• Hanoi - Guests will be picked up from their hotels or accommodations in Hanoi City and then travel to Ninh Binh, which takes approximately 2 hours.
• Hoa Lu Temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties - The first stop on this journey is the Hoa Lu ancient capital, the first capital of Vietnam. Visitors will discover why the capital was relocated to Hanoi. The impressive architecture of the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century, will captivate you. Experience the ancient atmosphere of Hoa Lu.
• Tam Coc - Enjoy a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc. During the trip, the stunning beauty of the paddy fields, river, water, clouds, sky, and the breathtaking cave system will amaze you. This area is often referred to as “Halong Bay on land” by the Vietnamese. Visit the 3 Magical Grottos: Hang Ca (First Grotto), Hang Hai (Second Grotto), and Hang Ba (Third Grotto) during the Tam Coc River Tour. A biking tour around the Tam Coc area offers a glimpse of the countryside village (approximately 30 minutes).

If Trang An is chosen instead of Tam Coc, after lunch, the tour guide will lead you to Trang An, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An’s remarkable tunnel cave system was selected by the Kong movie group for the 2016 “Skull Island” film. A boat trip through Trang An reveals the stunning beauty of this landscape, featuring many caves such as Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), along with the green river and natural scenery.

• Mua Caves - Continue to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.
• Hanoi - RETURN TIME TO HOTELS/ACCOMMODATIONS DEPENDS ON BOOKING TIME: Board a private car to return to Hanoi. Guests will be dropped off at their hotels or accommodations. The private tour concludes.

• Free bottle of mineral water on private car
• Climbing up to top mountain at Mua Cave
• Sharing Boat trip to visit Tam Coc or Trang An
• Entry/Admission Fees in Tam Coc or Trang An
• Pick Up/Drop Off at your hotels/stays by A/C Private Car/Private Van
• Entry/Admission Fees in Mua Caves
• Have a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine
• Private English Speaking Tour Guide
• Entry/Admission Fees: Hoa Lu + Tam Coc + Mua Cave
• Biking around countryside village in Tam Coc or Trang An

• All services and item not mentioned above
• Public holiday Surcharge: 150,000vnd/person (from 29th April-3rd May, on 2nd Sep, 24th Dec, 1st Jan)
• Public holiday Surcharge: 250,000vnd/person on Tet Holiday: 15th-22nd Feb 2026

Experience the attractions and landscapes of Ninh Binh on your own terms away from the crowds on this private tour from Hanoi. Travel first to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, to see its historic temples. After lunch, take a sampan boat ride through the caves of Tam Coc or Trang An. Finish with a walk up the 500 steps of Mua Cave to admire panoramic views of the region from Dragon Mount. Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with a private guide and car. Entrance fees, boat ride and bicycle. Complimentary Vietnamese restaurant lunch organized for you. Tailor the experience to your needs with this private tour. Please click to button reserve spot we have some other options you can choose such as schedule or timing you like.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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