NORTHERN VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 ninh binh day trips worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
Full-day Ninh Binh highlights from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave steps, Tam Coc boat ride, bike to Bich Dong, plus lunch.
Most Popular“Our guide May was awesome. Showed us around Ninh Binh with no time wasted. All experiences were fun and engaging Very satisfied trip”
Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave: an air-conditioned day trip with English guide, boat ride, optional bike ride and buffet lunch.
“I liked it better then ha long bay! Cycling was great. Go hiking as high as possible. I'd even recommend to stay there for a night!”
Limousine day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Bình: Bai Đính/Hoa Lư temples, Trang An cave-boat, and Múa Cave peak views. Lunch included.
“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go…”
Small-group Ninh Binh highlights tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Mua Caves 500 steps, scooter loop, pagodas, and lunch.
“Such an amazing time exploring the beautiful country side of Tam Coc with Tim - his bubbly energy and kind character was a great touch to the experience. We were able to connect with the locals on the Jeep and Boat ride. Thanks Tim!”
One packed day from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Hoa Lu temples, a sampan cave cruise, biking villages, and the Hang Mua viewpoint.
“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat time, cycling option, Mua Cave steps, and a scenic buffet lunch.
“Excellent itinerary for Ninh Binh & experience overall! I had two elderly parents with me, and our tour guide, Trang made extra efforts to ensure that my parents were taken care of even if we were not participating in a particular activity (such Read more”
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with bicycle at Hoa Lu, Trang An grotto boat ride, Mua Cave 500 steps, buffet lunch, and shuttle pickup.
“The boat trip to the caves is great. We can also participate by peddling along with the peddler which one does not get to do often.”
Hanoi to Ninh Binh day trip with Hoa Lu temples, Trang An cave boat ride, Mua Cave steps, lunch, and comfy round-trip transfers.
“Fantastic trip! A lot packed in to one day but well worth it. The view from the top of the mountain, then visiting the old capital and the boat trip was all brilliant. Our guide Mike was very friendly and informative too.”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip with Mua Cave views, a bike ride, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples. Lunch and entry included.
“Best tour in Vietnam! Request for guide Felix. Excellent English and Vietnamese. Very knowledgeable about locations and history. Gives great advice on do’s and dont’s. Best tour guide I’ve had. I’ve been on many tours and I don’t write many reviews, but Felix was the best tour guide we’ve ever had on any tour. Views…”
3 days from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Lan Ha/Ha Long Bay on a 5-star cruise with private balcony, kayaking, cooking class, and meals.
“Loved the cruise. Activities, food everything was great. The staff was very attentive and the rooms were beautiful”
Spend a long day in Ninh Binh with Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An boat caves, and Mua Cave steps. Buffet lunch and tickets included.
“A great day. The temple was impressive. The view from the river stunning. I would strongly recommend these place to visit”
A small-group Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi covering Hoa Lu, boat time in Trang An or Tam Coc, bike rides, lunch, and the 500-step Mua Cave view.
“More than we expected. Communication before the trip was good (pickup times etc.) , Ryan the guide was amazing,first off riding by motorbike in front of the bus to guide you to the bus, then being friendly and very knowledgeable throughout the tour. The buffet lunch was excellent.”
2-day luxury route from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay with Trang An sampans, caves, Luon kayaking, Titop views, and a sunset party.
“Tour guide Alex was great! Very good at telling the story of Vietnam, friendly and very approachable.. great value for money.. overall we had the best day and time with Alex visiting Halong Bay.. would highly recommend”
A full-day Hanoi to Ninh Binh loop with Hoa Lu temples, a 500-step Hang Mua climb, and a Tam Coc bamboo-boat ride through three caves.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh in 10.5 hours: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc/Trang An boat ride, temple stops, lunch, and hotel transfers for $35.
“It was good but a little confusing as the one experience has 6 options and I wasn’t sure what I was picking. More details would have been nice.”
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