Ninh Binh Tam Coc River boats at sunset

Private · Small Group · All of Vietnam

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Step beyond the tourist trail. Experience the raw beauty of Vietnam through the eyes of locals who know every hidden alley and mountain pass.

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Private

Ninh Binh · Full day

Ninh Binh, Your Way

Caves, rice fields, a rowing boat and a long local lunch, planned entirely around you.

Hanoi$60ppNinh Binh$46ppDiscover

Private

Ninh Binh · Full day

Bai Dinh, Trang An & Mua Cave

Vietnam’s largest pagoda, a rowing boat through Trang An and the climb up Mua Cave.

Hanoi$110ppNinh Binh$95ppDiscover

Small group · Private

Hanoi · 4–6 hours

Hanoi City Highlights & Train Street

Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, the Old Quarter and the famous Train Street.

Small group$30ppPrivate$55ppDiscover

Private

Ninh Binh · Full day

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc or Trang An & Mua Cave

The old capital's temples, a rowing boat through the karsts and the climb up Mua Cave, with your own car and guide.

Hanoi$105ppNinh Binh$92ppDiscover

Small group · Private

Hanoi · 2–3 hours

The Hidden Kitchens of Hanoi & Train Street

Ten to thirteen tastings most visitors never hear of, ending as the train passes.

Small group$21ppPrivate$40ppDiscover

Private

Hanoi · 5 or 9 hours

Craft Villages: Incense, Hats, Lacquer or Ceramics

The workshops that still make things by hand, with Bat Trang pottery and Train Street as options.

From $65 per guestDiscover

Small group · Max 11

From Hanoi · ~12 hours

Ninh Binh in a Small Group

A minivan from Hanoi, never more than 11 guests: Trang An’s cave river and the Hang Mua summit.

From Hanoi $55 per guestDiscover

Cooking class

Hanoi · ~5 hours

From the Garden to the Table

Cycle to the village market, harvest from the garden and cook with your hosts.

From $25 per guestDiscover

Cooking class

Hanoi · ~3 hours

An Unusual Vietnamese Cooking Class

Four home-style dishes rarely served to visitors, then your own egg or coconut coffee.

From $27 per guestDiscover

Day cruise

Ha Long Bay · 12–13 hours

A Day on Ha Long Bay

Six hours among the karsts: Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, a buffet and sunset on deck.

From $40 per guestDiscover

Day cruise

Lan Ha Bay · ~13.5 hours

Lan Ha Bay & Cat Ba Island

The quieter bay: Trung Trang Cave, Cat Ba National Park and kayaking at Tra Bau.

From $51 per guestDiscover

Private

Hanoi · 4 hours

Hanoi by Bicycle

Fifteen flat kilometres: Long Bien Bridge, Tran Quoc Pagoda, pho and egg coffee.

From $60 per guestDiscover

Small group · Private

Hanoi · 1 or 3 hours

Cyclo, Egg Coffee & the Old Quarter

An egg coffee whisked before you, then the whole Old Quarter by cyclo.

From $6 per guestDiscover

Day cruise

Ha Long Bay · ~13.5 hours

Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise

Route 2 of the bay: Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak and the view from Titop.

From $40 per guestDiscover

Private

Hanoi · ~4 hours

Rainbow Slide, Animals & Train Street

A private half-day for families: the rainbow slide, a riverside farm and Train Street.

From $40 per guestDiscover

Small group

Hanoi · 5–6.5 hours

Countryside Quad & Hotpot

An hour on forest trails west of Hanoi, then a Vietnamese hotpot under the mountains.

From $80 per guestDiscover

Private

Da Nang · ~10 hours

Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha & My Son

Son Tra, the cave-cut Marble Mountains and the Cham brick towers of My Son.

From $80 per guestDiscover

Private

Hue · ~8 hours

Imperial Hue & the Perfume River

The Citadel, a dragon boat upriver and the garden tomb of Tu Duc.

