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Boat Tours in Ninh Binh, All 15 Weighed Up

22 tours  ·  from $18

There is never a spare day going. These 15 boat tours in Ninh Binh are the ones that earn the slot, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Hoa Lu and the Dinh and Le temples
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

1.Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,384 reviews · from $33Our pick

Escape Hanoi for a 12 to 13-hour small-group trip to Ninh Binh. An English-speaking guide leads you through Hoa Lu, a short village bike ride, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc boat journey, and the steep climb at Mua Cave. Pickup, transport, bikes, lunch, and water are included. Sunny is one guide frequently praised for his humor and storytelling.

“We got really excited about this but it’s a long day and pretty touristy. We didn’t have a great guide unfortunately, I think that would have made a difference if we did (he didn’t really have a great grasp of English and wasn’t very informative). The highlights were the boat ride and the hike. If I was to do this again I’d pay a bit more and arrange a private transport.”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Hoa Lu temples and the first bicycle ride
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

2.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,886 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi by shuttle bus, bicycle, bamboo boat, and on foot. Visit Hoa Lu’s Dinh and Le temples, ride through rural scenery, eat a Vietnamese buffet, cruise Trang An grottoes, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Max, Liam, James, Tim, and Jason have led recent departures.

“Max (our tour guide) was friendly, energetic, informative and very funny. He gave us a lot of information, told plenty of jokes and made sure we were all safe and sound. He really ensured we had a great experience. The places we visited were amazing. Thank you and see you again!”

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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Bai Dinh Pagoda and its record-sized scale
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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

3.Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,183 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine shuttle for a full day of temples, caves, river scenery, and mountain views. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Trang An for about two hours, then climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave. The tour includes tickets, lunch, water, and an English-speaking guide such as Son.

“A great day. The temple was impressive. The view from the river stunning. I would strongly recommend these place to visit”

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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour - The Hanoi pickup and long ride to Ninh Binh
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From Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

4.Tam Coc Boat Trip and Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 733 reviews · 1 day · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Loi, Thomas, Brian, or another assigned leader. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps, then take a two-hour Tam Coc boat ride through limestone mountains and three caves. The $43 price includes transport, entry fees, lunch, and water.

“Amazing trip - such beautiful natural surroundings. Our guide, Thomas, was lovely, helpful and informative. would recommend this trip to everyone. Definitely will be going back to Ninh Binh and Tam Coc - Thank you Thomas 😊”

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Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu - Hoa Lu and the first look at Vietnam’s royal past
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Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

5.Highlight Ninh Binh Full Day Tour Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave, Hoa Lu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $41

Travel from Hanoi in a small group of up to 17, with hotel pickup, a Vietnamese buffet, village cycling, Hoa Lu, a 1.5-hour Tam Coc boat ride, and the Mua Cave climb. Guides such as Nam, Long, Bao, and Henry are known for clear explanations and good humor. An accessible option skips the climbing.

“Friendly guide, Long, who worked hard to ensure that everyone felt comfortable and came away learning some background about the places we visited. Sufficient bathroom breaks and opportunities to buy snacks along the way. At one point someone's bike literally snapped in half and Long was able to quickly call a peer to pick the person up via motorbike, which kept the tour moving as scheduled. Boat ride could probably be half as long - 1 hr rather than 1.75 but that's not something the tour operator can change. Definitely worth the convenience of not having to string together these legs of the tour on your own.”

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Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave - Leaving Hanoi in a 17-seat limousine
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Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

6.Full-Day Tour Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Boat Trip and Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $55

Travel from Hanoi in a 17-seat limousine bus with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Tuan, Bao, or Leo. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through a village, eat a Vietnamese buffet, row through Tam Coc’s caves, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave for wide views over the rice fields.

“Our recent trip to Ninh Binh visiting Hoa Lu, Tam Coco and Mua Ca was amazing. Our tour guide Mr. Bao is very knowledgeable, humorous and professional. I dearly recommend anyone visiting Vietnam to go there and get connected with the beautiful scenery there.”

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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit - Choosing between Hoa Lu and Bai Dinh
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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

7.Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · from $37

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Ruby, Duong, Jun, or Aaron, depending on the day. Choose a shared, VIP Dcar, or private tour, then visit Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh, climb Mua Cave, and row through Trang An or Tam Coc. Lunch and Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are included.

“The Budist temples , and the boat trip were both excellent”

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Hoa Lu - Tam Coc: Boat Trip and Bicycle Ride - A buffet lunch with Ninh Binh goat meat
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Hoa Lu – Tam Coc: Boat Trip and Bicycle Ride

8.Hoa Lu – Tam Coc: Boat Trip and Bicycle Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $49

Leave Hanoi by air-conditioned coach for Hoa Lu’s ancient temples, a Vietnamese buffet with Ninh Binh goat, a countryside bicycle ride, and a 1 to 2-hour sampan trip through Tam Coc’s caves. English-speaking guide Kimi has drawn praise for being funny and caring. Pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“Started with a unscheduled stop at bamboo factory for almost an hour. That put us behind schedule and with late afternoon rain we could not do the climb to the famous lookout point. Temple visit nothing special, bike ride is more of a photoup. Lunch was ok and boat ride through 2 caves very nice.”

