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Day Trips in Ninh Binh: 15 We Would Book Twice

23 tours  ·  from $14

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

Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - Leaving Hanoi and reaching Hoa Lu
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Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

1.Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,706 reviews · from $45Our pick

From Hanoi, you visit Hoa Lu’s royal temples, eat lunch, cycle through Ninh Binh villages, row through Tam Coc or Trang An caves, and climb Mua Cave for wide views. Guides such as Gary, Thang, Hai, and Hop are praised for clear history and friendly care. It is a full, active day with little wasted time.

“Excellent tour. Our tour guide Thang Dang was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Every place we visited was amazing. Just one suggestion to the guide is to bring a cooler with some ice to keep the water cold for the group specifically in summer months. Thanks 👍👏👏”

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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 $43Top rated

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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Sensational Ninh Binh Day Trip & Departs from Ninh Binh - Mua Caves and the view from above
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Sensational Ninh Binh Day Trip & Departs from Ninh Binh

4.Sensational Ninh Binh Day Trip & Departs from Ninh Binh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · from $48

Spend a full day exploring Ninh Binh with a local guide, visiting Bich Dong Pagoda, Mua Caves, Hoa Lu, and Trang An. The $48 tour includes transport, entrance fees, lunch, water, and parking. Guides such as Moon, Dang, Huyen, and Tracey add history, local insight, and plenty of help with photos.

“Ninh was a great tour guide, professional and attentive to all in her group. Lunch was exceptional .”

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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip - The morning drive from Ninh Binh to the park
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Ninh Binh: Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

5.Cuc Phuong Jungle Hike & Wildlife Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 327 reviews · 9 hours · from $26

Travel from Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, or Trang An to Cuc Phuong with an English-speaking guide such as Hoa or Viet. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, walk through rainforest to a 1,000-year-old Cay Cho tree, see an ancient cave, and eat Vietnamese food in the park. Expect about 6 km of walking, mud in wet weather, and possible leeches.

“Fantastic tour! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were comfortable. The driver was safe and professional, and the whole trip was organized perfectly. Highly recommended!”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch - The morning ride from Hanoi to Hoa Lu
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

6.Hoa Lu, Trang An Caves & Mua Cave Day Trip and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave in a comfortable air-conditioned van. Visit 10th-century temples, eat a buffet lunch, ride a sampan through caves, and climb about 500 steps for views over Ngo Dong River. Guides such as Thong, Moon, Giang, and Frankie have earned praise for clear English and friendly care.

“The day trip to Ninh Binh was great! The nature and temples were beautiful, and the cycling tour was a highlight since it took us to a less touristy area. A well-organized trip and a great way to see the countryside!”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave Scenic Day Trip - Lunch before the Tam Coc boat ride
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave Scenic Day Trip

7.Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave Scenic Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $36

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter for Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave in Ninh Binh. Guide Loi, also written Lợi, leads this full-day outing with hotel pickup, lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, a Tam Coc boat ride, and countryside cycling. Expect an active day, a long outing, and a steep climb for wide valley views.

“Our tour guide Mr Lợi was amazing! Energetic, funny and kind. We had quite bad weather for our trip but he made sure it wasn’t miserable. The view point is amazing, a shame we couldn’t see further and the boats were really fun. Our lady drivRead more”

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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip - Leaving Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

8.Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Quy, May, Mike, or Sam. You’ll visit temples, cycle through a village, eat a buffet lunch, cruise through limestone scenery, and climb about 500 steps for views over Tam Coc.

“Biking through Ninh Binh and hiking the Mua Caves at sunset were the highlight for sure. Very beautiful but I wish we got a little more freedom for the bike ride. The buffet food was also subpar but didn’t really expect too much so it’s ok. Overall worthwhile experience! Beautiful views and vibes”

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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi - Buffet lunch with Vietnamese specialties
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Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

9.Exploring Bai Dinh Pagoda -Trang An -Mua Cave with Buffet Lunch 1 Day From Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $48

Spend 11 to 12 hours visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, boating through Trang An’s cave network, and climbing about 500 steps at Mua Cave. The tour includes Hanoi Old Quarter pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, boat tickets, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes such as goat meat. Guides may include Ruby, Jack, or Quyen.

