Full-Day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi, departing from Hanoi, is a very popular tour program for both foreign and domestic tourists. With the advantage of short travel time (only 2 hours) and many interesting destinations, the tour will bring you many experiences, not only about natural landscapes but also historical and cultural relics and the life of the ancient capital since the 10th century.
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Full Day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi – What is your choice?
Option 0: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc-Bich Dong $79 USD/pax
Option 1: Tuyet Tinh Coc, Mua Cave, Trang An: $79 USD/pax
Option 2: Hoa Lu, Tuyet Tinh Coc, Trang An: $68 USD/pax
Option 3: Hoa Lu, Tuyet Tinh Coc, and Tam Coc-Bich Dong: $68 USD/pax
Option 4A: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, biking, swimming: $79 USD/pax
Option 4B: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, biking, swimming, sunset party: $79 USD/pax
Option 5: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave: $79 USD/pax
Option 6: Bai Dinh, Trang An boat trip: $68 USD/pax
Let’s learn more about the options and choose the best for your group.
Option 0: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc-Bich Dong
Price: $79 USD/pax
7.20–7:45: Picking up visitors in hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
09:00: Having a short break at the halfway point for 15–20 minutes
09:40: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
09:50: Visiting Dinh King Temple and then traveling to Lying Dragon Mountain to watch the landscape
11:00: Visiting Mua Cave and enjoying the beautiful panoramic river and mountains view by climbing 500 steps up to Lying Dragon Mountain
12:30: Enjoying traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local homestay next to the Ngo Dong River
13:40: Enjoying a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- the first cave, Hang Hai – the second cave and Hang Ba- the third cave
15:10: Cycling through the paddy fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda
16:00: Visiting the ancient pagoda, Bich Dong built in 10 century
16:45: Leaving Tam Coc for Hanoi
19:00: Dropping off at hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. The tour ends.
Option 1: Tuyet Tinh Coc, Mua Cave, and Trang An
Price: $79 USD/pax
7:30–08:00: Picking up visitors in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10:20: Visiting Tuyet Tinh Coc. Enjoying a stunning view after climbing up 200 steps and visiting the pagoda in the cave in the middle of the mountain
11:30: Reaching Mua Cave Climbing up 500 steps to enjoy the stunning view of Ninh Binh City, limestone mountains, and the Ngo Dong River
13:00: Having a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant
14:00: Enjoying the sampan boat trip in Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex and passing through caves and a stunning 1000-meter cave
16:30: Leaving Trang An for Hanoi
19:00: Dropping off visitors in hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour ends.
Option 2: Hoa Lu, Tuyet Tinh Coc, and Trang An
Price: $68 USD/pax
7.30–8.00: Picking up visitors in hotels from the Hanoi Old Quarter
10:20: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10:30: Visiting the Dinh King temple built in the 17th century
11:30: Visiting Am Tien Cave and Pagoda and enjoying a breathtaking panoramic view at Tuyet Tinh Coc
12:30: Having a buffet lunch at a local restaurant
13:30: Enjoy a three-hour sampan boat trip in Trang An Eco-Tourism Landscape. Discovering the majestic caves, especially the 1000-meter-long cave
16:30: Leaving Trang An for Hanoi
19:00: Dropping off visitors in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
Option 3: Hoa Lu, Tuyet Tinh Coc, and Tam Coc-Bich Dong
Price: $68 USD/pax
10:30: Visiting Dinh King Temple, built in the 17th century in ancient Hoa Lu Capital.
11:30: Discovering Am Tien Cave and enjoying the stunning view at Tuyet Tinh Coc
12:20: Having a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant
13:30: Enjoy the Sampan boat trip through the three emerald water caves on the beautiful river overlooking the countryside landscape
15:30: Cycling on the peaceful country roads to Bich Dong Pagoda and spending 40 minutes visiting the ancient Pagoda
16:30: Leaving Tam Coc for Hanoi.
18:45: Arriving in Hanoi and finishing the unforgettable full-day trip!
Option 4A: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, biking, swimming
Price: $79 USD/pax
7.30 – 8.00: Picking up visitors in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10:10: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10:20: Visiting Tuyet Tinh Coc-Am Tien Cave. Climbing 200 steps to take overview pictures
11:15: Visiting Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic river and mountain views by climbing 500 steps up to Lying Dragon Mountain
12:30: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local Bungalow
13:40: Enjoying a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- The first cave, Hang Hai – the second cave and Hang Ba- the third cave.
15:10: Cycling through the rice fields and villages to visit Bich Dong Pagoda
16:00: Swimming in the swimming pool and having fruit and tea
16: 45: Leaving Tam Coc for Hanoi
19:00: Dropping off visitors in hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. The tour ends.
Option 4B: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, biking, swimming, sunset party
Price: $79 USD/pax
7.30 – 8.00: Picking up guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10:10: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10:20: Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Dai Co Viet in the 10th and 11th Century
11:15: Visiting Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic mountain view
12:30: Enjoying traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local Bungalow
13:40: Enjoying a sampan boat trip in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca, the first cave; Hang Hai, the second cave; and Hang Ba, the third cave.
15:10: Cycling through the rice fields and villages to visit Thai Vi Temple
16:00: Enjoying a sunset party with tea and fruits free at the swimming pool: relaxing, swimming
16: 45: Leaving Tam Coc for Hanoi
19:00: Dropping visitors in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter. The tour ends.
Option 5: Bai Dinh, Trang An, and Mua Cave
Price: $79 USD/pax
7:30 AM: Picking up visitors in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10:30 AM: Arriving at the Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam and Southeast Asia with 500 La Han statues, the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight
12:00: Having a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.
13:00: Enjoying the boat trip in Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex; visiting Trinh Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and natural caves
15:30: Keep going to visit Mua Cave. Climbing up 500 steps to enjoy the stunning view
16:30: Leaving Mua Cave for Hanoi
19h00: Dropping visitors in hotels from the Hanoi Old Quarter. Tour ends.
Option 6: Bai Dinh, Trang An, boat trip
Price: $68 USD/pax
7.30 – 08.00: Picking up visitors in hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
10.30: Arriving at the Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest one not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. You will see a large number of 500 Arhats statues, and the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam (10 meters in height and 100 tons in weight), and three huge bronze statues of Tam The. The tour guide will also give you an introduction to beliefs and religions in Vietnam.
12.30: Having a buffet lunch at a local restaurant with some special dishes such as goat meat, goat soup, deep-fried rice…
13.30: Leaving for Trang An eco-tourism attraction. You will blow your mind with many breathtaking tunnel caves, especially 1000-meter-cave
16.30: Taking the return bus to Hanoi
18.30: Dropping off the hotel. Tour ends.
Full Day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi included
- Transfer by bus with A/C
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
- Boat trip and bike trip, as mentioned in the tour program
- Bottle of water
- Entrance fees
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Travel Insurance
Full Day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi excluded
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Foods and drinks not mentioned above
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel outside Hanoi Old Quarter
Children policy
- Child < 4 years old: free of charge
- Child 4–7 years old: 50% off
- Child > 7 years old: as adult
Cancellation policy
- Within 24 hours: no refund
- Before 24 hours: full refund
What to bring on the Full Day Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi?
- Hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect spray
- Camera, smartphone
- Comfortable clothes and sports shoes