From $80 per guestDiscover

Evening

Hue · 2 hours

Royal Dinner Cruise & Lanterns

Court music, court robes and a lotus lantern set on the Perfume River.

From $28 per guestDiscover

Cooking class

Ninh Binh · 2.5–3 hours

Cooking Class by the Tam Coc Pier

A full Vietnamese meal, then whisk your own egg, coconut or salt coffee.

From $24 per guestDiscover

Private

Ninh Binh · Full day

Ninh Binh by Vintage Jeep

Quiet backroads by army jeep, cave temples and a lunch you cook yourself.

From $58 per guestDiscover

Join-in · Private

Ninh Binh · 9 hours

Cuc Phuong Rainforest & Wildlife

The primate rescue centre and a walk to a thousand-year-old tree.

Join-in$42ppPrivate$85ppDiscover

Small group · Private

Hanoi · 4–6 hours

Off-Road ATV, Kayak & Archery

A day of adventure in the countryside, with all gear and an English guide.

From $105 per guestDiscover

Small group · Private

Hanoi · 4–7 hours

Farm Life & Traditional Crafts

Farm work, village crafts and a home-cooked meal with a village family.

Small group$21ppPrivate$40ppDiscover

Ticket

Hanoi · 75 minutes

Temple of Literature by Night

Light, sound and 3D mapping across Vietnam’s first university, after dark.

From $14 per guestDiscover

Workshop

Hanoi · 2.5 hours

Birthday Cake Workshop

Craft a beautiful cake with a pastry chef. Price per cake for two.

From $28 per guestDiscover

Private

Hanoi · 3–4.5 hours

Ao Dai Photoshoot

Wear the ao dai at the Temple of Literature or the crimson incense village.

From $35 per guestDiscover

Big group · Max 22

Ninh Binh · 8–11 hours

Ninh Binh Classic, Big Group

Trang An or Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh and the Hang Mua steps in a group of up to 22 guests.

Hanoi$39ppNinh Binh$45ppDiscover

Farm visit

Phong Nha · 2–6 hours

Ducks, Buffalo & a Farm Kitchen

Feed the ducks, meet the buffalo and cook a farm meal from scratch.

From $8 per guestDiscover

Small group

Quy Nhon · 3.5 hours

Night Squid Fishing

Out after dark with local fishermen. Fresh catch, cold beer, a long night.

From $24 per guestDiscover

Small group

Quy Nhon · 6.5 hours

Hon Seo Island Seafood & Snorkelling

Snorkelling, paddleboards and a seafood lunch cooked on the sand.

From $28 per guestDiscover

Private

Ho Chi Minh City · ~6 hours

Cu Chi Tunnels, Private

Private car and guide to the tunnels, then lunch back in the city.

From $55 per guestDiscover

Private

Ho Chi Minh City · ~12.5 hours

Cu Chi Tunnels & the Mekong Delta

Wartime tunnels by morning, a Mekong boat and tastings by afternoon.

From $125 per guestDiscover

Private

Can Tho · ~7 hours

Can Tho: Floating Market & Nature Reserve

A sunrise sampan, breakfast at Cai Rang market, then flooded-forest canals at Lung Ngoc Hoang.

From $60 per guestDiscover

Evening

Ho Chi Minh City · ~2 hours

Saigon Night Lights by Open-Top Bus

Eleven lit landmarks from the top deck, with hotel transfer both ways.

From $25 per guestDiscover

Workshop

Ho Chi Minh City · 2–2.5 hours

Glass Painting & Mosaic Studio

Paint your own glassware with local artists in a quiet studio.

On requestDiscover

Class

Hanoi · 2–2.5 hours

Vietnamese Language & Conversation

The phrases that change your trip, learned over a drink in the Old Quarter.