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Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu - Am Tien Cave- Trang An boat ride - Hoa Lu: Vietnam’s first capital
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Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu – Am Tien Cave- Trang An boat ride

9.Ninh Binh Daily Tour: Hoa Lu – Am Tien Cave- Trang An boat ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $72

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Tuyet Tinh Coc, and Trang An in about 11 hours. You’ll visit royal temples, climb 200 steps for a lake view, eat a buffet lunch, and ride a local sampan through caves. The group is limited to 18, with guides such as Huen, Vu, Bob, Maya, or Tan assigned by departure.

“Amazing trip, great experience and Vu was an excellent and really knowledgable guide. The food was amazing and there were plenty of opportunities for photos/bathroom breaks with clean facilities”

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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An Tour and Boat Ride - Hoa Lu, where Vietnam’s early royal story begins
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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An Tour and Boat Ride

10.Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, and Trang An Tour and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · from $56

Join an English-speaking guide, with Sonny among the guides who may lead the trip, for a full day from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Mua Mountain, and Trang An. You’ll visit two royal temples, climb 500 steps for broad views, eat a Vietnamese buffet, and float through emerald water caves on a sampan boat.

“This is a must if you are visiting Vietnam! It was quite a long drive from Hanoi but well worth it. The views are amazing and the boat ride through the longest cave was impressive. Although we have been a little concerned about the corona virus, our guide said we were quite lucky it was so slow. Usually there is over an hour wait for the boats. We must have seen only a dozen or so on the water. Also, February is quite cool so pack a rain coat and warm jacket (think an average day in San Francisco 50s 60s F).”

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Ninh Binh Tour: Full-Day Hoa Lu and Tam Coc Boat Tour - 7:00 to 9:15, leaving Hanoi for the countryside
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Ninh Binh Tour: Full-Day Hoa Lu and Tam Coc Boat Tour

11.Ninh Binh Tour: Full-Day Hoa Lu and Tam Coc Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $34

Spend 10 to 11 hours from Hanoi visiting Hoa Lu’s royal temples, eating a Vietnamese buffet, and riding a bamboo boat through Tam Coc’s rice fields and three caves. An English-speaking guide such as Tony, Lee, or Nghia may lead the day. Hotel pickup is limited to Hanoi’s Old Quarter, and Mua Cave is an optional extra.

“I have a few day free in Hanoi, not sure which places should I go. I booked a short day trip to Ninh Binh at last minutes and didn’t have a high expectation. But I was surprised when arriving. It’s such a beautiful place. Truly stunning scenery ! One of the most amazing experiences I have ever had, and I've had a lot. I would call doing a day trip involving being picked up from the hotel, visiting a temple, then having buffet lunch and going on a sampan boat ride with that incredible scenery a MUST on one's bucket list, definitely one of my top three best experiences EVER,…”

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Ninh Binh: Trang An Boat Ride, Bich Dong & Mua Cave Sunset - Bich Dong Pagoda and its three quiet levels
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Ninh Binh: Trang An Boat Ride, Bich Dong & Mua Cave Sunset

12.Trang An Boat Ride, Bich Dong & Mua Cave Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · from $18Best value

Travel by motorbike with a local driver or vintage army Jeep from Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An. Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, cruise Trang An by sampan, and climb about 500 steps at Mua Cave. The ride is scenic and flexible, but the driver may offer only basic English and entrance fees are extra.

“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 accommodation as the truck had no cover. This meant we missed the last stop.”

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From your cruise port to Ninh Binh 1 day with our driver - Trang An, where the river passes through caves
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From your cruise port to Ninh Binh 1 day with our driver

13.From your cruise port to Ninh Binh 1 day with our driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · from $98

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Ha Long International Cruise Port to Ninh Binh and back. Visit Trang An or Tam Coc by sampan, climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave, and spend a long day on the road. Entrance fees are extra, and drivers speak basic English.

“The caves ,cruise and beach were all fantastic. The organisation was chaos, we were abandoned by our guide at the kayaking and had no ticket to enter the kayak area . Took ages to sort out by Vietnamese, English speaking person on our tour.”

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Bai Dinh- Mua Cave and Trang An boat trip - Bai Dinh Pagoda: scale over quiet reflection
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Bai Dinh- Mua Cave and Trang An boat trip

14.Bai Dinh- Mua Cave and Trang An boat trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $79

Leave Hanoi by air-conditioned limousine for Mua Cave, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Climb for wide Ninh Binh views, ride an electric car around the huge pagoda complex, eat a buffet lunch, then travel by sampan through limestone caves. The small group has a maximum of 17 people.

“The tour as itself was great, but the tour guide, her English was very bad, so it was hard to understand what she said. As we had Mua Caves at the end of the tour, we were put on another bus, which was not mentioned anywhere. We were tolRead more”

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Ninh Binh Cycling Tour: Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave & Rural Life - Cycling past villages, rice fields, and karst peaks
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Ninh Binh Cycling Tour: Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave & Rural Life

15.Ninh Binh Cycling Tour: Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave & Rural Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · 8 hours · from $28

Spend eight hours cycling quiet village roads with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at Thai Vi Temple, Tam Coc, Bich Dong Pagoda, and Mua Cave. The $28 price includes hotel pickup, bicycle, lunch, water, and guide service, but you pay separately for the Tam Coc boat and Mua Cave entrance. Guide Chung has earned particular praise for his attentive help.

“The activity was well organized and we saw some amazing sights thanks to our guide Chung. Would highly recommend doing it again!”

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