My husband and I had a truly magical day with our incredibly fun and knowledgeable guide, Bob Vu. Jaw-dropping views, traveling on a boat down a sleepy river through caves and mountains was like a dream. Lunch was delicious (more than we could finish). Bicycling alongside lush waterways on shady paths with gorgeous rock formations on all sides…perfect. Nothing was crowded, no lines, calm and authentic. I attribute this stand-out experience to our guide. We were very well taken care of by Bob. Super comfortable and lots of laughs…BEST DAY IN VIETNAM for sure. Highly highly recommend! Big Thank You to Bob!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Use a conical hat, cold waters bottles and wet towel in hot weather
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Good air-conditioned limousine Van
- Rowing boat to visit 3 caves
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Free a raincoat if it rains
- Biking (Can't cycle, you can use free free Van or pay extra $9/200k for a mortorbike and driver)
- 02 Bottles of Water/1 Pax
Excludes
- Other Drinks, Personal Expenses, Tips
- Pick up/Drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter > 1.5Km. Pay 9$ extra for further distance or taxi to mp
- Travel insurrance
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Pick up outside Hanoi old quarter area 1.5km requires extra charge
Itinerary
Pick up guests in hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter
After picking travelers up from Hanoi old quarter, it takes 1,5 hours to depart from there to Ha Nam province to Have a short break there for 20-30 minutes. After that, 30-minute driving more to Mua cave.
Arrive at Mua cave, hiking 500 steps to the top of the Lying Dragon Mountain, enjoy stunning view and taking photos
Cycling around the rural beauties and visit old Bich Dong Pagoda
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese set-menu. (The amazingly traditional Vietnamese food set menu is included, we also serve vegetables’ one for vegetarians or vegans if our travelers request that in advance.)
Walking to the pier to experience an amazing boat trip to visit Tam Coc with Three caves: Ca cave, Hai cave and Ba cave.
Back to the restaurant to enjoy 1 welcome back drink
30-minute Drive to ancient capital city to visit Dinh king temple in about 30 minutes.
Leaving for Hanoi
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
Excellent guide, very knowledgeable about the places and Vietnam history. Took very good care of us.
It was best experience and we got a guide his name is bob he is such an energetic and he guided has very well and friendly we enjoyed a lot during this stay
It was great to have Bob as our tour guide. He was patient and polite with the group. Good hospitality.
Our Ninh Binh tour was the highlight of our Vietnam trip. The landscapes are breathtaking, especially the Trang An boat ride and the Mua Cave viewpoint. Our guide was fantastic—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the group organized and energized all day. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hanoi!
Vu was an amazing guide for our private one day motorbike tour of Ninh Binh! Full of energy and knowledge, we had the best day. Thankyou Vu. Highly recommend 💜
Absolutely sensational tour with Vu.. extremely knowledgeable and detailed about history and locations. Every place we visited was timed perfectly and was extremely organised. I highly recommend booking with him.
A big shout out to our tour guide, Vu for making our day trip to Ninh Binh from Ha Noi so memorable and most importantly stress free because he took care of everything from A-Z. All we had to do is show up and follow him. Vu speaks excellent English and Vietnamese, which made communication super easy. He is friendly and very knowledgeable of Vietnamese history, culture, and local attractions. And he’s a great photographer. He took so many Instagram worthy pictures for our family. We truly appreciated his exceptional service and attention to our needs throughout the trip. I highly recommend Vu to anyone wanting to visit Ninh Binh. He is a very experienced tour guide and he definitely gave us a wonderful time exploring Ninh Binh in just one day.
Thank you to our wonderful tour guide, Vu Nguyen (Bob), for providing such great service during our one day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. My family had a wonderful time, and Vu made the whole experience enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable. He is very knowledgeable about Vietnamese history, culture, and local landmarks, and he shared many interesting stories and details throughout the trip. Vu speaks excellent English and Vietnamese, which made communication very easy for our family. He was also very friendly, patient, helpful, and professional throughout the day. He made sure we were comfortable and took the time to answer all of our questions. We were very happy with Vu’s service and truly appreciate everything he did to make our Ninh Binh trip such a great experience. We highly recommend Vu to anyone looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional tour guide in Ninh Binh. Five stars all the way!
I really enjoyed having Vu as my tour guide for my trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. He is very energetic and comfortable to talk to for english speakers, as his english is very good! He is very knowledgeable about the culture and history of Vietnam as he explains it very well. Vu is very passionate about his work, he takes really good care of his customers, and he’s courteous, helpful, and very dependable. You can trust him to meet all of your needs while you are on his tour. I highly recommend booking a tour with him especially if you want to go on this one day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi.
