Private Ninh Binh tours from Hanoi: Trang An or Tam Coc by rowing boat, Hoa Lu and Mua Cave. Day trips from US$63, multi-day tours from US$986. Own guide and driver.
Ninh Binh is about two hours south of Hanoi, and one full day is enough for the highlights: a rowing boat through the caves of Trang An or Tam Coc, the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the view from Mua Cave. With an overnight stay you can cycle the villages at sunrise and add Van Long nature reserve or Bai Dinh pagoda.
A private Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi is listed from US$63 per person, and Ninh Binh is part of our 7-day north and central tour from US$986 (2 travellers, 4★ hotels). Every tour has a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request.
Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon
US$3,157
From prices are those shown on each tour page on 26 October 2026: per person, based on 2 travellers (sharing a room in 4★ hotels on multi-day tours); international flights are not included. Your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
What to see in Ninh Binh
Trang An: a UNESCO-listed landscape of limestone towers, rivers and caves, seen from a local rowing boat (about two to three hours).
Tam Coc: a shorter boat trip through three caves and rice fields, best in late May and early June.
Hoa Lu: the 10th-century capital of the Dinh and Le kings, with two temples.
Mua Cave viewpoint: about 500 steps to a view over Tam Coc – go early or late in the day.
Van Long: a quiet wetland reserve where you may see rare langurs from a bamboo boat.
When to go and how to get there
The rice in Tam Coc turns gold in late May and early June; September to November is dry and mild. January to March is cool and can be misty, which suits the karst scenery. Avoid weekends and Vietnamese holidays if you can – the boat queues are long.
✓ Hotels as listed (4★ as standard; 5★ or boutique on request), breakfast daily
✓ Private English-speaking guide on touring days; guides in your language on request
✓ Private air-conditioned car or minibus with driver for all transfers and touring
✓ Entrance fees, boat trips and activities listed in the itinerary
✓ Domestic flights or trains listed in the itinerary
✓ 24/7 support from our team in Hanoi
Not included
– International flights
– Visa fees and travel insurance
– Meals not listed, drinks and tips
– Personal expenses
Every tour is private: your own car and driver, a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request, and hotels chosen by our team in Hanoi. Metta Voyage is a licensed international tour operator (01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT), founded in 2019, with 10,100+ international guests and a 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor rating.
Frequently asked questions
Is one day enough for Ninh Binh?
Yes for the highlights: a Trang An or Tam Coc boat trip, Hoa Lu and Mua Cave. Stay one night if you want to cycle the villages early and avoid the day-trip crowds.
Trang An or Tam Coc?
Trang An is longer and passes more caves and temples; Tam Coc is shorter and best when the rice is gold in late May and early June. Both are rowed by local boat crews.
How much is a private Ninh Binh tour?
Our private Ninh Binh day trips from Hanoi are listed from US$63 per person for 2 travellers. Multi-day tours including Ninh Binh start from US$986 for 7 days.
How far is Ninh Binh from Hanoi?
About 100 km, or two hours by expressway. Ninh Binh also combines well with Ha Long Bay, about two and a half hours away.
Tell us your dates and we will send a private Ninh Binh plan with prices, usually within 24 hours.
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