From $11 per guestDiscover

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What travelers say

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Custom Private Ninh Binh: 1. Thung Ui; 2. Bich Dong Pagoda
A traveller in a red ao dai on the stone stairs at Thung Ui A traveller in red facing the Thung Ui gate between limestone peaks A small boat on the lotus pond below Bich Dong pagoda The tall brick gate of Thung Ui set into the limestone cliffs Golden rice fields beneath the karst mountains of Ninh Binh
★★★★★

“Our tour guide Flora (Mai) was amazing! She was very friendly, warm, and helpful with all of her insider advice on Vietnamese people and the culture. She and our driver Mr. Hung were great companions for me and my mother. The were very flexible and accommodating with our plans. Helped us to plan our trip and adapted to our energy levels as the day went by. Mai also showed us how to take beautiful pictures and where the best places were. Very honest with her reviews of different tourist attractions and restaurants. She is very genuine and considerate of our plans and budget. I thoroughly enjoyed our day because of Mai. Mr. Hung also frequently checked in on us and made sure to give us bathroom breaks. It was a smooth ride and water bottles were included. Also, a local food in Ninh Binh is goat meat, so you will have the opportunity to try if you want. Otherwise, be sure to let them know your food preferences.”

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Annabelle Pham
United States · October 8, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Custom Private Ninh Binh: 1. Trang An Boat Ride; 2. Tam Coc Village Cycling & Duck Feeding
A thatched-roof pavilion on the water at Trang An The family with their bikes, ready to ride around Tam Coc village A limestone peak above the river on the Trang An boat ride A karst peak rising over banana trees in Tam Coc village Bamboo poles floating on the green water of a Tam Coc pond
★★★★★

“Hieu is a fantastic guide that took great care of my family. Ninh Binh is a must see destination. We went on the Trang A boat tour and rode bikes around Tam Coc village and fed the ducks which was an amazing experience. The bus was very comfortable and our driver was great. I highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Phil
Australia · October 2, 2026
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Hanoi: Private Ninh Binh UNESCO Sites & Incense Village
Circles of red incense bundles drying in the yard of Quang Phu Cau incense village The stone gate of the Hoa Lu ancient capital, dressed for the 2026 Hoa Lu festival A long mosaic mural at Hoa Lu marking 1058 years of the Dai Co Viet state Bundles of pink incense sticks drying, a worker in a conical hat behind them A craftsman fanning out a bundle of pink incense sticks in the workshop
★★★★★

“Our guide Stephen (Vū) was great! Very friendly, very flexible and extremely helpful in every way. He was a superb storyteller who exhibited great love for his country. Lana, the co-ordinator was also very patient and helpful when she supported us on all pre-tour arrangements. Go for this provider if you want a hassle free experience.”

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Wun-Ee
Singapore · September 24, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Custom Private Ninh Binh: Explore Your Way
★★★★★

“Lana was our tour guide during the private drive around Ninh Binh. We were two families with 5 kids from ages 3-11. It was super convenient to travel with a private driver as we could leave items in the van and not have to lug it around. We could also take our time and travel at our own pace. She gave us choices for tours around Ninh Binh, helped us with the Trang A booking, and accommodated evening travel into Hoa Lu old town.”

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Cheryl
Papua New Guinea · September 21, 2026
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Custom Private Ninh Binh: Explore Your Way
A pagoda tower on a karst peak above the rice fields and river valley, Ninh Binh A roadside grill cart cooking skewers on a village street in Ninh Binh
★★★★★

“L’activitat a Ninh Binh va anar molt bé, la Mae la nostra guia va ser molt atenta en tot moment i ens va fer sentir molt còmodes al llarg de tot el dia. A més, apart de portar-nos a veure els llocs més emblemàtics de la regió Ninh Binh ens van portar ella i el conductor pels llocs amagats i sense turistes per a poder gaudir i veure el país en el seu estat més pur. No podria haver sigut millor.”