Bob was excellent! He spoke great English and you can tell he is so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does. It was a very action packed day but so worth it! Ninh Binh is absolutely beautiful and you wont regret it! Had an amazing day! He also takes pictures for you and will send them to you! Would highly recommend!
Bob was an incredible guide. Very high energy and really knowledgeable. We felt very welcomed and looked after with ponchos and water continually provided. The Ninh Binh tour is more beautiful than any of these photos suggest, and is a great balance of hiking, biking, eating, and taking in the sights. Bob also made sure we had lots of photo opportunities, which was much appreciated. 10/10 recommend!
Highly recommend Bob/Vu for the Ninh Binh full day tour! Incredible knowledge of history and the area with excellent English. Enjoyed all the activities couldn’t pick a standout - they were all great. Beautiful lunch and comfortable car. Would suggest you need a base level of fitness for hiking and bike riding but there was the option to take the car if needed. Needed to travel for the pickup point and turned out we could have had pickup at our hotel but that was an error on the Viator side not Bob and would say to confirm your pickup with him when he messages you. Have done many good tours in Vietnam and can honestly say this is one of the best!
An absolutely wonderful trip. Vu/ Bob was a brilliant knowledgeable guide who helped make the trip extremely special.
This was a great tour! Our guide - Vu “Bob” was a wealth of information. The company quickly responded to our booking and communication was great. Our trip was in a very comfortable vehicle, and we were given ice cold water at every stop. I honestly can not figure out which was my favorite - the hike to the top of the mountain and the views were totally worth it; the boat ride was relaxing and serene; the lunch was AMAZING; the biking was fun (all flat - so pretty chill); and the king’s pagoda was interesting. To top it off, Vu provided us with tons of photos that he had taken of us. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour!
It was a wonderful experience. I enjoyed the natural views of temples, caves and beauty of Ninh Binh. The tour guide was friendly, helpful and informative.
Our tour guide was friendly, helpful, and he try explaining everything in details especially about the history of Vietnam which was a new fun knowledge to learn about. This made the trip enjoyable and memorable.
It was amazing. It was my first time experiencing hiking and boating. Worth the expense.
The trip was exhausting yet very rewarding, you get to travel to multiple places within a day with an incredible guide who would show u around and also give drinks for hydration thorough out the day. With also an inclusion of of taking pic for u
Tour guide was really informative Fun environment Definitely worth a try.
A very passionate and helpful tour guide who support you in every step of the trip. I highly recommend hiring this service. Will worth your money
Beautiful country and excellent tour guide.
The trip was wonderful. Bob the guide was excellent. We did all the activities and enjoyed the trip very much . Highly recommended
An amazing experiential day of breathtaking beauty. An excellent guide. Ninh Binh is recommending for all, including families and singles.
The toor was perfect!!! The guide was perfect have a lot of experience, very attentive to the group. The service was great!!! Dinar at a family house was wonderful!!!
Bob was a great guide. Very informative and friendly.
Thanks to Bob’s preparation and professionalism, we enjoyed a rich and fulfilling day packed with exciting experiences. His guidance added great value to our journey, and we felt well taken care of throughout.
Wonderful experience! Bob, our tour guide, was amazing. Highlight was definitely the boat tour. Such beautiful scenery and delicious food. Highly recommend!
Honestly, such a wonderful experience! Our guide, Bob, was the absolute best—so great, incredibly informative, and super accommodating the whole day.We started with a beautiful hike that had the most amazing views, but the boat tour was hands-down the favorite activity for both of us. Just stunning.Lunch was also so good! The lady at the restaurant was the sweetest person ever. She gave us fresh lemon water right from her garden and even gifted us these beautiful hand-embroidered washcloths. Highly recommend this tour to anyone, it was an amazing day!
This day trip to Ninh Binh was honestly one of my favorite parts of our trip to Vietnam! Everything was so easy and well organized. The bus was super nice and comfortable, which made the drive from Hanoi really relaxing. Our guide was amazing and knew so much about the history and the area, but made it really interesting instead of feeling like a lecture. The views were unreal—the mountains, rivers, and scenery were so beautiful and definitely lived up to all the pictures. I also loved that the day had a little bit of everything. It was adventurous, fun, and there were so many cool places to see. If you're visiting Hanoi, I would 100% recommend taking this trip. It was so worth it and made some of my favorite memories from Vietnam!
