The 15 Best Ninh Binh Tours from Hanoi

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s first capital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,761 reviews · from $79Our pick

Spend 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a guide such as Nien, May, or Phong. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave, row through Tam Coc, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, and eat lunch beside the Ngo Dong River in a group of up to nine.

“The tour is good, as described, but certainly not 5.0 for our experience. I would say that it is quite expensive, and value you get for money isn't great. Be aware that our tour guide requested tips for him and driver at the end, explaining that it is part of culture and explaining that minimum tip is 2-4 dollars per person. That wasn't professional.”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

2.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33

This 12 to 13-hour group tour takes you from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave by air-conditioned bus. An English-speaking guide such as Sunny may lead the day, with a buffet lunch, short village bike ride, bamboo boat trip, and nearly 500-step climb to a panoramic viewpoint.

“Fun excursion would recommend and do again! My guide was great and the others on the tour made the trip fun”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

3.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter by limousine bus for a full day in Ninh Binh. Choose Bai Dinh Pagoda or a Hoa Lu cycling tour, then cruise through Trang An’s caves and climb Mua Cave for wide views. Guides such as Ryan, Peter, Jack, Quy, and Henry are praised for clear explanations and good care.

“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”

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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

4.Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,212 reviews · from $89

This 10 to 11-hour small-group tour takes you from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by comfortable vehicle, boat, scooter, and foot. Expect a 500-step climb at Mua Cave, a riverside home-style lunch, village roads, Bich Dong Pagoda, Hoa Lu, and guides such as Q, Louis, Tim, or Huy.

“A great day out!! All activities were very good and very well organised. Loius was a top guide and managed the whole day very well. Totally recommend this tour.”

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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

5.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a sampan ride through Tam Coc or Trang An caves, village cycling, and the steep climb at Mua Cave. Guides such as Gary, Thang, Hai, and Hop are praised for clear English, good pacing, and friendly help throughout this busy but rewarding day.

“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

6.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh by shuttle, bicycle, bamboo boat, and foot. Visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, row through Trang An grottoes, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Liam, Max, James, Tim, and Jason are praised for clear English and good group care.

“The tour guide hit on me via WhatsApp the minute he saw me arriving at by the pick-up point. Unsolicited & unprofessional. I felt like we were rushing through the activities & moving from one location to the next without the oppoRead more”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

7.Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $46

Spend 12 hours traveling from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Lang, Quy, or Henry. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through rural scenery, cruise Trang An by sampan, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. Lunch, tickets, water, and Old Quarter transfers are included.

“Hero was an amazing guide!!! We had a wonderful time on this trip. The food was nothing special but the activities were all great. Would definitely recommend!”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

8.Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · from $85

Spend 11 hours visiting Ninh Binh’s Mua Cave, Tam Coc, and Hoa Lu with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of nine people. You’ll climb for wide views, cycle beside rice fields, eat Vietnamese food, and float through Tam Coc’s limestone caves. Guides may include Bruce Lee, Felix, Hoa, Nien, or QA.

“What a great day. QA our guide was GREAT and so knowledgeable. Thaw hike up was steep but so worth the view.”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

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

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

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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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

10.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit record-setting Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. The tour includes transport, tickets, lunch, water, and an English-speaking guide, with groups capped at 29.

“Enjoyable and educational visit to Ninh Binh where we learnt about Vietnamese history at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Had a lovely time cruising down the river through limestone caves and a challenging climb to what was a phenomenal view of the area. U need to put aside some money for tips but it was a day we'll spent.”

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Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

11.Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,081 reviews · from $50

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine bus for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a village bike ride, Vietnamese buffet lunch, and a boat trip through Trang An or Tam Coc. Guides such as Ryan, Quy, Giang, and Mia are known for clear explanations and friendly help. Finish with nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave.

“This is a great tour to do whilst in Hanoi. Giang, our guide, was knowledgable and made the whole day a lot of fun. The boat tour is incredible, heading through cave tunnels and the hike up Mia Caves deliver the best view from the top. The buffet lunch is really good to.”

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2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

12.2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 842 reviews · from $110

This fast-paced two-day tour returns you to Hanoi each evening, pairing Ninh Binh’s temples, sampan ride and Mua Cave climb with Ha Long Bay’s Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave and Titop Island. Guides such as Sunny, Ken and Alex lead the English tour, with meals and a pleasant cruise boat included.

“Beautiful experience! All of the stops were awesome and plenty of time at each!! The food was so delicious and my fried who is vegetarian had plenty to eat! Our specific guide was very fun and friendly and the rest of the staff was kind as well. The boat is very nice! Would recommend!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi

13.Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 669 reviews · from $35

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Max, Tony, Lee, or Dat. Choose Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Trang An, Bai Dinh, or Bich Dong, with lunch, transport, and a boat ride included.

“Awesome experience! The stair climb was a fun challenge, and the valley views were absolutely stunning. Trang An and Hoa Lu’s old town had a cool, Hoi An-like vibe.”

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Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh

14.Incense Village Small Group of 9 Tour From Hanoi to Ninh Binh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · from $85

This 10 to 11 hour tour links Quang Phu Cau’s incense workshops with a Tam Coc sampan ride and Hoa Lu’s royal temples. You travel from Hanoi in a small group of no more than nine, with an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance fees, water, and Old Quarter transfers included. Guides such as Hoa, Nien, and Bruce Lee are frequently assigned.

“Awesome tour with Bruce Lee! We learned about incense making and with it a lot about Vietnamese culture. We had a flavorful lunch and then a relaxing river boat ride in the countryside! Wonderfully curated tour.”

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From Hanoi: Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

15.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 614 reviews · from $89

Spend 11 hours visiting Hoa Lu, climbing 500 steps at Mua Cave, cycling to Bich Dong Pagoda, and floating through Tam Coc’s three caves. The small group is limited to eight, with English-speaking guides such as Happy, May, Thang, and Tam, plus lunch and transport from Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“We had a great time with our very nice guide May. Visited all the important places without feeling in a rush. The food was delicious, I would recommend this tour for everyone.”

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