Things to do in Ninh Binh

A huge thank you to Mr. Nam and our driver for their hospitality. We felt safe and pampered throughout the excursion. The guide really took the time to answer all our questions with a smile. Lunch in the small local restaurant was a real treat, far from the tourist traps. Flawless...

– Highly Recommended This Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave day tour is one of the best day trips from Hanoi. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital was a calm and informative stop. The temples are well preserved, and the historical background shared by the guide was clear and engaging without being too long. Trang An River Boat Ride is the highlight of the tour. The scenery is absolutely stunning—limestone karsts, caves, and peaceful rivers that feel straight out of a postcard. The boat ride was relaxing, clean, and well managed. Mua Cave is physically demanding, but completely worth it. The climb is steep, but the panoramic view at the top is breathtaking and easily one of the best viewpoints in Ninh Binh. The tour was well organized with smooth transportation, a decent lunch, and a knowledgeable guide. No wasted time and no tourist traps. If you only have one day in Ninh Binh, this tour is a must. Wear proper shoes, bring water, and be ready for an unforgettable experience.

I enjoyed the tour. Pick-up was on time for designated location. Itinerary was good - not too rush for each location. Jenny was great at giving background story for each location. Area of improvement, perhaps on the safety aspect of the transportation. Seat belts not in place and the drive there was too fast…

Tour guide spoke very good English and was very friendly. We felt the bus driver was very safe. Good selection of activities. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal (very smoggy) our guide made the trip very enjoyable and worth it. He explained everything in depth with where we were. There was also different options for what you could do (for example, you could ride bikes or catch the bus to the next stop, then you had the option to climb Hang Mua or explore the town). Would highly recommend this trip

Excellent tour!!! The pickup arrived right on time, the group was the perfect size (10/11 people), and the itinerary was perfectly planned: the time spent at each stop was just right, and the places visited were the best. Our guide was a guy named Max… he was fantastic!!! The communication was excellent, and above all, he was very funny and friendly 😂. I highly recommend this tour, and I hope you get him as your guide!!!

We were very excited about this day trip and Cosy Vietnam did not disappoint! The minibus was super comfortable, and we loved being a small group of 9 people. Our guide James was such a sweetheart, and he took great care of us and gave us so much information about Vietnam’s history! We loved the easy bike ride to the temple, lunch was incredible and the boat tour was mindblowing — Mua cave was the cherry on top of the cake; it was a bit crowded but we got there for Golden Hour and it was breathtaking. Thank you James!!

This is a must-do tour! I highly recommend the fantastic scenery of Trang An and Hang Mua. From the meeting to the transportation (regular bus), they paid a lot of attention, so even though it was a packed schedule, it went smoothly. Your physical strength is key. You have to climb 500 steps to Hang Mua. You also need a little courage to reach the summit. Even young children climb it, so if you take it easy, it takes about 40 minutes round trip. At first, I was considering a one-night trip, but a day tour seems to be enough. At Bai Dinh, you must use the electric car for round trip. There is absolutely no distance or time to walk out. You need to prepare 100,000 VND. The voucher states 50,000 VND for one way. I highly recommend Ninh Binh, and if you go to Hang Mua, I highly recommend climbing to the summit. The timing is sunset, so it's so fantastic.

Fantasic, the trip was well organized and Johnny was very informative and took time and gave us details about the places we were visiting. We highly recommend the trip to anyone planning visit to Ninh binh.

Our day trip with Minh was fantastic! He was friendly, organized, and shared so much interesting information about each place. The schedule was well-paced, and he made sure everyone was comfortable throughout. Thanks to Minh, we had a smooth, fun, and memorable experience exploring Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Caves. Highly recommend him!