If you're considering a day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, do it—you won't regret it! This was one of the highlights of our time in Vietnam. Every part of the day was incredibly well organized, from the comfortable luxury bus to the knowledgeable and engaging guide who brought the history and culture of the region to life. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. The limestone karsts, winding rivers, and lush countryside make Ninh Binh feel like something out of a postcard. The mix of adventure and relaxation was perfect, with just the right balance of activity and time to soak in the views. Our guide was fantastic—friendly, informative, and clearly passionate about sharing the beauty and history of the area. The luxury transportation made the journey comfortable, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. If you're visiting Hanoi and only have time for one day trip, make it Ninh Binh. It's an unforgettable experience and absolutely worth every minute.
We loved this trip! Adults and kids enjoyed all the sites and activities It was the best of our vacation. Bob was an amazing guide. I would highly recommend this specific company.
Loved the experience it was our first international trip and bob made it so fun with so much information and fun activities, had the most amazing time here in Hanoi and Ninh Binh Thanks for your service . Recommending it for sure.
We had such an amazing time with our tour guide, Bob, in Ninh Binh! This was our first time in Vietnam, and he made the experience so much fun … plenty of physical activities, but Bob kept the energy high and made every moment enjoyable. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. Thank you for making our first Vietnam trip so memorable. We couldn’t have asked for any better! Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent tour, amazing tour guide, and awesome driver. Would 100% do this tour again! Well worth the time.
Great experience! This was the best tour I’ve been on in Vietnam, our guide was great and very informative!
We had an AMAZING experience. I can’t stress enough how accommodating and kind Mrs. Anna was during the tour. We had wanted to see ducks before the tour and she was very accommodating and found us many spots while biking. She explained the history of different places and did an excellent job of taking us everywhere. The driver was also on time and everything went so smoothly. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour if you are in hanoi, my friend and I had the best day!!
Ana is so nice. Amazing experience. I really recommend this tour. My first time in Vietnam and I fell in love. Ana also takes lots of pictures so we really enjoyed that too.
Excellent guide perfect timing for pick and drop. Nice lunch and more humble and friendly.
Had a great time with the full day tour to Ninh Binh. Bob was very nice, flexible, and professional. We had family style lunch and it was delicious. Highly recommend.
This tour was such a fun and enriching experience! Our tour guide was really friendly, flexible with time and scheduling, and had entertaining stories to share that were informative. He took us to the major attractions in Ninh Binh which was gorgeous as well as relaxing. Overall, I highly recommend booking this experience! Website: indochinakitetravel.com
Bob has been amazing in leading the tour and super flexible with everything! He is also super funny. Plus, the stops we made were beautiful. I loved the caves and scenic views. The food was also pretty tasty!
Great time with Bob. Loved the trip. Full day.
Super nice, fun, and guide gave a facts about vietnams history.
We highly recommend Bob as a guide. He speaks excellent English. He charmingly explains everything about the history and culture of Vietnam. He's a very positive person who always strives to ensure you have a wonderful experience. He helps wherever he can and accommodates requests for changes, for example, regarding meals. He does everything possible to make your stay in Vietnam enjoyable and full of amazing experiences and impressions! Thank you, Bob, for the wonderful days!
SURREAL EXPERIENCE!!! Bob, Thank you so much for ur hospitality n curating such an amazing tour to Ninh Binh...Bamboo mart was amazing, lunch @Le Montagna , Tam Coc was yummy, Pagoda trip was peaceful n serene & the final wrap up @incense village was fragrant....You were more than a guide...thanks for going out of d way for rendering the comfort n pleasure with ur smile n warmth .... Gud luck for ur endeavours!!! Keep Smilin' always ....
The trip was very good with supee guide Bob Vu who stood with us for the entire trip without getting tired. He gave lot of information about Vietnam. He was very friendly with all of us. Will definitely go again with him when we visit Vietnam again
The entire trip was exceptional. Our tour guide Mr.Bob was so friendly with us and he ensured we didn't miss anything. He was so cautious about food and ensured we ate on time. He was well versed with history of Vietnam and shared all the information about the places we visited. Entire trip was such a memorable experience
Wonderful experience and very interactive,friendly guide. Transport service is also good
This was my first time joining a guided tour, and it was a great experience. I've traveled internationally before, but having a knowledgeable and friendly guide made the trip much more enjoyable and stress-free. Bob kept everything well organized, shared interesting insights about the places we visited, and were always happy to answer questions or help when needed. His attention to detail and care for the group really stood out. Thanks for making the trip so smooth and memorable!
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