Main Highlights of the Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Hanoi

1. Early Departure for a Smooth Journey

   • Leave Hanoi at 6:45 AM to avoid traffic and crowds
   • Enjoy a 2-hour drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh (100 km)

2. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

   • Learn about Vietnamese history, culture, and traditional architecture

3. Morning Hike to Mua Cave or Hidden Gem Mountain

   • Mua Cave: 30-minute hike for a panoramic view of Tam Coc Valley & Ngo Dong River
   • Alternative Hidden Gem Mountain: A 300-step rugged hike offering serene natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes

4. Boat Ride through Tam Coc or Trang An

   • Explore UNESCO-listed heritage sites, often called "Halong Bay on Land"
   • 2-hour boat trip through caves, rice paddies, and limestone karsts
   • Stunning photo opportunities of the Red River Delta’s scenic landscape

5. Authentic Vietnamese Lunch

   • Enjoy a traditional meal at a local restaurant

6. Ninh Binh Jeep/Vespa Tour

   • The best way to explore the countryside with experienced drivers
   • Ride through hidden backroads, rice paddies, farms, and villages
   • Visit Thai Vi Temple or Bich Dong Temple, ancient limestone temples with rich history

7. Return to Hanoi

   • 16:00: Depart from Ninh Binh to Hanoi by minivan
   • 18:30: Arrive in Hanoi Old Quarter, drop-off at hotels

This tour offers an unforgettable mix of history, nature, and local experiences, giving you a true taste of Vietnam's countryside!

TOURS INCLUSION:     

• Pick up and drop off from your hotel in and around the Hanoi OLD QUARTER.
• Hanoi – Ninh Binh round trip by car/mini van.
• Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
• Tam Coc or Trang An boat Trip ( 2 hours) depends on the time of the year.
• Ninh Binh Open Top Army Jeep or Vespa tour 2 hours).
• Hiking 500 steps up and down Mua Cave for a spectacular panoramic view. If you don’t like the touristy place with long queue, alternatively, we have skip the line by a 300-step, rugged hidden gem hike at the holy and secret mountain where you could feel the serenity of nature and breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, forest, and surrounding villages.
• Visiting Bich Dong temple.
• Experienced driver
• English speaking guide
• All food and drinks ( authentic local food)
• Entrance fees & permits