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Ninh Binh Small Group Day Trip From Hanoi | Skip the Crowds!
If you only have one day in Ninh Binh, do this
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Group size
Up to 7 guests
DURATION
12 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 7 guests
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See Ninh Binh properly in one day. Fewer crowds & small group adventure.
If you only have one day to see Ninh Binh, this is one of the best ways to do it (especially if you don't like crowds!). Most tours are crowded and rushed — big buses, late starts, and queues at every stop. This experience is designed to avoid all that. You leave early to beat the traffic, heat and crowds, so you actually enjoy the views at Mua Cave and the boat ride without the touristy chaos. You'll also be in a small group (5-7 people!) so it's not an impersonal big bus tour.This experience also goes beyond the usual Ninh Binh itinerary. Instead of just stopping at viewpoints, you’ll ride a Vespa or jeep through the countryside — passing rice fields, villages and local life that most tours miss.You still cover all the Ninh Binh tourist hotspots, but timed to avoid the worst of the crowds, and with a small group that feels relaxed and easy.What to ExpectSmall group (5–7 people), relaxed and personalEarly 6:45 AM start to beat crowds and heatScenic 2-hour drive from HanoiVisit Hoa Lu Ancient CapitalHike Mua Cave or a quieter viewpoint2-hour boat ride in Trang An or Tam CocVespa/jeep ride through countrysideStop at Bich Dong PagodaEnjoy a local Vietnamese lunchBack in Hanoi by around 6:30 PMTipsPlease note that breakfast is not included in this tour. However, we will make a stop for breakfast and coffee once we're out of the city. We recommend enjoying breakfast there or packing your own, as there’s a hike ahead, and fueling up will be essential for energy.Wear comfortable shoes, as there's some walking and hiking involved.
Experience highlights
What You’ll be Doing
Hoa Lu - Mua Cave - Tam Coc or Trang An - Countryside detours - Thai Vi or Bich Dong temple
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What’s Included
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in the Hanoi OLD QUARTER.
Hanoi – Ninh Binh round trip by car/mini van.
Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
Tam Coc or Trang An boat Trip ( 2 hours) depends on the time of the year.
Ninh Binh Open Top Vespa/Scooter tour 2 hours).
Hiking Mua Cave or the holy and secret mountain.
Visiting Bich Dong temple.
Experienced driver
English speaking guide
Lunch
Entrance fees & permits
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Next Available Dates
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Select Time for 23 Jun 2026
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Free pick-up from Hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter(Old Quarter, Vietnam)
- Meet at selected timeslot
- Notes: We offer pick-up & drop-off from your hotels in and around Hanoi Old Quarter.
+ 1 other option
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & Ends
Daily
06:45AM - 06:45PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Vegetarian food available
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
Cancellation
Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
What to Pack
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Suncream
- Sunglasses
From
2.363.850đ
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Meet your host
Tho Nguyen grew up in the countryside of Northern Vietnam, where life was tough but filled with resilience and resourcefulness. Moving to Hanoi for university, he studied tourism and hospitality, quickly falling in love with the city that became his second home. His deep connection to the rugged Minsk motorcycle, a staple of his childhood, inspired him to create tailored backstreet tours in 2015. With over 15 years in the travel industry, Tho wanted to offer visitors a more personal and immersive way to experience Hanoi. His tours, using vintage motorbikes and jeeps, give travellers a chance to see the city’s hidden corners, enjoy authentic local food, and connect with everyday life in Vietnam in a real and meaningful way.
Experience: 11 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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