.

“This tour was great, I particularly liked the cycling through the village and climbing up the mountain. The guide was kind and entertaining.”

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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Ha Long Bay 5-Star 3-Day Cruise - Bai Dinh Temple and the scale of Vietnamese Buddhism
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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Ha Long Bay 5-Star 3-Day Cruise

12.Ninh Binh Ha Long Bay 5-Star 3-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · from $273

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay in three busy but rewarding days. Visit Bai Dinh, row through Trang An caves, climb Mua Cave, then enjoy a 5-star cruise with kayaking, Ti Top Island, Sung Sot Cave, meals, Tai Chi, and squid fishing. Leo may guide the Ninh Binh day.

“The tour was coordinated by different agency whom partnered to run different excursions. For first day Ninh Binh excursion, my guide was Leo. A very enjoyable and alot of knowledge sharing contributed thoroughout the journey from Hanoi to Ninh Binh attractions- Bai Dinh, Trang An, Hang Mua(500 steps, pls bring hiking stick). I was sent to a homestay Tam Coc little River Bungalow for a night. Pleasant stay and wonderful dinner engagement. On my Ha Long Bay cruise, I was booked on Ha Long Aquamarine cruise which is quite luxurious. Meals are all taken care of except for drinks. Supplement of USD85 for single traveller is collected before you board.…”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh:3 Day 2 Night Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Junk - A comfortable cabin and a slower evening
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh:3 Day 2 Night Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Junk

13.Hanoi/Ninh Binh:3 Day 2 Night Bai Tu Long Bay Luxury Junk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · from $355

Spend two nights on a luxury junk sailing from Hanoi through Halong Bay and quieter Bai Tu Long Bay. Expect kayaking, swimming, caves, a floating village, pearl-farm scenery, Tai Chi, cooking activities, squid fishing, and full meals. Cruise director Mr. Morning and WhatsApp support from Jessica help keep the trip organized.

“Die gesamte Planung ist sehr straff durchorganisiert, um möglichst viel unterzubringen, und funktioniert sehr gut. Hierdurch kann es schonmal hektisch werden, man hat jedoch jederzeit die Möglichkeit, sich zurückzuziehen und herauszunehmen. Hunger und Durst haben keine Chance, da das Personal jederzeit zur Verfügung steht und man am Tag mindestens drei sehr ausgiebige (und leckere!!) Essen serviert bekommt. Die Preise für die Getränke liegen auf dem Schiff deutlich über jenen auf dem Festland, sind aber definitiv im Rahmen. Wir haben zwei Nächte gebucht und damit zu der Ausnahme gezählt (die meisten buchen nur eine), können zwei Nächte allerdings sehr empfehlen, da dies den straffen Zeitplan etwas entzerrt und man die einzelnen…”

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Ninh Binh: 3-Day Halong Bay 5-Star Arcady Cruise - Day 1: From Hanoi to Sung Sot Cave
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Ninh Binh: 3-Day Halong Bay 5-Star Arcady Cruise

14.3-Day Halong Bay 5-Star Arcady Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 12 reviews · from $261

This three-day trip links Halong Bay and Ninh Binh with one night on the 5-star Arcady cruise and one bungalow night in Tam Coc. Expect Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, Luon Cave, Hoa Lu temples, a sampan ride, village cycling, and the 500-step climb at Mua Cave.

“Both Ha Long Bay and Tam Coc are impressive. The cruise is really nice, the food and the itinerary were good as well. Bungalow at Tam Coc is nice and close to the main places. In Ha Long Bay you stay just 1 night and 1 day- because you get in at 11am and need to get out at 11 am the next day and actually can’t swim just get a little bit wet, because the area is reaaally small and there is hundreds of people.”

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Roundtrip: HaNoi - NinhBinh - LanHa Bay on 5-Star Cruise 3days - Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, and the Hang Mua climb
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Roundtrip: HaNoi – NinhBinh – LanHa Bay on 5-Star Cruise 3days

15.Roundtrip: HaNoi – NinhBinh – LanHa Bay on 5-Star Cruise 3days

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $300

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu, Hang Mua, and a night at Hang Mua Ecolodge, then cruise Ha Long and Lan Ha bays aboard Lavender Elegance. Expect kayaking, grotto visits, swimming, onboard meals, and hotel transfers. Guide quality and exact cruise details can vary.

“i booked this trip through Secret Escapes, an English company with lousy service. However, as the whole roundtrip in Vietnam was organised bij Realistic Asia, i decided to contact this company whenever i had questions. My contacts were Read more”

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