The 9 Best 3-Day Tours in Ninh Binh

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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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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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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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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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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6.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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7.3-Day: Ha Long–Lan Ha Bay & Ninh Binh 5 Stars Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $266

Travel from Hanoi to Lan Ha Bay and Ninh Binh in a small group of up to eight. You get a private balcony cabin, kayaking or caves, Tai Chi, cooking, Trang An by boat, Hoa Lu, and Mua Cave. Guides may include Ken, Viet, or Ryan, depending on the departure.

“Thank you to our guide Ken and his entire team for the organization and all the thoughtful touches during our stay! An exceptional excursion”

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8.3-Day Ninh Binh Bungalow & Ha Long Bay 5 Star Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $284

Travel from Hanoi through Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave before spending a night in a Ninh Binh bungalow and two days on a Halong Bay cruise. You’ll cycle, ride a bamboo boat, climb 500 steps, kayak, visit Sung Sot Cave, swim, fish for squid, join Tai Chi and cooking classes, and enjoy included meals.

“The organization and always up-to-date information about the daily schedule via WhatsApp was unbelievably perfect! The ship was great with a well-organized program and wonderful food. The staff was excellently organized and very, very friendly.”

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9.3-Day – Ninh Binh – Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise & Balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $284

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave, then spend a night in a Ninh Binh bungalow before boarding a 5-star Lan Ha Bay cruise. You get a private balcony cabin, kayaking, bamboo boats, swimming, cooking, tai chi, and included meals.

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