Best of Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua

Great experience with Oliver on this amazing trip . Etched in my heart forever . There were many activities lined up, from cycling to an amazing buffet, to the boat ride. Everything was very well organized. There were three locations, and it was great. I especially loved the cycling; it was unique.

We loved this trip to Ninh Binh, and Loi was such an amazing tour guide. he was so funny and enthusiastic, and made the tour even more fun. we enjoyed the cycling through the rural lakes and islands, and the boat trip through the caves. walking up the mountain was extremely hot and tiring, but we still made it to the top. I would recommend anyone do this tour, our family loved getting out of the city to a more rural area and experiencing the lakes and caves.

The day was incredible. I had Thanh as my guide, and he was exceptional from start to finish. I was picked up at 7:25 AM at the Hanoi Opera House since I wasn't staying in the Old Quarter. On the way back at 7:00 PM, they dropped me off one street away from my accommodation because there was a heavy downpour. I highly recommend this excursion!

good itinerary and time control is good, and really recommend to take a 11luxury mini van, we just got 4persons in car, super comfortable and efficient for everything we even finished the tour quite early back to hanoi downtown :)

The trip was nice, but definitely felt too short! We had a good group, Six of us from the Ph and a few international tourists. Sadly, we didn't have enough time to hike to the top of the mountain because our guide only gave us an hour to explore. We mostly stuck to the lily garden and the photo spots. Going up requires a lot more time and energy, and the stairs are honestly an accident waiting to happen if you don't have the right shoes. They're incredibly slippery and not very accessible, especially for heavier folks like me. Definitely do a separate, solo trip if the summit is your main goal. The food was decent though, and we all left happy with the meals. Big thanks to our guide Raymond, too! He’s moving on to a new job after 4 years of guiding, and we're so glad we caught him right before his retirement from the role. Wishing him all the best!

What an amazing day, got picked up from Hanoi Opera House at 7am with a nice Van. First stop was Hoa Lu, which was the ancient capital of Vietnam, back in the 10th century. We took a bicycle ride and had a very nice lunch, consisting of rice, beef, goat and soup. The second stop was Tranh An, which was a 2 hour boat ride, this was nice with breathtaking views of cliffs and rainforests. They have 2x Starbucks, so you can enjoy refreshing drinks. Finally, we stopped at Hang Mua, which had a massive 500 step hike, which was tiring but very rewarding at the top. The views were spectacular and picturesque, highly recommend. There’s plenty of stops along the way to catch your breath, before reaching the summit to the top.

the tour started off strong by starting to climb up stairs at the mua cave. the climb up was challenging, the steps were either too narrow or too high up for a person like me with short legs. then we had a buffet lunch but didn’t go cycling since we were tired from the climb. we decided to stay behind and grabbed coffee. after, we went to trang an and rowed for maybe two hours. the view was beautiful, the weather was also good this day. our guide was tiger, very good at communicating the history of vietnam.

The entire process was smooth and well-organized from start to finish. All the details were clearly communicated via email and WhatsApp, making everything easy. The tour lasted a full day, which felt just right to explore the highlights without feeling rushed. Our guide, Mr. Luca, truly elevated the experience. He shared insightful and engaging information about Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave in a calm and clear manner, making each stop more meaningful and enjoyable. Despite the intense heat that day, the breathtaking views made everything worthwhile. Each destination offered something unique, and the scenery was simply exquisite, especially at Trang An and Mua Cave. The buffet lunch was another highlight, offering a wide variety of dishes to choose from. It was satisfying and a perfect break in between activities. This tour is perfect as a side trip. It’s a well-balanced itinerary for those who want to see nature, culture, and scenic landscapes all in one day.

Overall trip was lovely! We had the amazing Arthur as our guide and he was very knowledgeable all throughout the tour. They are very flexible as well. They really check in if you’re enjoying so far and sees that you will enjoy the trip. It was wet when we got the Hoa Lu Capital but that didn’t stop the trip. We went ahead rain or shine. The weather got better as we traversed Trang An and the view is so worth it. Arthur provided us instructions and made sure everything was smooth from our tickets to getting us our boat. I really recommend this day trip. We loved it even with bad weather so I can only imagine what it will be like with the perfect weather.

ad an amazing Ninh Binh Day Tour! Everything was well-organized and smooth from start to finish. Special shoutout to our tour guide, Henry, he’s incredibly smart, knowledgeable, and genuinely funny, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. He kept the group engaged while sharing interesting facts about the places we visited. Highly recommend this tour for a fun and hassle-free experience!