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
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
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Explore hidden countryside roads on a vintage Soviet Jeep UAZ-469
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Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through limestone caves and rivers
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Hike to the top of Mua Cave for stunning panoramic views
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Have a local lunch and experience rural life with a native family
Full description
🔸 Part 1: Transfer from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
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Start your journey early in the morning (around 6:45 AM)
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Comfortable ride in a car or minivan with air-conditioning
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Watch the scenery change from busy streets to peaceful rice paddies
🔸 Part 2: Jeep or Vespa Backroad Adventure
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Hop on a military-style Jeep or Vespa and drive through charming rural villages, rice fields, lotus ponds, and limestone karsts
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Explore non-touristy areas, meet locals, and witness authentic village life
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Stops for photography and culture immersion
🔸 Part 3: Boat Ride in Tam Coc or Trang An
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Board a traditional sampan boat rowed by locals
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Glide through natural caves, along riverbanks, and between towering cliffs
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See iconic filming locations like Kong: Skull Island (in Trang An)
🔸 Part 4: Mua Cave Hike
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Climb over 500 stone steps to reach the viewpoint above Mua Cave
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Enjoy a panoramic view of Tam Coc valley and winding rivers below
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Optional: visit other scenic stops nearby (if time allows)
🔸 Part 5: Lunch & Local Life Experience
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Have a traditional Vietnamese lunch in a countryside home or local restaurant
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Try specialties like goat meat, spring rolls, or vegetarian options
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Relax, recharge, and learn about local culture through conversations
Includes
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)
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Duration: 10–11 hours
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Group size: Small group or private option
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Fitness level: Moderate (due to hiking at Mua Cave)
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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
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Bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent
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Bring a raincoat or light jacket during rainy or cold seasons
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Not suitable for people with severe mobility issues
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You can request vegetarian or special meal options in advance
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The boat ride may get a little wet – waterproof bags recommended for phones/cameras