Ninh Binh Highlights: Culture, Nature, Adventure

Discover the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu, and explore the stunning natural beauty of Trang An and Mua Cave in Ninh Binh province.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bich Dong Pagoda - 8:30 AM – Hotel Pick-Up
    Start your journey with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Ninh Binh.
    Meet your knowledgeable guide and receive a brief overview of the day’s schedule.
    9:00 AM - Explore Bich Dong Pagoda
    Discover this peaceful, ancient pagoda set against a limestone mountain, surrounded by lush greenery and…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Luxury minivan with bottled water
  • Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant
  • Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
  • Hike to Mua Cave for sunset
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • 2.5-hour Trang An boat ride
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Others drink
Additional Information

Traveling in a small group provides a more personal experience. Participants will have ample time to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy personalized service from a knowledgeable guide. Unlike hurried tours, this itinerary is carefully paced, allowing time to fully appreciate the beauty and culture of each location. Engaging with locals and enjoying…

Location
Bich Dong Pagoda
Ngu Nhac Son Mountains
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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T9412dslaurenb
Jan 9, 2026
Huyen is amazing. Beautiful tour of Ninh Binh - Huyen is amazing. We had the best tour - saw lots of beautiful places and she made sure we had the best time, took loads of photos of us and looked after us all. 10/10 would recommend to anyone wanting to sightsee in Ninh Binh.
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Alvaro_a
Jan 3, 2026
Amazing views, perfect... - Amazing views, perfect English speaker guide and completely worth it trip. The meal was traditional and amazing. Best part is the An Trang river landscape. 10/10
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Chiarakc
Dec 15, 2025
Impeccable day trip, very knowledgeable guide - recommended! - we arranged the trip from Hanoi and we weren't disappointed! our guide Kin was amazing: great English, passionate, caring, entertaining and really knowledgeable. He spent time explaining things in great detail and sharing with us important aspects of the Vietnamese culture and religion. The trip was really well designed and the places we explored were stunning. We are really happy to have chosen this trip and we sincerely recommend it!
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Martina
Nov 22, 2025
Not to be missed - Lovely places, beautiful activities and very kind and competent guide! Experience not to be missed ☺
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Stephen
Nov 12, 2025
A must do trip! - All of the excursions were excellent, especially the boat ride through the caves and the 500 steps walking up the mountain! A must do trip!
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Joanna
Oct 31, 2025
Wonderful day with Lana as a guide - We had an excellent one day trip with this agency. We visited Bich Dong Pagoda, Mua Cave viewpoint, Hoa Lu ancient city and Trang An. Everything was perfectly organized. Our guide, Lana, was very informative and talkative. She introduced us to vietnamese culture and history and buddhism religion. She made sure that we had the best time despite the rain. I highly recommend this agency and Lana as a guide!
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Arjuna176
Oct 6, 2025
Great tour of popular Ninh binh attractions - Excellent tour with our lovely guide, Kevin, who was not only knowledgeable but also super friendly and chatty and kept us entertained.
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Jameshu746up
Sep 27, 2025
Good tour, I’d recommend - Our guide spoke perfect English, was able to explain history behind each site we visited, was able to answer any question asked, and tour was on-time. I would recommend this tour to friends.
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Carinasn1117mq
Sep 2, 2025
Beautiful views, lots to do and learn and great organisation - The tour was a great way to fit in lots of stops in a short period of time. Everything was very well organised, also the additional transfer from Hanoi. We did have to pay extra but that was perfectly fine since everyone else got on later. We saw several temples/pagodas, enjoyed beautiful views and had a beautiful boat tour despite the pouring rain. Also, lunch was amazing and they accommodated me being a vegetarian which I really appreciated. Our guide, driver and everyone else really did well dealing with the enormous flooding of most areas. Our guide was very friendly and well prepared, we learnt a lot. For some people it must have been perfect but for us, we would have liked to have more in depth information and experiences at individual places, even if that meant skipping a stop or two. Also, if you have any difficulty walking and climbing stairs, you won't be able to do half of the tour. Still, I'm sure your guide will take good care of you in the meantime. Anyway, we would definitely recommend the tour!
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Keith_g
Dec 24, 2025
Poor avoid - This was a large group NOT small, there was no space on the mini van and we had to ride in a car all squashed in with 6 other people. Also there was no sunset view, we were home before the sun set.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).