
Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive worth booking?
Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive is a 24-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $53 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (21)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $53 per person
Spend the day exploring an area of outstanding natural beauty and historical significance. On this trip to northern Ninh Binh province, see the tombs and ruins of Hoa Lu, a former ancient capital. Then head to Tam Coc, a river landscape dotted with caves, pagodas and jagged limestone formations. This area is often referred to as "Halong Bay on land".
What you get
- Boat trip
- If you have any questions or special requests, please contact us before booking
- Please read each option carefully—each one includes a specific itinerary and list of services
- A bottle water on the bus
- Bus from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter or meeting points)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
About this experience
Spend the day exploring an area of outstanding natural beauty and historical significance. On this trip to northern Ninh Binh province, see the tombs and ruins of Hoa Lu, a former ancient capital. Then head to Tam Coc, a river landscape dotted with caves, pagodas and jagged limestone formations. This area is often referred to as "Halong Bay on land".
What's included
Included
- Boat trip
- If you have any questions or special requests, please contact us before booking
- Please read each option carefully—each one includes a specific itinerary and list of services
- A bottle water on the bus
- Bus from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter or meeting points)
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Note: Please contact us in advance by WhatsAap or email to confirm pick up information
- A delicious local lunch (vegan and vegetarian options available)
- Knowledgeable & Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
- Bicycle ride for approximately 25–35 minutes
Not included
- Drinks / Beverages, personal expenses, travel insurance, tax
- Tips for tour guide and driver.
- If you prefer a tour guide in a language other than English, please make your request before booking
- If you do not wish to bike, you can walk around to take photos or wait for others at the restaurant
- The bicycle service is not suitable for children under 2 years old
- Beverages & Drinks
- Travel insurrance
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Hanoi
* If you stay outside of the Old Quarter, please visit our meeting point: Hanoi Opera House, address: 1 Trang Tien street - Hanoi
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Ends at
* If you stay outside of the Old Quarter, please visit our meeting point: Hanoi Opera House, address: 1 Trang Tien street - Hanoi
Options you can book
2.Tam Coc-Hoa Lu-Mua Cave-Bike
Program 1 Day: Hanoi - Tam Coc - Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Bicycle - Hanoi Pickup included
4. Boat+ Bike + Trekking 2-Day
Program Hanoi - Trang An -: - Hoa Lua - Mua Cave - Bicycle - Overnight in Ninh Binh - Trekking in National Park on the second day - Back to Hanoi. Pickup included
3. Boat + Bike +Jeep Car 2-Day
Program: Hanoi - Hoa Lu: - Trang An - Mua Cave - Bicycle - stay overnight in Ninh Binh - Jeep car on the second day and then back to Hanoi Note: If you don’t want to return to Hanoi, please let us know your request before booking
1. Trang An-Hoa Lu- Mua - Bike
Program 1 Day: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Hang Mua - Bicycle - Hanoi Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- BCFamilyTour.com
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour, outstanding tour guide
The organisors have packed so much into this tour you wont be twiddling your thumbs for a minute and we loved all of it. Mua Cave was a highlight and the bicycle ride. Lynch was delicious and well catered for vegetarian. Our tour guide was Phong and he was outstanding, organised, detailed, Enthusiastic, funny and well versed in history. On his oWn he looks after us and never stopped smiling for almost 12 hours. He went out of his way to commUnicate with non english speakers and his english was amazing. He made this tour evEn more spectacular, thanks Phong.
via Tripadvisor
A must do for nature lovers
We were picked up from Old Quarter in a good vehicle. Went to Hoa lu, the ancient capital. Nice historic place. Enjoyed it even though the climate was super hot. A sumptuous buffet lunch made as filled and relaxed. We headed to Tam Coc for a 90 minute boat ride through a pristine river. Passed under three caves. A wonderful experience! Finished the tour with a 5km cycling through the village. Special thanks to our tour guide Key.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderfully places - as beautiful as on pictures
We are French and we booked this tour. The bus trip is around 2,5 hours. We were pick up at 8am in our hotel in old quarter and we had a lunch around 12:30 am. We had again a short 20 mn trip and arrived to the boat station. We took a tiny boat plus rawer for a wonderful cruise. The landscape (mostly mountains) were so green and the place so quit even if there were many little boats. I took some wonderful pictures. Right after, we took a bike for a 40mn tour on the little roads of the village. Note : some people left our tour and overnight inside this village. This is maybe a good idea. So, we enjoyed this tour and we really recommend it.
via Tripadvisor
Informative tour of Hoa Lu and Tam Coc
An interesting and visit to the old capital of Hoa Lu with a knowledgeable guide, and a peaceful ride on small boats of 2 passengers each down the river at Tam Coc, with a fun bicycle ride around a village after that. The road trips were in very nice and comfortable small buses. However the buffet lunch was not great.
via Viator
We took this tour on Saturday, October...
<p>We took this tour on Saturday, October 13th, 2018. The guide said we could call him Sam. He was a very charismatic, likeable young man with a lot of potential, but sadly, he was a terrible guide. He talked about his love life - which was okay as an introductory aside, but then told us nothing about the sights we were passing, the history of where we were going, or the amazing geography we were seeing. He failed to point out where toilets were located even when asked, and we paid to use a very dirty toilet about 5 minutes before arriving at the place where we had lunch that had large, clean, modern restrooms because we had no idea when or if another bathroom break would occur. What could have been a very nice day, was mostly boring and long because the guide was so inadequate. He slept on the way back to Hanoi, then dumped us out about 12 - 14 blocks from our hotel at the end of the day in spite of the tour description stating hotel pickup and return. The guide told us to ask the locals how to find our hotel. After 35 minutes of feeling lost and abandoned, thanks to the help of some policemen and a couple of street vendors, we finally found our hotel, but the fear and frustration of having to do so after an 11-hour tour was maddening. I have taken tours booked through Viator all over the world, and nearly all have been excellent, but this one was a disaster. </p> <p>As other reviewers have stated, the food is not great, but there is plenty of it. The activities were okay, but would have been so much better if we had known what we were seeing and experiencing.</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 2+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $53 to $220
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by BCFamilyTour.com, who run 125 experiences we rank across 14 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.8.
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Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.
How much does Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive cost?
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Prices start at $53 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hanoi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive take?
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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hanoi is not rushed.
Is Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hanoi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 2. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 24-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hanoi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hanoi and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hanoi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hanoi?
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On Outty we rank every Hanoi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Ha Giang Loop 3-Day Small Group - from Hanoi, (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR, Incense Village Quang Phu Cau, Hat Village and Hanoi City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hanoi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hanoi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive?
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Included: Boat trip; If you have any questions or special requests, please contact us before booking; Please read each option carefully—each one includes a specific itinerary and list of servi; A bottle water on the bus; and Bus from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter or meeting points). Not included: Drinks / Beverages, personal expenses, travel insurance, tax; Tips for tour guide and driver; If you prefer a tour guide in a language other than English, please make your request befo; and If you do not wish to bike, you can walk around to take photos or wait for others at the r. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 482 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hanoi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive?
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Across 21 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi 1 or 2-Day - All Inclusive?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including 2.Tam Coc-Hoa Lu-Mua Cave-Bike, 4. Boat+ Bike + Trekking 2-Day, 3. Boat + Bike +Jeep Car 2-Day, 1. Trang An-Hoa Lu- Mua - Bike. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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