Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi
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Just 68 miles (110 km) and 2.5 hours driving from Hanoi center, you will have a chance to enjoy beautiful landscapes in one of the most storied provinces in the north of Vietnam. Many backpackers choose Ninh Binh as a stop-over for their trip through Vietnam. Stop in Hoa Lu, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, and explore the historic city on a guided tour, admiring its ancient Le and Dinh dynasty temples. - Tam Coc, where you are welcomed with a delicious buffet lunch of typical Vietnamese cuisine. After lunch, set sail along the Ngo Dong River and cruise through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc, with its jagged karst cliffs, lush rice paddies, and atmospheric caves, often called the 'Ha Long Bay of the interior.' and visit the Mua Cave on Dragon Mountain. This products with plenty itineraries for your choice:
Your experience
Stop 1
Driver and Tour guide pick you up at hotels (in Old Quarter of Hanoi) then pass by Hanoi Opera House (last pick up point) before heading to the south of Hanoi to Ninh Binh Province. Stop at middle way for short break (15 minutes)
Stop 2
There are 6 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Depending to the tour grade you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions with the following itineraries: 1- ITINERARY 1 - CLASSIC: HOA LU + TAM COC 2- ITINERARY 2: HOA LU – MUA CAVE – TAM COC. 3- ITINERARY 3: MUA CAVE + TAMCOC + BICH DONG PAGODA 4 – ITNERARY 5: BAI DINH PAGODA – MUA CAVE – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR. 5 - ITNERARY 6: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR 7 - Private - Customize Tour Note: After pick up in Old Quarter area (or the meeting point), the Bus will head to south of Hanoi (short break in middle way for 15 minutes)
What’s included
- Admission tour included mentioned at option tour you choose
- Transported by model AC bus
- Detail itinerary mentioned in the selected option
- Boat trip
- Lunch (with local food - Vietnamese cuisines)
- 0.5l Bottled water on bus per person per day
- English speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up & drop off in the Old Quarter area
Not included
- Drinks, Gratuities, What not mentioned clearly
- 100.000vnd/2 ways Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda (if you choose tour option 5 and 6)
- Surcharge 8 US$/per on Christmas, New Year, Tet holidays ( February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026)
Meeting and pickup
If you are staying outside of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, please go to our office at 7:10 am to join the tour
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are 5 attraction: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Depending to the tour option you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions mentioned at What to expect. Please see description at each tour option
- Itinerary can change due to the weather condition
- Sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended
- We recommended bringing a hat, umbrella, raincoat, sunglasses
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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