NORTHERN VIETNAM
Hanoi’s best days out.
The 15 ninh binh tours worth planning a day around in Hanoi and the north. What each one includes, what it costs, and who runs it.
See Hoa Lư, Bai Dinh, Trang An by boat, and climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps on a one-day Ninh Binh tour with guide and lunch.
Most Popular“Max was the best guide ! Funny and so nice ! The tour was amazing we saw a lot of beautiful places ! I recommend it !”
A guided day in Cuc Phuong National Park from Ninh Binh with a primate rescue center, jungle caves, the 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, and lunch.
“Great trip all around, fun to see the monkeys, had lunch in the park, and went on a beautiful hike afterwards. Pick up time might be late but that’s due to all the different pick up locations not their fault.”
Ninh Binh in one day: Bai Dinh pagoda, Trang An cave boat cruise, and Mua Cave 500 steps, plus lunch and an English guide.
“We went to really interesting places, very easy no stress overall a very fun tour”
One day in Ninh Binh hitting **Hoa Lu**, **Bai Dinh**, **Trang An boat caves**, **Mua Cave**, and **Bich Dong** with hotel pickup and lunch.
“We had the best time! Loved every second of it would highly recommend!”
A smart 6-hour Ninh Binh loop: Trang An cave sampan ride, Bich Dong pagoda, and a 500-step Hang Mua sunset climb.
“It was ok. The Trang boat trip was a bit boring, I’d recommend maybe watching the kong movie first so you could relate to the surroundings a bit more. It was extremely packed. The mountain hike was cool, views at the top were amazing. Unfortunately it rained so we got a grab back to our…”
Hanoi craft villages tour with Van Phuc silk, Chuong conical hats, Bat Trang pottery, Ha Thai lacquer, and Quang Phu Cau incense in 6 hours.
Small group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Quang Phu Cau incense village, Tam Coc caves by boat, Hoa Lu temples, lunch.
“We had an amazing time. All the stops were incredible, we’re so happy we chose this particular tour, especially -cause it’s the only one with a stop at the incense village; which was beautiful. Our guide, Bruce Lee went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely day. We’re so grateful. Thank you!”
One-day Cuc Phuong tour from Ninh Binh: primate rescue, Cave of Prehistoric Man, treks to ancient trees, plus lunch and hotel pickup.
“We had a good time. The guide grew up near Cuc Phuong, so he knew much about and Ninh Binh in gerenal.”
90-minute Ninh Binh rice planting and nom basket fishing with a small English group. Learn farm steps, try fishing, and bathe at waterfall.
Ninh Binh cycling tour with Tam Coc boat, Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda and Mua Cave views, plus local lunch for $28.
4-hour Tam Coc e-bike tour to Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, and Dundj Valley with villages and local life. Small group.
“This e-bike tour was a great way to explore the village, rice fields and the valley. We took a small baot ride to reach Dundj valley and it was filled with ducks, fish, buffallo. Best experience was to feed the ducks by hand 😁. The tour guide was happy, cheerful which made the tour more…”
1-day Ninh Binh trip from Hanoi: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu, Trang An cave boat, and Hang Mua steps for rice-field sunset views.
Vintage jeep ride plus Bich Dong, a 2.5-hour Trang An boat tour through caves, and a 500-step climb at Hang Mua.
Ninh Binh sunset motorbike tour with Coi Khe village, Mua Cave 500 steps, and lantern-lit Hoa Lu, guided in English.
“Absolutely amazing experience! motorbike ride in the rice fields it's something you're going to remember forever! Mua with the stunning views and Hoa Lu full of lanterns and beautiful enlighted pagodas. you have enough time to properly visit each place. Everything was just perfect. Our drivers Long and Tuoi both super kind, professional and funny!…”
Private car day trip from Hanoi to Quang Phu Cau incense village and Ninh Binh, with Hang Mua steps and Trang An boat ride.
“Amazing experience! I've contacted the organizer and they agreed to change the route. The driver was very polite, the car was good”
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