From Ninh Binh: Optional Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Cave Tour
- Customize your journey with optional visits to explore the sights you love at your own pace
- Marvel at majestic Buddha statues and the breathtaking grandeur of the temple complex
- Learn about the early days of Vietnam as Hoa Lu was the country's capital during the 10th and 11th centuries!
- Trang An boat ride takes you through peaceful rivers, limestone mountains, and mysterious caves.
- Savor local specialties including tender goat meat and crispy burnt rice
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi
What to expect
This flexible day tour offers a customizable itinerary with optional visits to Ninh Binh’s most iconic attractions. Explore the ancient history of Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s capital in the 10th century. Discover the spiritual atmosphere of Bai Dinh Pagoda, famous for towering Buddha statues and vast temple grounds. Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through Trang An’s stunning limestone landscapes and caves—a UNESCO World Heritage site. For adventurers, climb Mua Cave for sweeping views of rice fields and karst peaks. Midday, savor a local lunch featuring specialties like goat meat and burnt rice (cơm chay). Choose the sites that interest you most and create a personalized experience tailored to your pace and preferences. Perfect for travelers valuing flexibility, culture, great food, and natural beauty.
















Reviews
Me and my friend had so much fun on this tour! Hoa our tour guide is funny and kind, he really made the trip enjoyable. Our driver drives well and we felt safe the whole time. The places we visited were beautiful and everything was smooth and organized. Highly recommend if you want a stress-free and fun day!
I went on a tour to Ninh Binh and Tam Coc and had a really good time! the bus was super comfy, the itinerary was fun and well-planed. we saw some beautiful landscapes, vsited a few cultural spots too. the boat through Tam Coc was definitely peaceful and super scenic. actually I was hoping to see the water lilies but i came a bit too late.. but stil the views were amazing. also i was merting people from different countries.. totally recommend this tour!
Thai people travel alone, but the guide takes good care of us. When the English is spoken too fast and we can't keep up, the guide gives very good explanations. The guide is knowledgeable about the places and gives interesting information. The day we went, it rained a little, but we were still able to take some nice pictures. I like riding a bike with nice weather.
Our guide Jordon is professional and knowledgeable about all landmarks we visited. Unfortunately, the typhoon caused several flood in the area especially at the foot of the mountain. I didn't choose to climb it because of the flood. It is best to visit anytime except rainy season. Anyway it isn't the guide and company fault. The weather is uncontrollable.
Participated in the tour by limousine bus and lunch buffet. Picked up at the hotel at 7:30 and departed. Since there was not enough space, I had to put one child on my lap. This was a pity.. I was worried because they said there would be a bicycle ride, but there was a bicycle with a booster seat, so I was able to ride it. The bicycle was the best. I definitely recommend you try it. Lunch was served buffet style, and I think I rode the Jjangan boat for over an hour. The schedule was over at 4:00 and I arrived at my accommodation at 7:00.
This is a must do experience while in Hanoi. The tour guide is very accomodating and knowledgeable on the history of Ninh Binh as the province is her home town. The experience is a must see in Vietnam.
We loved this tour..We were able to see the amazing scenery of Vietnam.. The tour guy is so jolly and friendly.. Our tour guide, Happy, is very accommodating..He did an amazing job in granting the request of each traveller..He’s also on time when he pick us in our hotel.. The limousine is very convenient and comfortable.. This package also provide us free bottled water.. Overall we have a good time Bec of this activity..
It was really good, the guide indourced in detail and clear about the history, geography and the traveling info. Though the weather was burning, so horrible tempature, but the tour guide was still patient, kind and take care everything for us. They will pick you up from hotel and back also. We really enjoy the whole journey. I'll recommend Nihn Binh if anyone has a trip in north Vietnam. It's over 40 degrees, and even the local tour guide can hardly stand it. Most of the itinerary is outdoors, but it's still a good trip to take sun protection measures. The tour guide explained the historical stories and geography in great detail and in English. Even though some passengers in the same group were out of control, the tour guide was still very patient in explaining and taking care of everyone. This itinerary starts from picking up at the hotel in the morning to returning to the hotel at the end. Unless there are additional expenses (such as buying souvenir photos, not wanting to ride a bicycle and paying extra for a ride), the cost is all-inclusive, including round-trip transportation, lunch, tickets, etc. Overall, it is still highly recommended that if you come to North Vietnam, you can go to Lulong Bay. It is very beautiful and the service of the tour guide is also very good.
I booked the limousine bus tour, hence with a smaller group. our tour guide Peter was very friendly and helpful. buffet lunch was pretty good too. I particularly enjoyed the boat ride which was great fun. highly recommended.
Victor was a great guide, funny and knows how to make a group of strangers into friends. We had a small van - it was full to the brim. Wouldn't say that it was super comfortable, but nothing to complain since the AC was fine. Pick up and drop was at our hotel perfectly on time. We had booked only Hoa Lu & Tam Coc. The group was mixed - some had chosen Mua caves + Hoa Lu and Trang An. Since Tam Coc was minority, they asked if we would like to switch. We didn't mind, so we all switched to Trang An. They told us we could either 1. Cycle around the town or 2. Pay extra 200K VND and go to Mua caves or 3. wait at a Cafe while others completed Mua caves. We decided option 2. First stop was Mua Caves - it is quite sunny and tiring to hike, but great views from the top. Also the ground gardens ares manicured very well. Next we had lunch- standard Vietnamese buffet fare, it was just about okay, not that great. Next was cycling, but most of the group chose to not go since it was supper sunny. Next we went to Hoa Lu - it didn't take long, only 30-40 mins to cover and see all the temple. After that, Trang An was great, it was about 2 hours and they stop in between for some time. We were back to Old Quarter by 7:30. Would definitely recommend 👌
Good to know
**Please note: **A surcharge applies if your travel date falls on a public holiday, payable on-site. Applicable dates:
- Feb 14–15 & Feb 20–22, 2026 (Tet Holiday)
- Apr 26 (Hung Kings’ Festival)
- Apr 30 – May 3 (Reunification & Labor Day)
- Sep 2 (National Day)
- Dec 24–25 (Christmas)
- Dec 31 – Jan 1 (New Year)
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