Hanoi Day Trip To Ninh Binh

Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip: Experience Tam Coc, Trang An, Mua Cave, and Hoa Lu ancient capital. Explore “Halong Bay on land” with ease. Book your Ninh Binh adventure from Hanoi now!

About this activity

🗓️  Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
🕒  Duration 12 Hours
Check availability to see starting times.
🙋‍♂️  Live tour guide
         English, Vietnamese
🚌  Pickup included
Our team will pickup around 6:30 – 7:00 am at the hotel in Ha Noi
💳  Reserve now & pay later
Flexible booking – Pay later

Option 1: Luxury Small Group Tour Price: ●  $85USD/ adult ● $70 USD/ Child  ( 4 – 11 year old) ● Free of charge for baby under 3 year old. ✔ Option 2: Private Tours Price – Minimum 2 people.

Group size 2 3 4 5 6up
Price/person 120$ 100$ 95$ 89$ 85$

Highlights

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  • Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by private transfer in comfort

  • Explore hidden countryside roads on a vintage Soviet Jeep UAZ-469

  • Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through limestone caves and rivers

  • Hike to the top of Mua Cave for stunning panoramic views

  • Have a local lunch and experience rural life with a native family


Full description

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🔸 Part 1: Transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh

  • Start your journey early in the morning (around 6:45 AM)

  • Comfortable ride in a car or minivan with air-conditioning

  • Watch the scenery change from busy streets to peaceful rice paddies

🔸 Part 2: Jeep or Vespa Backroad Adventure

  • Hop on a military-style Jeep or Vespa and drive through charming rural villages, rice fields, lotus ponds, and limestone karsts

  • Explore non-touristy areas, meet locals, and witness authentic village life

  • Stops for photography and culture immersion

🔸 Part 3: Boat Ride in Tam Coc or Trang An

  • Board a traditional sampan boat rowed by locals

  • Glide through natural caves, along riverbanks, and between towering cliffs

  • See iconic filming locations like Kong: Skull Island (in Trang An)

🔸 Part 4: Mua Cave Hike

  • Climb over 500 stone steps to reach the viewpoint above Mua Cave

  • Enjoy a panoramic view of Tam Coc valley and winding rivers below

  • Optional: visit other scenic stops nearby (if time allows)

🔸 Part 5: Lunch & Local Life Experience

  • Have a traditional Vietnamese lunch in a countryside home or local restaurant

  • Try specialties like goat meat, spring rolls, or vegetarian options

  • Relax, recharge, and learn about local culture through conversations


Includes

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Includes

Round-trip transfer from Hanoi by car or minivan

Vintage Jeep/Vespa ride through the countryside

Sampan boat ride (Tam Coc or Trang An)

Entrance fees to Mua Cave and other attractions

Local lunch with drinks

Experienced English-speaking guide

Bottled water

Personal expenses

Tips/gratuities (optional)

Travel insurance

Extra drinks (e.g., beer, coffee)


Important information

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  • Start time: 6:30–7:00 AM (pick-up at your Hanoi hotel)

  • Duration: 10–11 hours

  • Group size: Small group or private option

  • Fitness level: Moderate (due to hiking at Mua Cave)

  • Tour runs daily regardless of weather (raincoats provided if needed)

Know Before you go

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  • Wear comfortable shoes for hiking and walking

  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent

  • Bring a raincoat or light jacket during rainy or cold seasons

  • Not suitable for people with severe mobility issues

  • You can request vegetarian or special meal options in advance

  • The boat ride may get a little wet – waterproof bags recommended for phones/cameras