Explore Ninh Binh’s Highlights on a Private Day Trip from Hanoi

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Guests will be picked up from their hotels or accommodations in Hanoi, then depart for Ninh Binh (approximately 2 hours), including a 20-minute break along the way.

   2.3 h

2. Visitors explore ancient temples dedicated to Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, admire traditional architecture, and learn about Vietnam’s early history. Guests can also enjoy a relaxing walk, take photos of the limestone scenery, and join a guided tour for deeper cultural insights.

   1.2 hAdmission included

3. Visitors can enjoy a 30-minute scenic bike ride to Bich Dong Pagoda, one of the oldest and most beautiful pagodas in Ninh Binh.

   40 min

4. Enjoy lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine and the best local flavors. After lunch , visitors can take a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, passing through stunning limestone caves and rice fields. The journey is often rowed by local people using traditional techniques, creating a unique and relaxing experience.

   2.5 hAdmission included

5. After the boat ride, continue to Mua Cave, where visitors climb nearly 500 stone steps to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc’s limestone landscape and rice fields. The hike is a light adventure and a favorite spot for photography. Guests can also explore the cave at the base, stroll around peaceful lotus ponds, and enjoy the scenic surroundings—offering a perfect blend of exercise, nature, and sightseeing.

   1.3 hAdmission included

6. After the hike, guests return to the car and travel back to Hanoi (approximately 2 hours). Guests will be dropped off at their hotels.

   2.3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Hanoi

• Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 9454 experiences we list in Hanoi.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 880 of 9454.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, mixes lakeside temples, French colonial boulevards and an Old Quarter where street food and scooters fill every lane.

The Old Quarter's narrow streets, each once devoted to a single trade, sit just north of Hoan Kiem Lake, where the red Huc Bridge leads to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Wander at dawn to see tai chi by the water, or after dark when the pavements fill with food stalls and low plastic stools.

Top-ranked sights in Hanoi: Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge (Cau Long Bien).

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