--- title: Ninh Binh Private Day Tour from Hanoi – Customize Your Itinerary lang: en type: tour city: Hanoi country: Vietnam price: 63 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 227 duration_minutes: 600 duration_max_minutes: 720 languages: [vi, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 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-private-day-tour-from-hanoi-customize-your-itinerary/ --- # Ninh Binh Private Day Tour from Hanoi – Customize Your Itinerary In our comparison: #13 of 121 in Ninh Binh Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Ninh Binh on a fully private, flexible day tour from Hanoi, tailored to your interests and preferred pace, with no strangers joining your group. Choose from routes featuring Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, Bich Dong and Mua Cave, or customize your itinerary where practical. Select a private car with a driver, or upgrade to include an English-speaking guide and lunch. With a guide, learn about local history, culture and daily life while receiving personal assistance throughout the journey. Enjoy private boat and sampan rides when included in your selected option. On selected routes, you can also enjoy cycling or an e-bike experience, a local homestay swimming pool and a private Tam Coc boat trip. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, with family or friends, enjoy a personalized Ninh Binh experience with attentive service and the freedom to explore at your own pace. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 11 start times: between 06:30 and 22:30 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €63 per person for the Private Car & Driver– Flexible option; other options up to €127 - Duration: 10h–12h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Pegasus Vietnam Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: VI, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 11 start times between 06:30 and 22:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.99 from 227 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 227 of 227. - 5 stars: 225 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Private Car & Driver– Flexible | €63 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Your Own Private Vehicle: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated driver exclusively for your group. Customize Your Itinerary: Choose your preferred attractions and explore Ninh Binh at your own pace. Discover Ninh Binh’s Highlight: Visit popular destinations such as Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Mua Cave, or Bai Dinh Pagoda. Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy Hanoi hotel pickup and drop-off with a flexible itinerary. Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages, lush rice fields, and beautiful countryside. Local Food Stops: Ask your driver to stop at a local restaurant for lunch or refreshments at your own expense. Ideal for Independent Traveler: Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and friends seeking private, flexible tours. Please Note: An English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and boat rides are not included.Bottled water is provided in the vehicle. Pickup included | | Private Car, Guide & Lunch | €90 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group. Customize Your Itinerary: Choose your preferred attractions and explore Ninh Binh at your own pace. Explore Ninh Binh’s Highlights: Visit famous sites such as Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Mua Cave, or Bai Dinh Pagoda. Duration: 10 hours: Flexible 10-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy Hanoi hotel pickup and drop-off with a flexible itinerary. Scenic Countryside Views: Discover limestone mountains, peaceful villages, and beautiful rural landscapes along the way. Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages, lush rice fields, and beautiful countryside at your own pace. Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request. Please Note: Private vehicle, guide, lunch, bicycle, and bottled water are included. Entrance tickets and boat rides are not included. Pickup included | | Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave | €104 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group. Discover Ancient Hoa Lu: Explore Vietnam’s former capital and its historic temples. Exclusive Tam Coc Boat Ride: Enjoy a private sampan ride with no other guests sharing your boat. Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with time to explore at your own pace. Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for spectacular views of Ninh Binh’s limestone mountains and countryside. Authentic Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu meal at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available on request. Optional Countryside Cycling: Cycle through peaceful villages and enjoy Ninh Binh’s rural scenery if you wish. Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and a private Tam Coc boat ride are included. Bottled water is provided in the vehicle. Pickup included | | Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave | €109 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group. Discover Ancient Hoa Lu: Explore Vietnam’s former capital and its historic temples. Private Trang An Boat Ride: Enjoy a private boat cruise through stunning limestone landscapes and caves, exclusively for your group. Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with time to explore at your own pace. Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of Ninh Binh’s countryside. Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu meal at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available on request. Optional Countryside Cycling: Cycle through peaceful villages and enjoy Ninh Binh’s rural scenery if you wish. Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and a private Trang An boat ride are included. Bottled water is provided in the vehicle. Pickup included | | HoaLu-TamCoc-BichDong-Mua Cave | €109 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group. Discover Ancient Hoa Lu: Explore Vietnam’s former capital and its historic temples, learning about the country’s early dynasties. Private Tam Coc Boat Ride: Cruise through rice fields, limestone mountains, and natural caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group. Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with a flexible schedule to suit your pace Visit Bich Dong Pagoda: Discover this ancient pagoda nestled into limestone mountains, surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful countryside. Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of limestone mountains, winding rivers, and the Ninh Binh countryside. Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request. Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages and scenic countryside, depending on your interests and available time. Pickup included | | MuaCave-E.Bike-Swimming-TamCoc | €109 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group. Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of limestone mountains, winding rivers, and the Ninh Binh countryside. Scenic E-Bike Ride: Explore peaceful villages, lush rice fields, and beautiful countryside on an electric bike. Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with a flexible schedule to suit your pace. Swimming Break: Cruise through rice fields, limestone mountains, and natural caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group. Private Tam Coc Boat Ride: Cruise through rice fields, limestone mountains, and natural caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group. Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request. Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets to Mua Cave, e-bike rental, a private Tam Coc boat ride, and bottled water are included. Pickup included | | Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave | €127 / person (for 2+ people) | English, VI | Your Own Private Tour: Enjoy a private vehicle and dedicated English-speaking guide exclusively for your group. Discover Bai Dinh Pagoda: Explore one of Vietnam’s largest Buddhist complexes, featuring impressive architecture and giant Buddha statues. Private Trang An Boat Ride: Cruise through stunning limestone landscapes and caves on a boat reserved exclusively for your group. Duration: 11 hours: Flexible 11-Hour Day Trip. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi, with a flexible schedule to suit your pace. Mua Cave Panoramic Views: Climb to the summit for breathtaking views of limestone mountains, winding rivers, and the beautiful Ninh Binh countryside. Local Vietnamese Lunch: Enjoy a set-menu lunch at a local restaurant, with vegetarian options available upon request. Optional Countryside Cycling: Enjoy cycling through peaceful villages and scenic countryside, depending on your interests and available time. Please Note: Guide, lunch, entrance tickets to Bai Dinh Pagoda and Mua Cave, a private Trang An boat ride, and bottled water are included. Pickup included | ## What's included - Mua Cave entrance ticket, when included in your selected itinerary - E-bike rental and countryside ride (included in the E-Biking option) - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital entrance ticket, when included in your selected itinerary - Bai Dinh Pagoda entrance fee and electric cart, when included in your selected itinerary - Trang An or Tam Coc boat trip, depending on your selected itinerary - Private transportation with a professional driver - Private English-speaking tour guide (included in selected tour options) - Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets included in your selected itinerary - Private pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel in Hanoi - Swimming at a local homestay pool (included in the Nature & Relaxation option) ## Not included - Personal expenses, including additional food, drinks and beverages - Tips and gratuities for the guide, driver and boat rower (optional but appreciated) - Any entrance fees, activities or services not included in your selected tour option - Additional activities, services or itinerary changes that incur extra costs ## Itinerary 1. **Hoa Lu Ancient Capital** (1h; admission included) - Step back in time at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the political center of Vietnam during the 10th and early 11th centuries. Surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and peaceful countryside, this historic site offers a fascinating glimpse into the country’s early dynasties.... 2. **Bai Dinh Pagoda** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist temple complexes and an important destination for Buddhist pilgrims in Vietnam. Set amid limestone mountains and peaceful countryside, Bai Dinh combines traditional pagodas with grand modern architecture,... 3. **Trang An Landscape Complex** (2h; admission included) - Discover the spectacular beauty of Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its dramatic limestone karsts, winding waterways and natural caves. Often described as “Ha Long Bay on land,” Trang An offers one of the most scenic boat journeys in Ninh Binh. Enjoy a... 4. **Mua Caves** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover Hang Mua, one of Ninh Binh’s most famous viewpoints, offering panoramic views of Tam Coc’s winding river, rice fields and limestone mountains. Your experience includes: Climbing nearly 500 stone steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain. Visiting viewpoints featuring... 5. **Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover Tam Coc, meaning “Three Caves,” famous for its peaceful river, lush rice fields and dramatic limestone cliffs. Enjoy a traditional sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, where local rowers often use their feet to paddle. Pass through three natural caves — Hang... 6. **Bich Dong Pagoda** (45m; admission included) - Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, a peaceful complex of ancient temples nestled into the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Dating back to the 15th century, the pagoda features three levels — Lower, Middle and Upper Pagodas — connected by stone steps winding through caves and lush... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 06:30 and 22:30 - 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 - Service animals allowed - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €126 | €63 | | 4 | €180 | €45 | | 6 | €216 | €36 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Ninh Binh Day Trips start at €9 per person. ## Compared with other Ninh Binh Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 121** | €63 | 10h–12h | 4.99 (227) | private | | [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 #13 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. 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