Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam

Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi

Outty Ranking 55 4.1 · 15 traveler reviews11 hoursFrom $65
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55/100

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4.1/5

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Is Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi worth booking?

Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi is a 11-hour experience in Hanoi, Vietnam, from $65 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
55 / 100
Rating
4.1/5 (15)
Duration
11 hours
From
$65 per person

All in Ninh Binh, where is emerging as the most famous in the North of Vietnam. You will be overwhelmed by the size of the largest pagoda in Vietnam at Bai Dinh, the breathtaking view of the heritage site of UNESCO in Trang An and Hiking up 500 steps see so picturesque landscape from the peak of Mua mount.

What you get

    About this experience

    All in Ninh Binh, where is emerging as the most famous in the North of Vietnam. You will be overwhelmed by the size of the largest pagoda in Vietnam at Bai Dinh, the breathtaking view of the heritage site of UNESCO in Trang An and Hiking up 500 steps see so picturesque landscape from the peak of Mua mount.

    What's included

    Included

    • Visit Mua Cave for amazing viewpoint
    • Boat Trip in Trang An Heritage site
    • Electric Car to the main gate in Bai Dinh Pagoda
    • English speaking Guide & Entrance Fees as Program.
    • Have a lunch with delicious local vietnamese food
    • Pick up and drop off at your hotel by Limousine Bus/Private Car

    Not included

    • Beverage, Personal Expenses & Tips
    • Surcharge Holiday

    What you'll see and do

    1. Old Quarter

      07h10 – 07h20: Pick up guest at the hotel/airbnb in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area then transfers to Ninh Binh within 2.5 hours drive included short break on the way.

      150 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Bai Dinh Pagoda

      Arrive in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight. After get off from electric car at the entrance gate, you will walk with our tour guide to visit this pagoda and learn more. Then stop for have a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Trang An Landscape Complex

      Visit Trang An tourist attraction which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system - Halong bay onland. With around 2 hours hours for the boat trip, you will persuaded by the beauty here.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Mua Caves

      Visit Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    5. Old Quarter

      At the end of the day, you will get on transfer back to Hanoi City after 2,5 hours driving. We will drop off guests at same hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter Area between 18h45 PM to 19h30 PM. End tour

      150 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Hanoi

    If you stay outside of Old Quarter, please come to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    If you stay outside of Old Quarter, please come to Hanoi Opera House for pick up point

    Options you can book

    • JOIN IN PRIVATE DAY TOUR

      Join in Private Day Tour: Guest will visit two places of Ninh Binh : Bai Dinh & Trang An and Mua Cave Private Day Tour: Same tour like group tour but we organize the private tours for you only and flexible times Duration: 12 hours Set Menu Lunch Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi Private Transfer 2 Ways: We will arrange private car 4 seats/7seats/16seats/29seats depend on number of peoples in your group. Pickup included

    • JOIN IN GROUP TOUR/07:10 AM

      Pick up Old Quarter Area only Limousine Thaco Transfer Join in Group Tour : Guest visit three places of Ninh Binh : Bai Dinh Trang An and Mua Cave Buffet Lunch on Tour 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
    Authentic HALONG

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Value for money

    5 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Pace and timing

    3 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Traveler reviews

    15 verified traveler reviews for Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    amameri · October 2024

    LANA, our tour guide, IS AMAZING!!!!

    Everything was incredibly well-organized, and the schedule ran right on time. Lana, our tour guide, was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable. She shared so much about Buddhism and Vietnamese culture, which made the experience even more enriching. Unlike other tours where we often felt rushed, this one struck the perfect balance, allowing us to take in each site at our own pace. The lunch was another highlight—delicious and a wonderful way to break up the day. Overall, it was an informative and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Ninh Binh!

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Small Group Ninh Binh Tour : Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong

    via Tripadvisor

    mail · January 2024

    Great day in Ninh Binh

    The bamboo boat ride was amazing. Being rowed by a very strong but petite lady through the caves was inspiring.

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback We are so happy that you enjoyed the Small Group Ninh Binh Tour : Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi Thanks again for joining us. Have a nice time in Vietnam! Best regards, Luong

    via Viator

    M5916WWsebastians · December 2023

    Really lovely and well organized

    We booked a private tour for two persons. They were very flexible about the pickup. One driver and the tour guide came and were there for us the entire day making this a very fair offer. We genuinly enjoyed the tour. The tour itself was well organized, interesting and we saw some incredible chilling landscapes (of course be prepared that there are other tourists as well). Our guide Fong was very determined and allover just a lovely person. He went above and beyond to take good photos of us 😂 the included lunch was also very good and true Viatnamese (my girlfriend is from Vietnam). The car drive to the area is of course quite long from Hanoi but thats nothing you can hold against the tour (tip: take a nap). Climbing 480 stairs is a challenge. Hiwever, we had a lot of fun with that and you will be rewarded with some very nice views. We also loved the boat tour. By our chosing we were dropped off at two small temples islands with not many poeple on them. This was relaxing. Good all-day experience overall.

    via Tripadvisor

    teciae2023 · July 2023

    Well worth it

    It was worth climbing to the top. The boat ride was really good and visiting the pagoda was also a great part of the day. Phong was an outstanding tour guide. The bus ride was comfortable and pick up and drop off was convenient

    Response from the operator: Thanks so much for your feedback, Tecia Edwards! You booked for Bai Dinh, Trang An, Mua Cave - the hot day tour to Ninh Binh. We are so happy that you enjoyed all 3 visiting places. For small group tour we operate with limousine bus, more comfortable. Hope you had a good trip from Hanoi. Best regards, Luong

    via Tripadvisor

    allysoncfaria · March 2023

    Great experience

    Fantastic experience. It was a long day, but worth it. Visiting pagodas, temples and places which I could not visit by myself. Going through the caves was amazing, but climbing the 500+ steps to have the best view, was out of this world. It’s not easy, and not very safe… but I would definitely recommend to do so.

    Response from the operator: Dear Allyson Faira, Thank you so much for your great review for our tour in Ninh Binh. And we are also happy to know you enjoyed this tour very much. We hope that we can welcome you again next time. Take care and good luck to you ! Best regards Kevin ( Mr )

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    11 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $65 to $315
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    5
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Authentic HALONG, who run 196 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.2.

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    Why this scores 55

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)66
    Review evidence (18% weight)43
    Booking momentum (14% weight)34
    Value for money (12% weight)59
    Listing quality (10% weight)67
    Local standing (8% weight)10
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hanoi.

    How much does Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi cost?

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    Prices start at $65 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 Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi take?

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    Plan for about 11 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 Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 15 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 Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi?

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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 Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi?

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    Around 5 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 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi 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.

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    What is included in Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi?

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    Included: Visit Mua Cave for amazing viewpoint; Boat Trip in Trang An Heritage site; Electric Car to the main gate in Bai Dinh Pagoda; English speaking Guide & Entrance Fees as Program; and Have a lunch with delicious local vietnamese food. Not included: Beverage, Personal Expenses & Tips; and Surcharge Holiday. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 840 listed pickup locations in and around Hanoi. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi 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 Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi?

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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 Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi 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 Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi?

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    Across 15 reviews averaging 4.1 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    What booking options are available for Small Group Ninh Binh Tour: Bai Dinh Trang An Mua Cave from Hanoi?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including JOIN IN PRIVATE DAY TOUR, JOIN IN GROUP TOUR/07:10 AM. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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