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Best of Ninh Binh Tours

4.8/5(208)

Olivia W

Family

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The tour packed a lot in to one day - money well spent. Family friendly and awesome to finish with Mua Cave which was essentially a workout especially for the kids!

Siddharth P

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Our guide , Tom was very knowledgeable and polite with everything and he told us so many things about the Ninh Binh attractions like the significance of 9 stairs in Bai Dinh pagoda and struggle of old women rowing the small boats in Trang An. He also motivated us to climb up carefully on Hang Mua caves. All the other joinees were also really polite! Tom even arranged vegan food for us so politely. Our driver , Jerry is a skilled driver! Must recommend this tour :)

Enjoy an easy full-day escape to Ninh Binh with hotel pickup from Hanoi and smooth travel by mini van, mini bus, or big bus.

Explore with a live English-speaking guide, with all entries, lunch, bottled water, and scenic boat rides included.

Drift through either Trang An’s cave waterways or Tam Coc’s rice-field river route on a traditional rowboat steered by a local.

Hike Mua Cave for panoramic views, and choose between visiting Bai Dinh by electric car or exploring ancient temples at Hoa Lu.

Full-day tour of Ninh Binh

Round-trip meeting point transfers from Hanoi

Transportation by big bus, mini bus, or mini van (as per option selected)

Entry to attractions

English-speaking guide

Lunch & bottled water

Sightseeing boat tour at Tam Coc or Trang An (as per option selected)

Round-trip electric car at Bai Dinh Pagoda (as per option selected)

Compulsory tips for boatman (50,000 VND per pax)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off at hotels outside Ha Noi Old Quarter area

Extra charge of 100,000 VND during specific holiday dates (payable on-site)

TOTAL DURATION9 hours - 10 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
1 hr 40 min
95 km
1. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Once the political heart of Vietnam, Hoa Lu gives you a rare look at royal temples and early dynastic history. You get a feel for how emperors shaped the country from this quiet valley. Standing among ancient stonework makes the 10th century feel surprisingly close.
Things to do
Local lunch
Included in price
17 min
9.3 km
2. Tam Coc
22 min
8.4 km
3. Hang Mua Cave & Ngoa Long Peak
2 hr
102 km
End point
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION9 hours - 10 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
1 hr 40 min
95 km
1. Hoa Lu
Explore Vietnam’s first capital, step through temples honoring early emperors, and see how limestone mountains shaped its natural defenses.
Things to do
Local lunch
Included in price
18 min
9.9 km
2. Trang An
15 min
7.2 km
3. Hang Mua Cave & Ngoa Long Peak
2 hr
101 km
End point
Your ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION9 hours - 10 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
2 hr
99 km
1. Bai Dinh Pagoda
Explore one of Southeast Asia’s largest pagodas, walk through courtyards filled with Buddhist statues, and see sweeping views over the surrounding valleys.
Things to do
Local lunch
16 min
11.3 km
2. Trang An
15 min
7.2 km
3. Hang Mua Cave & Ngoa Long Peak
2 hr
102 km
End point
Your ending point would be same as your start point

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What our guests say
Wong J
Solo
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Itinerary was well planned and entrances to attractions were hassle free.
Olivia W
Family
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The tour packed a lot in to one day - money well spent. Family friendly and awesome to finish with Mua Cave which was essentially a workout especially for the kids!
Jun 2026
Just got back from our Petra & Wadi Rum adventure and honestly, still buzzing. We had Firas as our driver and he was an absolute LEGEND. Picked us up right on time (like 5 mins early even), car was super clean and he kept us stocked on cold water and honestly, Jordanian weather can get HOT. Stopped at this tiny roadside bakery for fresh manaeesh (never heard of it before, soooo tasty). Petra itself blew my mind – we did the main trail, felt a bit rushed but that’s my fault for taking too many pics. Firas gave us the best advice for the Monastery hike (bring extra snacks, trust me). Wadi Rum was like something from Mars. He even let us DJ in the car, lol. Only tiny downside: wish we had even more time at the viewpoints, but schedule’s a schedule. Would 100% do this again, maybe with more days next time.
Jun 2026
Honestly, this was one of the SMOOTHEST roadtrips I've had. I went with my husband and our two teens, and our driver (Mohammed) was chatty and kind without being overbearing, which is a big plus for me! He had water and even some local snacks ready for us, and stopped at this random viewpoint for pics (def worth the wind in my hair). Drive was comfy, AC worked all the way (blessing, trust me). Petra itself was a bit crowded but totally magical. If you’re worried about toilets—don’t, they were surprisingly clean at the stops. Would do it all again, maybe in cooler weather though.
May 2026
Travelled with my girlfriend and her parents. Our driver, Mahmoud, was super courteous and made even the long car rides fun (he let us play our roadtrip playlist). The van was SPOTLESS. Petra gets crowded after 11 am, so Mahmoud got us there early and we basically had the Siq to ourselves. He even found us a restaurant where the falafel was crispy and not greasy, which is kinda rare. Wadi Rum jeep ride was wild, sand was everywhere but that’s part of the charm. Bring a scarf!

What to bring

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for hiking and climbing stairs at Hang Mua Cave.

Bring sun protection such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain, stairs at Hang Mua Cave, and boat embarkation/disembarkation.

Guests with limited mobility or serious health conditions are not recommended to join this tour.

Additional information

Children aged 9 and above are charged the same rate as adults.

Free for children aged 0–4 if not occupying a separate seat; only 1 free child per paying adult. Additional children require a child ticket.

Pick-up and drop-off are available from a designated meeting point in Hanoi; please check your final voucher for exact details.

The operator will confirm your meeting point and departure time via Messenger app between 20:00–21:00 the day before your tour. Please check your messages during this time.

Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Early or late departure is possible due to shared transfers.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.