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Sonia Gifre Casas
Spain · September 2, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Hanoi Street Food: 13+ Tastings & Train Street
Guest and guide on Hanoi Train Street, cafes lining the rails A table of Vietnamese dishes shared on the Hanoi street food tour
★★★★★

“Diamond, our guide, was amazing. Before our tour she reached out to organize our pick up from the hotel. At the designated time she arrived promptly, and then managed our transportation through Grab. While on the tour she customized our stops according to our likes/dislikes. During the experience we tried authentic Vietnamese dishes that I’d never heard of or saw showcased on other tours. She even managed to organize the barista at that coffee shop to privately demonstrate the making of our egg coffees. She went way above and beyond, and on top of that she was so fun to talk to.”

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Kathleen
United States · September 2, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Private Ninh Binh Tour: 1. Bai Dinh Pagoda; 2. Trang An Boat Ride; 3. Mua Cave & Duck Feeding
★★★★★

“Just had the best day in Ninh Binh with Hieu and driver Hung. We saw so much and Hieu was very patient, friendly and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this trip with VSide Travel as you can customise and they will accommodate where they can. The duck feeding at the end was a great way to end the tour. Thank you Hieu for a great day! 😊”

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Mrs Kiran Rehal
August 17, 2026
Tripadvisor Verified review
Private Ninh Binh Daily: 1. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital; 2. Trang An Boat Ride; 3. Bich Dong Pagoda & Duck Feeding; 4. Mua Cave
Trang An boat ride and Bich Dong Pagoda, private Ninh Binh day tour Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and Mua Cave, private Ninh Binh day tour
★★★★★

“Our family absolutely loved Lana, she shared so many interesting background storys with us, which gave us a better understanding of the history and culture of Vietnam. Would definitely recommend spending the day with Lana.”

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Nick De heer
Netherlands · August 9, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: 1. Trang an Boat Ride 2. Bai dinh pagoda 3. Thai Vi Temple & feed ducks
Trang An boat ride and Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hanoi to Ninh Binh day tour Thai Vi Temple and duck feeding, Hanoi to Ninh Binh day tour
★★★★★

“Great, well-organized day trip to Ninh Binh! We had a very nice day exploring beautiful Ninh Binh. The operator contacted us beforehand with a clear overview: no delays, hidden costs, or surprises. Pickup was perfectly on time, and the car was clean and comfortable. Our guide, Hieu, was friendly and knowledgeable, sharing history and fun facts. It was great that he joined us on all activities. Our thoughts on the itinerary (we chose ourself): Trang An boat ride: Absolutely amazing, the highlight of the day. Bai Dinh pagoda: A massive site, made easy with the electric shuttle. Waterfall restaurant: A scenic spot for lunch in Tam Coc. Thai Vi temple: A small, beautiful, and peaceful stop. Duck feeding: Different from Insta-reels but fun. The ducks roam free, meaning cyclists or traffic might pass between you. Overall, a well-spent day with a smooth schedule and great guidance. Recommended for a hassle-free trip!”

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Aishwarya Sardjoe
Netherlands · August 7, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Hanoi Street Food: 13+ Tastings & Train Street
Diamond guiding a Hanoi street food tour Hanoi street food and Train Street tour highlight
★★★★★

“Diamond was my tour guide. I found her to be very friendly, it really did feel more like hanging out with a new friend. She really personalized the tour for me and went above and beyond even taking my glasses shopping! 😆 food was such a great experience.”

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Elizabeth Ness
Australia · August 5, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Hanoi Street Food: 13+ Tastings & Train Street
Diamond guiding a Hanoi street food tour Hanoi street food and Train Street tour highlight
★★★★★

“Absolutely brilliant tour! Diamond is a fab guide, very funny and witty, lots of knowledge about the food and culture to share with us all. She introduced us to foods we wouldn’t have tried usually and even pointed out some extra spots she recommends we try ourselves in our own time. All the food was great, highly appreciated the care and attention given to my dietary requirements (vegetarian) Ending the tour on train street was fantastic too, would highly recommend this tour if you’re in Hanoi!”

