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Ninh Binh Day Trip: Scenic Limestone Landscapes
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48 Ratings
Hoàn Kiếm
Take a break from the lively streets of Hanoi with a picturesque day trip to Ninh Binh, frequently referred to as “Halong Bay on land.” Located in northern Vietnam, Ninh Binh boasts a breathtaking landscape of limestone mountains, serene rivers, and abundant historical landmarks.
Take a break from the lively streets of Hanoi with a picturesque day trip to Ninh Binh, frequently referred to as “Halong Bay on land.” Located in northern Vietnam, Ninh Binh boasts a breathtaking landscape of limestone mountains, serene rivers, and abundant historical landmarks.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hanoi Opera House - The bus will collect you from the Hanoi Opera House if this is your chosen pick-up location.
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - The first destination of the day is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th century. This historical site is surrounded by striking limestone…
- Hanoi Opera House - The bus will collect you from the Hanoi Opera House if this is your chosen pick-up location.
- Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - The first destination of the day is Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam during the Dinh and Le dynasties in the 10th century. This historical site is surrounded by striking limestone mountains and features well-preserved temples that pay tribute to the kings of Vietnam’s early dynasties. As you explore these historical landmarks, a local guide will share intriguing stories about the early foundations of Vietnam’s monarchy, enriching your experience.
- Trang An Landscape Complex - The boat journey lasts approximately 1.5 hours, and as you glide through serene waters, you’ll be captivated by the towering limestone peaks emerging from the jungle, creating a surreal atmosphere. Along the way, your boatman will navigate through caves and pass ancient pagodas tucked away in remote corners of the landscape. The breathtaking scenery of Trang An has made it a popular filming location, including the renowned Kong: Skull Island, and you’ll soon understand why.
- Mua Caves - Mua Cave is situated at the base of Mua Mountain, and the highlight of this visit is the climb to the mountain’s peak, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The ascent involves climbing a series of stone steps (around 500 steps), but the effort is well worth it when you reach the top. From here, you’ll enjoy a stunning view of the lush green valley below, dotted with rice paddies, winding rivers, and the towering limestone peaks that Ninh Binh is famous for. The view from Mua Cave is often regarded as one of the best in the region, making it an ideal spot for photos and a peaceful moment of reflection.
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off service from Hanoi
- A bottled water
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Buffet lunch in a local restaurant
- Bicycles (optional)
- Pickup and drop-off service from Hanoi
- A bottled water
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Buffet lunch in a local restaurant
- Bicycles (optional)
What's Not Included
- Tips and gratuities (recommended)
- Beverages
- Subcharge for Lunar New Year holidays (depends on Lunar calendar)
- Tips and gratuities (recommended)
- Beverages
- Subcharge for Lunar New Year holidays (depends on Lunar calendar)
Location
Hanoi Opera House
Tràng Tiền
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(48 Ratings)
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Katjabl7211zi
Jul 23, 2025
Great day great guide - Our Tourguide Ryan was a real Vietnamese. He made the tour besides being extremly scenic and beautiful very interesting and terrific.
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Whetumaramar
Jul 21, 2025
Neat experience If you like the outdoors - Amazing trip. Wish I could of done an overnight stay. Next time. Andrea our tour guide so hospitable and lovely. Recommend this trip who love the outdoors.
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82deirdret
Jul 18, 2025
Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi. - Fantastic tour, our guide Ryan was really informative helpful and humorous. The tour was very well organised, just the right amount of time at each stop. The highlight was definitely the boat trip, the views were spectacular and breathtaking. I loved the cycling too. Thank you Ryan, it was a great day, a good guide and an excellent driver makes all the difference! Well done
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N5589frxaviera
Jul 15, 2025
Ninh binh - Tour guide Ryan was very insightful and helpful made whole experience very relaxing, Ryan spoke about the importance of different areas and the culture of veitnam whilst making everyone feel very welcome would highly recommend as a good day trip
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Redback_venom
Jul 13, 2025
An awe-inspiring adventure - What a day! The communication from the tour operator and our guide Mia was exceptional leading up to our adventure to Ninh Binh. Our luxury coach was exactly that, luxury! It was right on time, and off we went with a group of 22 adventurers.
With a two hour drive, Mia gave us a run down of the day, same Vietnamese language skills, and also some history, along the way. We stopped off for a break, and then our first stop was the hike up the mountain for some scintillating, breathtaking views! As hard as the walk-up was, especially given how hit and humidity it was, it was definitely worth the effort. Our youngest daughter aged 9 got up there, too!
The place is amazing.
After we climbed down, we cooled off with a smoothie at one of the many vendors, and then we were off on a short drive to our lunchtime restaurant.
Buffet lunch was solid, with many options to choose from. Drinks are extra, so being cash.
We then got on a bike and rode around to the temple. It is an easy ride, very beautiful, along the base of the limestone formations.
A quick ride back, and we were back on the bus for the drive to get on the boats to cruise down Trang An.
We lived the boat ride. It was awe-inspiring! My girls paddled pretty much the entire 2 hour ride as well. Our oarsman was very helpful and took some photos of us too.
Overall, we enjoyed an amazing day and fantastic adventure.
It was hot, humidity sticky, and sweaty but we loved every minute!
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97itziarf
Jul 13, 2025
Lovely experience - Nice experience and lovely guide. We really enjoyed. We hardly recommended.
Mia was very helpful and funny. 🙂
Beautiful place to visit
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Generalrepete
Jul 13, 2025
Absolutely fantastic day - Absolutely fantastic day on the Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Caves! My wife and I had the pleasure of having Ryan as our guide today, and he truly made the trip unforgettable. From start to finish, Ryan's great personality shone through – he was engaging, witty, and kept us entertained with his comedic flair. We always felt incredibly safe and well-guided, especially through the more adventurous parts. Ryan was also incredibly patient with us, allowing us to go at our own pace, and his local knowledge of the area was impressive. He was so accommodating to everyone's needs. This tour is a must-do, and if you get Ryan as your guide, you're in for an exceptional experience!
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Garry_de5
Jul 13, 2025
AMAZING NINH BINH!! - Great tour!! Ninh binh is just beautiful, if you are travelling to vietnam, ninh binh should definitely be on the list...
To add to the charm we had an amazing tour guide named Ryan. His explanation and fun way to guide you through all activities just made our tour more enjoyable... do ask for him. Also if you have any requests he is happily to help you out!
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Road291309
Jul 13, 2025
Ultimate tour of ninh bihn! - The best trip I've been to ! Ninh binh and the company of our wonderful tour guide , Mr. Ryan !! Kept us all entertained and informed and so well assisted.
Thank you for the wonderful journey! Polite, professional and so well organised. Transport and all other services were top notch. Highly recommend to book them for your trip to Ninh bihn.
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655kris
Jul 13, 2025
Great experience - The locations were beautiful. The tour guide Ryan was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!!
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