Ninh Binh Highlights: Private Tour from Hanoi

Escape the crowds and explore the hidden gems of Ninh Binh on a private full-day tour from Hanoi. Visit historic temples, cruise through enchanting caves, and hike up to breathtaking viewpoints.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hanoi - We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi City then depart to Ninh Binh about 2 hours
  • Hoa Lu District - Tour guide will take you to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, built in 968, it remained capital until the early 11th century when Emperor Ly Thai To moved it to today’s Hanoi.
  • Tam Coc - Have a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at…
What's Included
  • Free bottle of mineral water in private car
  • Climb to the top of Mua Cave
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off by A/C private car or limousine
  • Lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
  • Private English-speaking tour guide
  • Bike around countryside village in Tam Coc or Trang An
  • Entry/admission to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc or Trang An, and Mua Cave
  • All entrance fees included
What's Not Included
  • Drink for lunch
Additional Information

Discover the attractions and scenery of Ninh Binh at your own pace, away from the crowds, with this exclusive tour from Hanoi.
Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi with a Personal Guide and Vehicle
• Includes all entrance fees, a boat ride, and bicycle rental
• Enjoy a complimentary lunch at a Vietnamese restaurant
• Tailor your experience to meet your…

Location
Hanoi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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708marialuisap
Aug 18, 2025
Fantastic tour - If you’re spending some time in Hanoi, this one-day trip is a must do! Our guide and driver, Jason and Winwin, were absolutely delightful, had wonderful insight and made the tour one of our favorite parts of our honeymoon. You really learn a lot and get to see some of the most unique and beautiful sites. Just make sure to bring a good pair of sneakers for the climb up.
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Escape149131
Aug 15, 2025
Nihn Bihn - Our tour to Ninh Binh with our guide Phillip was amazing and we highly recommend him for any tour. Thank you again Phillip
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Teresawa3230nu
Aug 15, 2025
Views and more views! - We had an excellent guide called Cong who spoke very good English and was very good and informative throughout Visiting the ancient capital was very interesting and the lunch was very tasty! The boat trip down the ngo dong river we felt was a bit too long but however the scenery was amazing! Visiting the mua cave and climbing the 'dragon mountain' 500 steps was very tough but conquered and the view was just amazing and very worth it! A very long day but very worthwhile
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Stacytl168yx
Aug 9, 2025
Best private tour! - Highly recommended! We booked a private tour the night before for next day trip, thinking this is such short notice and could be canceled. However, it was quick, organized, and the booking was confirmed in the early morning with the driver and tour guy ready. Our driver (Tot) was efficient, arrived on time and very helpful, the ride was smooth and quick. Our tour guy (Luong) can speak both languages (Vietnamese and English), and very knowledgeable in the history of the areas. We get to see so many things and understand Ninh Binh historical facts and legends. Don’t miss out this tour, it was amazingly beautiful scenery at your own pace!
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Nap1976
Aug 6, 2025
Picturesque and surreal - A thoroughly enjoyable long day with our guide, Mr Cong, and driver Duy. We were collected from our hotel at 06:30 am and headed off on a 2+ hour journey to see the impressive pagodas and learn more about the history of their culture. As the day progressed, the sun became unbearable, but we soldiered on to make sure we made the most of the activities we had booked. The boat ride was great, but for my wife and me, cycling off the beaten track was the best part, as we had a fantastic setting with no one else around. Once we completed lunch, which was lovely, we moved on to the Mua caves, which, when we were there, was the must-visit thing to go to Hang Mua viewpoint, which is simply stunning. It was a hard workout 😅, but it was so rewarding once we reached the top. Once completed, we returned to our hotel later that evening, reminiscing on a fantastic day. We would recommend this tour 10/10.
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Dami_a
Aug 4, 2025
We had a fantastic... - We had a fantastic private day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh and were really impressed with how smoothly everything was run. Our guide Louis was excellent – warm, knowledgeable, and full of energy throughout the day. He gave just the right amount of history and local insight without overwhelming us, and made sure everything moved at a comfortable pace. Highlights for us included the peaceful Tam Coc sampan boat ride, the beautiful countryside cycle, and the panoramic views after climbing the steps at Mua Cave – absolutely stunning! The visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital was also fascinating, with Louis bringing the past to life. From hotel pickup to drop-off, the whole day felt well-organised and personal. Big thanks to Louis for making it such a great experience — we’d definitely recommend this tour to others looking to explore Ninh Binh in comfort and style.
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Daryl_g
Aug 2, 2025
Thomas was an excellent... - Thomas was an excellent guide and the tour was wonderful, albeit a bit hot. First of August is probably not the best time to hike, bike, and climb stairs.
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Lars
Jul 30, 2025
A nice trip - Had a very nice tour from Hanoi visiting Ninh Bihn. Well organized, a friendly guide and driver with a lot of knowledge about his home country. A very nice day with a mix of history and nature.
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Nico_c
Jul 29, 2025
Really beautiful... - Really beautiful experience, lots of pretty sights and our tour guide and driver were able to accommodate our very tight schedule.
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Steve
Jul 27, 2025
Great tour - Very good tour. Many sights were visited and everything was very well planned. Our tour guide, Phil, was very knowledgeable about Vietnam so could answer many of our questions. Would recommend
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).