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title: Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi
lang: en
type: tour
city: Hanoi
country: Vietnam
price: 34
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.67
reviews: 673
duration_minutes: 630
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 121 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-trips-from-hanoi/
---

# Ninh Binh Day Trips- from Hanoi

In our comparison: #121 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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:

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Group size varies by option: small group from €41 · max 18 from €45 · private from €154
- Starts 07:00, 07:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €34 per person for the HOALU-TAMCOC(normal) option; other options up to €190
- Duration: 10h 30m
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 673 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Vietnam Open Tour Limited Company
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €41 · max 18 from €45 · private from €154
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:00, 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.67 from 673 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 634 of 673.

- 5 stars: 515 (77%)
- 4 stars: 119 (18%)
- 3 stars: 24 (4%)
- 2 stars: 8 (1%)
- 1 star: 7 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOALU-TAMCOC(normal) | €34 / person | English | Join-in Group: Economy option tour Duration: 1 day Delicious Lunch: (set menu or buffet) at Local Restaurant HOA LU - TAM COC: visiting HOA LU Ancient Capital with King Dinh & Le Temple, BOATING at TAM COC Shuttle bus Pickup included |
| BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN | €40 / person | English | No Mua Cave: This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism Duration: 1 day Great Lunch: Buffet or set menu lunch in Vietnamese style New itinerary: visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN BOAT TOUR (No mua Cave) Comfortable shuttle bus NOT INCLUDED: Electric car service in Bai Dinh (150,000VND/adult/2ways). Please buy this ticket yourself Pickup included |
| BAI DINH -TRANGAN (Deluxe) | €41 / person | English | Deluxe bus - small group: Join-in Group tour, This option suitable for tourist travel with family who love local culture and Buddhism. Duration: 1 day Delicious Lunch: Buffet or set menu in Vietnamese style at local restaurant ITNERARY 5: Visit 2 destinations: BAI DINH PAGODA – TRANG AN BOAT TOUR New and modern bus NOT INCLUDED: electric car service in Bai Dinh (cost 150,000VND/adult/2ways), extra for Mua Cave (150,000 VND) Pickup included |
| HOALU-TAMCOC-MUACAVE (normal) | €42 / person | English | Join-in group tour: Join-in, Economy option with many activities. Duration: 1 day Delicious Lunch: at local restaurant HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU + BIKING Shuttle bus Pickup included |
| HOALU-TAMCOC-MUA CAVE-(deluxe) | €45 / person | English | Deluxe bus - small group : SMALL Join-in Group max 18 passengers. It's suitable for couple, family with children or the elders.... Buffet Lunch Duration: 11 hours Buffet Lunch MUA CAVE- TAM COC- HOA LU: HIKING TO MUA CAVE, BOATING TAMCOC + HOA LU + BIKING |
| Private Tour with Mua Cave | €154 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders... Duration: 12 hours DELICIOUS SET MENU LUNCH: Having delicious set menu Lunch (in Vietnamese style) in local restaurant Flexible itinerary: Visiting King Dinh & Le Temple Hiking to Mua Cave Boating to Tam Coc Biking around country side PRIVATE TRANSFER: New, modern and comfortable car/mini bus Pick up: in Hanoi Center at those districts: Hoan Kiem/Hai Ba Trung/Ba Dinh/Cau Giay/Hoang Mai Pickup included |
| Private - Customize Tour | €190 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Deluxe Service: We provide flexible tour. This is great option for big group, family with kids/the elders... Customize tours. Duration: 1 day Great set menu lunch: Vietnamese cuisines, vegi meals... You can choose any of 3 points: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Pagoda PRIVATE TRANSFER: Private car/ mini van/ mini bus which depends on the number of passenger you book Pickup included |

## What's 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

1. **Hanoi Opera House** (pass by, no stop) - Driver and Tour guide pick you up at hotels (in Old Quarter of Hanoi) then pass by Hanoi Opera House (last pick up point) before heading to the south of Hanoi to Ninh Binh Province. Stop at middle way for short break (15 minutes)
2. **Ninh Binh** (8h) - There are 6 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An. Depending to the tour grade you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions with the following itineraries: 1- ITINERARY 1 - CLASSIC:...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 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.

## Meeting point

If you are staying outside of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, please go to our office at 7:10 am to join the tour

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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

## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #121 of 121** | €34 | 10h 30m | 4.67 (673) | varies by option |
| [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 #121 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €9 to €531, median €56; typical length 11h. 15 of 121 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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