Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi
Overview
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:
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What's Included
✓ Included
- 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
- 100.000vnd/2 ways Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda (if you choose tour option 5 and 6)
- Surcharge 8 US$/per on Christmas, New Year, Tet holidays ( February 16, 2026 to February 20, 2026)
Itinerary
Meeting & End Point
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Good to Know
- 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
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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.