Ninh Binh Exploration: Day Tours from Hanoi Offering Historic and Natural Vistas

Embark on a day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, a province in northern Vietnam known for its historic and natural beauty. Explore the ancient city of Hoa Lu and cruise along the Ngo Dong River to witness the breathtaking landscapes of Tam Coc, often referred to as the ‘Ha Long Bay of the interior.’ Choose from a variety of itineraries to suit your preferences.

Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hanoi Opera House - A driver and tour guide will pick you up from hotels in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, with the last pick-up point being the Hanoi Opera House, before heading south to Ninh Binh Province.
    There will be a short 15-minute break halfway through the journey.
  • Ninh Binh - There are six attractions: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Mua Cave,…
What's Included
  • Admission for your selected tour option included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned bus transportation
  • Detailed itinerary provided for your chosen option
  • Scenic boat trip experience
  • Local Vietnamese cuisine for lunch
  • Complimentary 0.5l bottled water daily on the bus
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
  • Convenient hotel pick-up & drop-off in Old Quarter
What's 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)
Additional Information

Just a mere 2.5-hour drive and 68 miles (110 km) from the heart of Hanoi, find yourself immersed in the captivating scenery of one of northern Vietnam’s most historical provinces. Ninh Binh is a common choice for travelers for its unique charm. Experience Hoa Lu, the ancient Vietnamese capital during the 10th and 11th centuries, and tour through the…

Location
Vietnam Open Tour
Ngõ Hàng Hương
If you are staying outside of the Old Quarter of Hanoi, please go to our office at 7:10 am to join the tour
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sightsee05039587442
Oct 3, 2025
Choose Da (tour guide) - We had an excellent day trip to Ninh Binh! Our tour guide was absolutely amazing – super active, friendly, and always available to help. He was courteous throughout the journey and made sure everything was comfortable and enjoyable for us. Thanks to his guidance, we had a memorable experience exploring this beautiful place. Highly recommend!
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B9450unsaral
Oct 2, 2025
Super recommend! - An amazing experience with Tony. His expertise in organising the trip and sharing the history of the places we visited was astonishing. Truly recommend
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Ceciliade6767tw
Oct 2, 2025
Amazing view - It was a great experience, the places were among the most beautiful on earth (I think) and Tony, our guide, was amazing!!
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L1069djpaulh
Sep 21, 2025
Great guide! - Definitely worth the trip, the guide Da was super informative and took care of everything. I really enjoyed the boat trip at the end. Thank you Da!
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Ajaypalsinghc2021
Sep 21, 2025
Very good - The trip is good. The weathers very suitable and tour guide DA is super helpful and energetic. Beautiful place and people.
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Jasbirmalik
Aug 14, 2025
Vist to ninh bhinh with mr. Den - It was a great day @ ninh binh. The best part was our tour guide Me. Den. Hw was a great support and was a great company 😊. Day was really hot but was very
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Nomad13434794912
Aug 13, 2025
Excellent Ninh Binh Trip with family - We had a wonderful day on our Ninh Binh tour today! Our tour guide, Tony, managed everything flawlessly – from timing to arrangements – making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. His friendly nature, detailed explanations, and care for every guest made us feel like we were rediscovering the beauty of Ninh Binh all over again. Truly a memorable trip, thanks to Tony’s excellent guidance!
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Explorer17229055506
Jul 14, 2025
Amazing experience-Ninh Binh trip - Today we have visited too many places in Ninh binh and got to know many detailed information from Nguyễn Đức Anh. It was well organised trip.
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Marzena_k
Sep 14, 2025
More detail - It was good but a little confusing as the one experience has 6 options and I wasn’t sure what I was picking. More details would have been nice.
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Marchell
Jul 30, 2025
Breathtaking scenery - Company: excellent. Had to cancel first trip due to typhoon Wilhs with refund sorted at pace. Thank you. Subsequent booking all good with communication slot on. Great day trip to NB. Yet would have welcomed more tome at Mua Cave (dragon mountain) and less at Hoa Lu which has less to offer. Overall great value for money per lesson. Tour Guide: Poor. His heart wasn’t either in it or he has as much to learn on how to engage an audience/group & communicate more frequently. He added nothing to the day.
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From $34
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).