“The tour was beyond my expectations. I’ve been to SaPa Funsipan, so I was expecting similar experience. But Black Lady Mountain blew it out of the sky. There is so much to see and the facilities were amazing. Unfortunately, because of the diRead more”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Tam Coc Full-Day Trip - Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s former capital
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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Tam Coc Full-Day Trip

10.Hoa Lu, Mua Cave and Tam Coc Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 164 reviews · from $45

Leave Hanoi’s Old Quarter for Hoa Lu, the former Vietnamese capital, then climb to Mua Cave Viewpoint for wide views over Tam Coc. After lunch, take a 1.5-hour sampan ride through three river caves. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Max, Lee, and Ngoc lead the day, with pickup, transport, meals, and entrance fees included.

“We had Tony for our guide and he was ! This tour is worth every penny. Recommend comfy shoes, lots of water and cover from the sun!”

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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip - The morning road from Hanoi to Hoa Lu
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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

11.Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · from $43

Spend a full day in Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hoa Lu temples, rowing through Trang An caves, eating a local lunch, and climbing Mua Cave’s 486 steps. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, boat trip, and lunch are included. Guides may include Harry, Bao, Leo, or Hoang.

“We had a great time! We loved how much we could pack into a day and the diversity in what we saw and did!”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave Day Trip - Hoa Lu and Vietnam’s early royal capital
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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave Day Trip

12.Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc and Mua Cave Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · from $60

Travel from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave with an English-speaking guide such as Victor, Mike, Quy, or Flora. You’ll visit royal temples, cycle among limestone peaks, eat a Vietnamese buffet, take a 1.5-hour sampan ride, and climb nearly 500 steps for wide views over Tam Coc.

“Mike was our guide, it was really a pleasure to travel to Nonh Binh with him. He's a special person, funny, and giver accurate instructions to enjoy your stay relaxed. I wish I had more time in the Lying Dragon Mountain, the rest of the activities had tge right timing to me. Thank you again!”

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Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi - Bai Dinh Pagoda and its enormous scale
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Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi

13.Bai Dinh, Trang An and Mua Cave Day Trip from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · from $49

Spend about 13 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi. Visit giant Bai Dinh Pagoda by electric car, eat a buffet lunch, row through Trang An’s limestone caves, and climb Mua Cave’s 500 steps. English-speaking guides such as Kimmy, Dylan, and Circus have received strong praise, though the long day and unclear Mua Cave timing deserve attention.

“Must do trip. Met amazing people from around the world. Boat trip was so peaceful and well worth it.”

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From Hanoi: 1-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour with Lunch - The early Hanoi pickup and long ride south
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From Hanoi: 1-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour with Lunch

14.1-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Spend a full day outside Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda or Hoa Lu, eating a 20-dish Vietnamese buffet, cruising through Trang An or Tam Coc, and climbing Mua Cave. Guides such as Thao, Quang, Willy, and Ben have earned strong praise for keeping the busy schedule friendly and organized.

“amazing tour wonderful guide and driver clean car wonderful itenrary and activities very decent local people will recommend 100%”

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Day Trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave - Hoa Lu and the temples of Vietnam’s early dynasties
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Day Trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave

15.Day Trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $48

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh in a small group of up to 15 people. Visit the 10th-century capital at Hoa Lu, float through Trang An’s limestone caves, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. The day lasts about 10 to 12 hours, with hotel pickup, admission fees, and a mobile ticket included.

“we booked a 6 day trip to ninh binh, sapa, halong bay, and hanoi. our visit, stay, food, guide, and tour agency is organised, comfortable, and price is reasonable. thank you for making our experience easy and happy.”

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