--- title: Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc Boat Ride lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 9157 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 121 (Ninh Binh Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-day-trip-from-hanoi-with-tam-coc-boat-ride/ --- # Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi with Tam Coc Boat Ride In our comparison: #4 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview "Explore Ninh Binh on a full-day trip from Hanoi and discover the region’s highlights with a guided small-group tour. Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, then explore Mua Cave and take in panoramic views of the surrounding limestone landscape. Enjoy a scenic boat ride through the caves of Tam Coc and cycle through the countryside to Bich Dong Pagoda. Savor an authentic Vietnamese lunch and travel comfortably between Hanoi and Ninh Binh by limousine van with hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Wi-Fi, and bottled water. Discover Ninh Binh’s top highlights on a convenient day trip from Hanoi Explore Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s ancient capital, and Mua Cave Take a boat ride through the limestone caves of Tam Coc Cycle through the countryside to Bich Dong Pagoda Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch and complimentary bottled water Travel by limousine van with hotel pickup and drop-off from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Wi-Fi" Small-group tour with a maximum of 9 guests per group. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 9 people: small group - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch with authentic Vietnamese set menu **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 9157 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Aloha Vietnam Travel & Guide - Group: Shared, up to 9 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.97 from 9157 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 9115 of 9157. - 5 stars: 8933 (98%) - 4 stars: 182 (2%) - 3 stars: 23 (0%) - 2 stars: 16 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ## What's included - Lunch with authentic Vietnamese set menu - Professional English-speaking tour guide - Bicycle use for countryside cycling - Air-conditioned limousine van from Hanoi Old Quarter - All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets - WiFi, conical hat, bottled water, wet towel and farewell drink ## Not included - Pickup and drop-off outside Hanoi Old Quarter - Breakfast, dinner and alcoholic beverages - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Ninh Binh** (6h) - 7.00 – 07:15: Pick up guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter 09:15: Arrive at Hoa Lu ancient capital, Visit Dinh King temple 10:30: Visit Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic river and mountains view by climb 500 steps up tp Lying Dragon Mountain 12:00: Enjoy... 2. **Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & le Dynasties** (45m; admission included) - Visit the first ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th and 11th century. You will hang out about 45 minutes to see Dinh King temple at the mountainous area 3. **Mua Caves** (1h; admission included) - -Hiking 500 steps to the top of the mountain to enjoy the breaktaking views of river, mountain and Ninh Binh City - Visit dry Cave - Visit lotus farm with colorful flowers with amazing photos in the lotus season in the summer 4. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (1h 45m; admission included) - Have a sampan boat trip on Ngo Dong River to pass three emeral water caves, among limestone mountains and rice field by local rowers. 5. **Bich Dong Pagoda** (1h; admission included) - Visit an ancient pagoda, was built in 1428 in the village. Climb 200 steps to see three parts of pagoda: the lower pagoda at the foot of mountain, the middle pagoda at the half of mountain and the top pagoda on the top of mountain. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 121** | €75 | 11h | 4.97 (9157) | shared, max 9 | | [Ninh Binh Hightlight & Hidden Gem from Hanoi with Skip-The-Line](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-hightlight-hidden-gem-from-hanoi-with-skip-the-line/?format=md) | €86 | 10h | 4.99 (4737) | shared | | [Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/ninh-binh-full-day-small-group-of-9-guided-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 4.99 (1878) | shared | | [Luxury Full Day Ninh Binh Tour From Hanoi](/vietnam/hanoi/tours/luxury-full-day-ninh-binh-tour-from-hanoi/?format=md) | €77 | 11h | 5.0 (454) | shared | Ranked #4 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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