Ninh Binh Highlights: Full-Day Tour from Hanoi with Majestic Caves and Ancient Pagoda Visit

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mua Caves - Hike 500 steps to the mountain’s summit for breathtaking views of the river, mountains, and Ninh Binh City.
  • Explore the dry cave.
  • Visit a lotus farm adorned with colorful flowers, perfect for amazing photos.
  • Tam Coc - Enjoy a sampan boat trip on the Ngo Dong River, passing through three water caves among limestone mountains,…
What's Included
  • Conical hat, cold water bottles, and wet towel in hot weather
  • All entrance sightseeing fees and tickets
  • Free raincoat if it rains
  • Authentic set menu lunch at the Bungalow next to the Tam Coc river
  • Knowledgeable and professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Good air-conditioned limousine van, pick-up and drop-off from Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Use of bike (option to use van or pay extra for motorbike and driver)
What's Not Included
  • Alcohol drink, tips & personal expenses
  • Pick-up and drop off outside of Hanoi old quarter
  • Travel insurrance
  • Tip to the boat rower
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day tour from Hanoi to explore the captivating destinations of Ninh Binh. Discover Vietnam’s ancient capital from the 10th and 11th centuries and ascend 500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for a stunning view of the mountains. Delight in a boat journey along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, navigating through impressive caves. Afterwards,…

Location
Mua Caves
Cancellation Policy

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

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183nickr
Jan 13, 2025
Ninh Binh - Tom was an amazing host, went above and beyond was funny and kept us engaged. Can’t recommend this tour enough 10/10 From The Russo family (Australia)
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Inspire25460953749
Jan 13, 2025
Great time - We had a great time with Augustine! He was funny and informative. We went to beautiful temples and pagodas, hiked and saw amazing views of Ninh Binh, and enjoyed biking and the boat ride on the river.
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Yayingf2025
Jan 13, 2025
Nice Local Experience - Great experience with our guide Candy. It’s a whole packed day with lots of activities. Would recommend it if you want to have a taste of Vietnamese life.
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Jamesus4352hs
Jan 13, 2025
Great day trip! - Our guide Tom was excellent! I was using crutches due to a recent injury and while I couldn’t do everything, Tom did an incredible job helping me make the most of it!
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M
Jan 13, 2025
Outstanding Value - I have been on many tours in many places but this was the best by a mile. Our guide ‘Happy’ was outstandingly informative regarding not just the history but also the storytelling. The lunch is also surprisingly good compared to most others - especially so regarding the vegetarian option . It is action packed and well worth the effort. If you are lucky you’ll get Happy!
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Odyssey33104962969
Jan 13, 2025
Amazing! - Amazing tour, Our Guide Happy was knowledge and fun. He added to a great experience and wonderful sightseeing. We were taken on a range of activities and would recommend to anyone
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Maeve
Jan 13, 2025
Happy our guide was Happy! - Happy our guide was amazing! He was so passionate and we had a wonderful day. Best tour we’ve done in Vietnam! Definitely make the effort to do the tour, it was exceptional.
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226kayleet
Jan 13, 2025
Best Tour Ever! - This tour was so great!!! Our guide, Mãi, was absolutely fantastic! She knew so much about each destination and there was never a dull moment with her. From the temples to the delicious lunch to the serene boat tour, this was a 10/10 experience. We would highly recommend this tour (and Mãi) to everyone who wants to get a taste of the beautiful Ninh Bình area.
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Lyubomirl2025
Jan 12, 2025
Candy the beat guide - Candy was amazing guide. She was very attentive and our tour was 11 hours and she made the tour fantastic. I recommend her 200%!!!
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956pippaw
Jan 12, 2025
Brilliant tour guide ! - This is a really lovely day out, highly recommend doing it in a smaller group as it is a jam packed day. Our tour guide Thang was absolutely exceptional and made the trip. His English is outstanding and his sense of humour second to none. He made a small group of diverse travellers feel like family which is essentially, what makes a trip amazing.
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