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Kiranpreet Matharu
United Kingdom · July 23, 2026
G GetYourGuide Verified booking
Hanoi: Street Food Tour & Temple Night Experience
Diamond guiding a Hanoi street food tour Temple of Literature night experience, Hanoi
★★★★★

“What a fabulous tour! We loved the choice of food and drinks and also talking with Diamond. She had a lot of information for us and her English is impeccable, making the conversation really lively and fun. We absolutely recommend the tour. Even my daughter (12), who is a picky eater tried everything and enjoyed the food. The choices were more original than the usual Pho or Banh mi. The show at the temple of literature was also a nice ending of the evening. There are some workshops to do (calligraphy and ancient printing) which the kids enjoyed. The temple gardens and the architecture of the building is beautiful.”

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Alexandra Nagler
Switzerland · August 2, 2026
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Hanoi Farm-to-Table Cooking Class with Village Cycling
★★★★★

“Our guides were very freindly and passionate about local agriculture and the community based farming model on which it runs. They both spoke fairly good English, and helped translate with a local farmer who helped us cook and showed us how to harvest the local vegetables they grow there. overall a great day out and would recommend to anyone visiting hanoi that would like to gain a deeper insight to local life.”

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Ruaraidh Fothergill
Vietnam · May 18, 2026
Hanoi Countryside Adventure: ATV Riding, Hotpot & Fly Cam
★★★★★

“We enjoyed every minute of the ATV trip! Our Guide Diamond did an amazing job entertaining us and telling us useful information about Hanoi. The following food tour was nice to get to try different and discover new dishes. Diamond did an extraordinary job and we felt comfortable with her from the start to the end! We wish Diamond the very best and can recommend her to everyone!”

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Kevin
Switzerland · May 2, 2026
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Phong Nha: Sunset Bicycle Ride – Ducks massage & Buffalo
Sunset bicycle ride and duck feeding, Phong Nha Buffalo and farm activities, Phong Nha
★★★★★

“Sehr tolle Aktivität! Die Farm wird von einer super netten Familie betrieben und die einzelnen Aktivitäten waren richtig toll! Mir wurde super viel erklärt und gezeigt. Tatsächlich fand ich am besten den Reis zu ernten und die Körner von den Stämmen zu trennen. Der Snack war richtig lecker. Wie gesagt alle waren super super lieb! Wenn ihr euer eigenes Fahrrad bringt, seid euch sicher das es richtig funktioniert 🤍”

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Franziska
Germany · May 14, 2026
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Hanoi: Agricultural Life, Farm-to-table & Traditional Crafts
Harvesting and cooking farm-to-table, Hanoi countryside Traditional hammock weaving, Hanoi countryside
★★★★★

“This was the most amazing excursion we booked. Lana is a very bright and motivated woman who takes care of all the aspects of the tour by herself. The activity is very new as we were the third visitors, but everything went super smooth. We harvested our own food and prepared an amazing meal. We also learned how to weave a hammock, very interesting. This trip is perfect for people who want something else than all the touristic highlights of Hanoi and for those who want to experience the local life of Hanoi farmers. 100% would recommend!!”

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GetYourGuide Traveler
Hanoi: Agricultural Life, Farm-to-table & Traditional Crafts
Planting and harvesting vegetables, Hanoi countryside farm Cooking fresh local produce, Hanoi countryside farm
★★★★★

“This tour was truly life changing. The beauty of the farm and the work the farmers do every single day is humbling. The care for seasonal, local product is inspiring and we will carry this experience with us forever. The tour guides and the local farmers were all very educating and passionate about what they were doing. From getting our hands dirty planting and harvesting vegetables, to working the fields and sweating underneath the beating Việt Nam sun. We were eating fruits straight off the vine and peeling and cooking fresh local corn. We couldn’t recommend this experience enough.”

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Joshua
United States · March 16, 2026

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