Ninh Binh Boat Tour
- Attractions: Mua Cave, Hoa Lu Ancient Temple, Tam Coc, Trang An Grottoes
- Tour Size: 17
- Schedule: Daily
- Duration: Full Day
- Activities: Biking, Boat Ride, Hiking
- Tour style: Group Tour
- Departure: Hanoi/Halong
Our Ninh Binh Boat Tour is one of the best ways to explore the stunning natural beauty and cultural heritage of northern Vietnam. You’ll sit in a small sampan boat, rowed by local boatwomen, as you glide through peaceful rivers, caves, and towering limestone mountains of Ninh Binh.
You can choose between two famous routes:
- Trang An, a UNESCO-listed complex known for its grottoe systems and Kong movie
- Tam Coc, where the river winds through rice fields and dramatic cliffs.
The tour also includes a visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the first capital of Vietnam, and a short hike to the top of Mua Cave, where you’ll enjoy one of the best panoramic views in Ninh Binh.
If you want a relaxing, scenic day, our Ninh Binh Boat Tour are a perfect choice. You can start the tour from either Hanoi or Ninh Binh, with all transport and tickets included.
Itineraries
07:30 - 08:00 Pick up
If you book “Start from Hanoi”, our shuttle bus/limousine will come and pick you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter. Pick up time start from 07:45, depend on the traffic.
We’ll take an 2 hours ride to get to Ninh Binh.
09:45 - 10:00 Ninh Binh Boat Tour
Arrive in Ninh Binh. Choose between 2 boat tours:
- Tam Coc Boat ride: A relaxing boat tour rowed by locals using both hands and feet. You’ll pass through 3 caves: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba and admire the beauty of golden rice field alongside.
- Trang An Boat ride: A calm boat ride through Sao Khe rivers and tall limestone mountains. You’ll go through 9 caves and stop to visit temples like Tran Temple and Suoi Tien Temple. The ride is about 2 hours and offers amazing views all around.
11:30 Biking
Go on a peaceful 30–45 minute bike ride around Tam Coc. During harvest season, the rice fields are a beautiful golden color.
12:30 Lunch
Have buffet lunch at a local restaurant and try special Vietnamese food.
14:00 Hoa Lu Temple
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the first capital of Vietnam. Walk 300m to explore old temples from the Dinh and Le dynasties.
15:30 Mua Cave Viewpoint
Climb 500 steps to the top of Mua Cave View Point and enjoy an amazing view over Ninh Binh.
16:00 Back to Hanoi
Relax and get drop off at your hotel in Ninh Binh or keep drive back to Hanoi.
18:30 Drop off in Hanoi
Our transfer drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi. Tour end.
Price
Select departure date and number of guests
Start from Ninh Binh
Start from Hanoi
Inclusions
Included
- Hotel pick up by comfortable limousine with AC
- All activities & entrance fee
- Ninh Binh Boat Tour
- Set Menu lunch (Vegetarian available)
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- 2 bottle of waters per day
- Travel insurance
Excluded
- Transfer from Hanoi (If booked “Start from Ninh Binh” option)
- Beverages, tips, gratuities and other personal expenses
- All other services NOT clearly mentioned above
BOOKING POLICY
Our Flexible Cancellation Policy help you Travel with Ease
1. Cancel by customer
– More than 3 days prior to arrival: complimentary
– 3 to 1 days before to arrival: 50% of the total rate.
– Less than 24 days before to arrival: full rate.
– No-show: 100 percent of total rate.
*Refund will be issued within 7 business days
*Cancellation is subjected to change with special offer bookings
2. Cancellation due to inclement weather:
– In the event of inclement weather, we will provide alternative travel arrangements or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We offer private tours that can be fully customized to match your interests and pace. Contact us via Whatsapp or email right away for details.
Wear sporty clothing and walking shoes. Bring sun protection (hat, sunscreen), water.
Wear clothes that cover your shoulder and knees to show respect when visit cultural sights like Hoa Lu or Bai Dinh Pagoda.
Yes, though some parts (like climbing Mua Cave) involve stairs. Our tour are suitable for all ages, and our professional tour guide will be flexible to make sure everybody in the group feel comfortable.
Yes. Most of our meals are buffet with various choices for vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-friendly meals.
We highly recommend you to inform us advance for better preparation.
Yes, we provide pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter if you book “Start from Hanoi” option.
Yes, all of our tours offer pick up from Tam Coc or nearby areas.







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