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Ninh Binh Small-Group Full-Day Tour From Hanoi With Lunch

Ninh Binh Small-Group Full-Day Tour From Hanoi With Lunch

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See Ninh Binh's natural beauty up close even if you're short on time with this full-day tour. Get an overview of the area as you check off major highlights, including Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An, and Mua Cave. Explore by both land and water with an included boat trip through several caves.

Languages: English
📍Hanoi, Vietnam
🏢Operated by APT TRAVEL HCM

Highlights

  • ✓Relax during hassle-free transfers between Hanoi and Ninh Binh
  • ✓Add historical context to what you see with insights from your guide
  • ✓Get a more personalized experience in a small-group setting
  • ✓Fuel up midday with an included lunch and try local flavors

What you'll see & do

  • ✓07:30 – 08:30: Tour guide picks you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh province. Short break en route.
  • ✓Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda – one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam. Visit Buddha Sanctuary, admire impressive architecture and hundreds of statues.
  • ✓Enjoy a buffet lunch with local specialties, including goat meat.
  • ✓Take a boat trip through scenic cave systems: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, and Sinh Cave. Experience the stunning landscapes often called “Ha Long Bay on land.”
  • ✓Hike ~500 steps to Lying Dragon Mountain for panoramic views of rice fields & karst peaks.

What's included

  • ✓Entrance fee and boat fee
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
  • ✓Bottled water
  • ✓Professional English speaking guide
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter

What's not included

  • ✓Tips and other expenses not mentioned in the package
  • ✓Electric car (Bai Dinh Pagoda)
  • ✓Holiday surcharge (please see Additional Info)

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Extra fees may apply depending on the travel date. During peak periods (26 Apr, 30 Apr – 01 May, 02 Sep, 24–25 Dec, 30 Dec – 01 Jan 2027, and 03–11 Feb 2027), the extra cost is 100,000 VND/person for Big Group, 200,000 VND for Small Group, 250,000 VND for Dcar (Luxury Limousine), and 500,000 VND for Private Tour. All extra fees are paid on-site.

Free pickup is available from hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter. Meeting point (for travelers outside Old Quarter): 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Pickup time: 7:00 – 7:10 AM Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure.

Cancellation policy

  • •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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