Why choose this Hanoi tour ?

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:



Make the most of your Hanoi adventure

What makes Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi a unique experience ?

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)

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)

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • 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


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN
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    No Mua Cave: This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism
    Duration: 1 day
    Great Lunch: Buffet or set menu lunch in Vietnamese style
    New itinerary: visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR (No mua Cave)
    Comfortable shuttle bus
    NOT INCLUDED: Electric car service in Bai Dinh (100,000VND/adult/2ways). Please buy this ticket yourself
    Pickup included
  • BAI DINH -TRANGAN (Deluxe)
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    Deluxe bus – small group: Join-in Group tour, This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism.
    Duration: 1 day
    Delicious Lunch: Buffet or set menu in Vietnamese style at local restaurant
    ITNERARY 5: Visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR
    New and modern bus
    NOT INCLUDED: electric car service in Bai Dinh (cost 100,000VND/adult/2ways), extra for Mua Cave (100,000 VND)
    Pickup included
  • HOALU-TAMCOC-MUACAVE (normal)
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    Join-in group tour: Join-in, Economy option with many activities.
    Duration: 1 day
    Delicious Lunch: at local restaurant
    HOA LU – TAM COC – MUA CAVE: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU
    Shuttle bus
    Pickup included
  • HOALU-TAMCOC(normal)
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    Join-in Group: Economy option tour
    Duration: 1 day
    Delicious Lunch: (set menu or buffet) at Local Restaurant
    HOA LU – TAM COC: visiting HOA LU Ancient Capital with King Dinh & Le Temple, BOATING at TAM COC
    Shuttle bus
    Pickup included
  • HOALU-TAMCOC-MUA CAVE(deluxe)
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    Deluxe bus – small group: SMALL Join-in Group max 18 passengers. It’s suitable for couple, family with children or the elders…. Buffet Lunch
    Duration: 11 hours
    Buffet Lunch
    MUA CAVE- TAM COC- HOA LU: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU

    Pickup included
  • Private Tour with Mua Cave
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    Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders…
    Duration: 12 hours
    DELICIOUS SET MENU LUNCH: Having delicious set menu Lunch (in Vietnamese style) in local restaurant
    Flexible itinerary: Visiting King Dinh & Le Temple
    Hiking to Mua Cave
    Boating to Tam Coc
    Biking around country side
    PRIVATE TRANSFER: New, modern and comfortable car/mini bus
    Pick up: in Hanoi Center at those districts: Hoan Kiem/Hai Ba Trung/Ba Dinh/Cau Giay/Hoang Mai
    Pickup included
  • Private – Customize Tour
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    Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders… Customize tours.
    Duration: 1 day
    Great set menu lunch: Vietnamese cuisines, vegi meals…
    You can choose any of 3 points: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Pagoda
    PRIVATE TRANSFER: Private car/ mini van/ mini bus which depends on the number of passenger you book
    Pickup included

Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • 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
  • Pick up and drop off at hotels located outside of the Old Quarter area
  • 60,000vnd/2 ways Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda (if you choose tour option 5 and 6)
  • Surcharge 5US$/person for travelling during Lunar New Year from 09 February 2024 – 13 February 2024

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Special Instructions:

    • Please call to 02439262328 (Operator Hotline 24/7) or whatsapp/imess to +84 372 536 020
    (Ms Ian ) to confirm your booking, pick up point & pick up time.

    There are 6 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)
    – CLASSIC ITINERARY 1: HOA LU + TAM COC
    – ITINERARY 2: HOA LU – MUA CAVE – TAM COC
    – ITINERARY 3: BAI DINH PAGODA – MUA CAVE – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR
    – ITNERARY 4: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR

    • Free pick up and drop off in Hanoi Old Quarter of Hoan Kiem district only ( Because we’ll pick up many customers staying at different hotels in the Old Quarter, Hanoi so it take around 30-45 minutes to pick up all. Kindly contact us to know estimated pick up time, it depends on your hotel located). If your hotel is not in Old Quarter area, Please come to No. 9 Hang Huong st at 7:30am to join the tour
    • Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
    • The itinerary could be changed due to the bad weather condition
    • Sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes are recommended
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • There is only one drop off point (Thang Long Water Puppet Show Theatre). If the tour departs on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, most of the streets in Hanoi Old Quarter do not allow vehicles due to the Night Market on the weekends. In that case, there is walking only.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Vietnam Open Tour Limited Company.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 603 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.