Hanoi and nearby

Ninh Binh

Rice fields between limestone towers, the old capital of Hoa Lu and rowing boats through the caves of Trang An.

Province
Ninh Binh province
Getting there
About 2 hours south of Hanoi by road
Trips here
7 trips
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City & cultureCavesBoat ride

Bich Dong, Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave

Ninh Binh in a day: the old capital, a sampan through the caves and the Mua Cave viewpoint.

Best for seeing the best of it in one day

Full day · 08:30-17:30$41
Homestay & villageCycling

Ninh Binh by E-Bike: Tam Coc, Thai Vi, Bich Dong & Dundj Valley

Half a day on an electric bike through the village lanes of Tam Coc.

Best for already staying in Ninh Binh

Half day · 08:00 or 13:00$18
AdventureCyclingMotorbikeCaves

Ninh Binh Sunset by Motorbike: Mua Cave & the Hoa Lu Night Street

Back roads through the paddies, sunset from Mua Cave, then the lantern-lit night street.

Best for the golden hour

Half day · 16:00-20:00$25
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Homestay & village

Ninh Binh Heritage

Hoa Lu, Trang An and the old villages beyond the day-tour loop.

Best for slow travellers

3 daysfrom $320
LeisureCavesBoat rideTemples & heritage

Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave From Hanoi - 1 Day

Experience the perfect blend of spiritual grandeur and spectacular natural landscapes on this premium luxury excursion from Hanoi.

1 Dayfrom $60
LeisureCavesCyclingVillages & locals

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/ Trang An From Hanoi - 1 Day

Explore the best of Ninh Binh in one day.

1 Dayfrom $45
LeisureCavesCyclingVillages & locals

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc/ Trang An - Mua Cave From Hanoi - 1 Day

Discover the "Ha Long Bay on Land" with this comprehensive daily excursion from Hanoi, blending historical exploration with breathtaking natural landscapes.

1 Dayfrom $55

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