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The 15 Best Ninh Binh Day Trips from Hanoi

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The dry-land Ha Long, two hours south and easily done in a day. This list ranks the best Ninh Binh day trips from Hanoi: which pair Trang An or Tam Coc with the Mua Cave climb, which add the old capital at Hoa Lu, what each costs, how big the groups run, and which leave enough time to row the caves before the crowds arrive.

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Tam Coc boat trip on the Ngo Dong River: caves, karst, and calm

1.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,761 reviews · from $79Our pick

A door-to-door small-group day trip from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Mua Cave views, Tam Coc boats, cycling to Bich Dong, plus river lunch.

“An amazing day out seeing natural beauty of Ninh Binh and hospitality of the locals. Our guide Nien was very knowledgeable and kept us amused with his anecdotes. We were looked after very well and lunch was very enjoyable. I would def recommend this day trip which was professionally organised.”

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

Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Via Boat & Bike - Hoa Lu Temples: Vietnam’s old dynasties, done in one hit

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

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

Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, Tam Coc bamboo boat, optional village bike ride, and Mua Cave steps.

“We booked our full-day tour in Ninh Binh at the very last minute after hearing so many incredible things from other travelers—and it ended up being one of the absolute highlights of our Vietnam trip, right up there with Sa Pa and Ha Long Bay. Yes, it is touristy, but honestly, it’s easy to see why. The boat ride through the river, surrounded by towering limestone mountains and lush scenery, is simply jaw-dropping. Photos really don’t do it justice. Being there in person feels peaceful, surreal, and unforgettable all at once. The day was well organized and gave us a great overview of what makes Ninh Binh so special. If…”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour - Bai Dinh Pagoda or Hoa Lu cycling: choose your first flavor

3.Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh/Hoa Lu, Trang An, & Mua Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,279 reviews · from $46

Hanoi to Ninh Binh by limousine: Bai Dinh or Hoa Lu cycling, Trang An cave boat, Mua Cave views. $46

“It was such a perfect day! Saw so many beautiful sceneries. The temple was impressive and our guide Henry was so knowledgeable about it all and also patient when we went up the Mua cave which I recommend to do such a rewarding view. Trang an river was out of a movie. I would go again and do a different path option for sure!”

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Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line

Ninh Binh HIGHTLIGHT & HIDDEN GEM Tour From Hanoi: Skip-The-Line - Mua Caves: the staircase test that gives you the best angle

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

Hanoi/Ninh Binh: 1-Day Tam Coc/Trang An, Hoa Lu & Mua Caves - Hanoi pickup rules and the 7:30 to 8:00 departure reality

Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine


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

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Hoa Lu-Trang An/Tam Coc-Mua Cave-Cycling-Boat - Cycling Hoa Lu Ancient Capital by bicycle: Dinh King and Le King temples

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

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

Cycle Hoa Lu, ride Trang An grottoes by boat, hike Mua Cave’s 500 steps, and enjoy buffet lunch on a full-day trip from Hanoi.

“I'm very torn on how to write this review... Our guide was great- good English, very energetic. Van was comfortable. Temple stop was nice, good information by our guide. I think we stayed too long though. Everyone was just standing around and we could have gotten on the road to the next stop. The cycling was only ok. Very old bikes and not really much to see on the route, especially when trying to dodge potholes. It was extremely hot but that is not the fault of the company. Lunch was not good. Not only was the food sub par but I also found something in one of the dishes…”

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Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave – Best Seller

Hanoi: Ninh Binh- Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Best Seller - Hoa Lu temples: where the old capital starts the day right

Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

Ninh Binh: Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi - Luxury Limousine + Max 9 People: Comfort That Matters on a Full Day

9.Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · from $85

Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with Mua Cave views, easy bike ride, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples.

“Really nice way to experience Ninh Binh from Hanoi with a small group. We appreciated the early pickup to help beat the crowds, and throughout the day it seemed as if we were ahead of the larger groups. Good variety of activities and the pacing was perfect. Nien was a great guide giving us a lot of history throughout the day.”

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Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise

Hanoi: 3-Day Ninh Binh, Ha Long, & Lan Ha Bay 5-Star Cruise - Day 2: Ninh Binh → Ha Long Bay Cruise in Lan Ha → Kayak/Swim → Spring Rolls → Squid Fishing

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

Ninh Binh Day Trip: Bai Dinh-Trang An-Mua Cave, Buffet, Boat, Bus - Bai Dinh Pagoda: big scale, big details

Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu – Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua Cave

Ninh Binh Day Tour To Visit Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc - Mua Cave - The bike ride around villages: easy effort, real texture

2-Day: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise

2-Day: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Luxury Cruise - Day 1 in Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and the Stair Workout at Mua Cave