Hanoi · HIKING TOURS IN NINH BINH
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 hiking tours in Ninh Binh worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An to Cuc Phuong with an English-speaking guide such as Hoa or Viet. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, walk through rainforest and caves, see the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, and eat a set Vietnamese lunch in the park.
“Great Tour! But don't expect a walk in the park! It's a Jungle and that can be a bit adventurous! =)”
Spend about 12 hours exploring Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave from Hanoi. An English-speaking guide, local lunch, water, entrance fees, a Trang An boat ride, and Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are included. Guide Tom is noted for his friendly help and strong timing.
“The tour is very enjoyable, boat ride is great with magnificent scenery and relaxing. The tourist guide and driver are professional, consider everybody different needs during the trip.”
Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Hoang, Harry, Bao, or Leo. Visit Hoa Lu’s temples, cruise through Trang An’s caves, enjoy Vietnamese food, and climb roughly 500 steps at Mua Cave for a broad view over Tam Coc.
“Really enjoyed the day in Ninh Bin, the boat trip through the caves was great, and the views from Mia Cave hike excellent. Lunch at restaurant also good.”
Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, then choose a shared, VIP Dcar, or private day out. Visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh, climb Mua Cave, eat a Vietnamese buffet, and row through the caves and limestone peaks of Trang An or Tam Coc.
“The Budist temples , and the boat trip were both excellent”
Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with hotel pickup, then tour Tam Coc by bamboo boat, visit Hoa Lu temples, enjoy a Vietnamese lunch, cycle, and hike Mua Cave’s Dragon Mountain. Guide Long has led this route, which suits first-time visitors short on time.
“We visited all the places as it was planned. The guides were very helpful. It was enough time for fotos. Very tasty lunch.”
Spend a full day with an English-speaking local guide exploring Trang An by sampan, climbing Mua Cave’s 500 steps, eating with a Vietnamese family, and cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda. The small group has a maximum of 10 people, with guides such as Lau or Jack sometimes leading the day.
“Jeepers - that first climb to the temple was tough…. But worth it! Driver and guide were attentive - no chilled water or wipes - superb lunch. Boat trip was a procession of little boats rowed by locals….. if you aren’t in a group of 4 then try to avoid being paired with compulsive Instagrammers - be prepared for continual noise from their phones… or in our case politely take their phone and switch it to Silent!!! It was also Vietnam’s National Day - Sept 2 - so was REALLY busy and SO MANY RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE!! Bike ride from Tam Coc to two more temples - yes More steps…”
Spend about 10 hours exploring Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, a Tam Coc bamboo boat ride, cycling through rice fields, lunch, and the steep 500-step climb up Mua Cave to Dragon Mountain. Guide Viet has led some departures.
“Great tour viet our tour guide was friendly and helpful lunch was amazing followed by a relaxing 2 hour boat trip and to cap it off the 500 steps”
Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Milano. Visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, climb Hang Mua’s 500 steps, see Bich Dong Pagoda, cycle country roads, and row through Tam Coc caves. Lunch, transport, tickets, and hotel pickup are included.
“This is a great tour that takes you to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in a day.”
Travel from Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh City to Cuc Phuong National Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit a primate rescue center, museum, prehistoric cave, and 1000-year-old tree, with a Vietnamese lunch included.
“It lasted less than expected. Everything in a hurry. The cave of prehistoric man is a very simple (although wonderful) cave. Where the guide says there was a skeleton, there are small altars with incense and offerings. Incense that however makes no sense since it is not a place of worship. There are no writings or cave drawings. The guide did not say much about the cave, and was in a hurry the whole time. So much so that I and another girl in the group, were left alone in the last accessible area of the cave, to be able to at least enjoy the view of the wonderful stalactites…”
Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Cuc Phuong National Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, hike to an ancient tree, eat lunch in the jungle, climb 168 steps to a prehistoric cave, and finish with a scenic walk by Mac Lake.
From Ninh Binh, spend nine hours in Cuc Phuong National Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, hike to a thousand-year-old Cho Tree, enter the Cave of Prehistoric Man, and enjoy lunch in the forest. Expect a moderate outdoor day, a group that may reach 15, and an extra 200,000 VND fee.
Leave Hanoi by limousine-style vehicle for Bai Dinh Pagoda, a buffet lunch, and a 2.5-hour boat ride through Trang An’s caves. Finish with nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave for wide views over Tam Coc. Guide Hoa is noted for her patience and care.
“During the Covid in Vietnam, we've just done this Day trip & we absolutely satisfied. Everything was very good and the guide was the best part - Hoa was very friendly and patient with all my question! Thank you!”
Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave in one long day. You’ll visit ancient temples, cycle through villages, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Tam Coc’s caves, and climb nearly 500 steps for wide views. Pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
“Mi historia fue pésima , el guía local nunca me recogió, me tuvo dos horas esperando , nunca respondió a mis llamadas , y lo peor de todo que contacto con la central y el muy mentiroso dice q llame para anular la reserva, nunca se preocupo Read more”
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