Boats on the river between Ninh Binh's limestone peaks

Join-in group day tours · Ninh Binh

The Classic Ninh Binh Day

Boat through UNESCO caves, climb to the Hang Múa viewpoint and walk thousand-year-old temples. Three routes, from Hanoi or from Ninh Binh city.

Choose your day

Three routes, one landscape

Every route ends at the Hang Múa viewpoint. Pick where you start and which boat ride you prefer.

Hour by hour

How the day unfolds

    Before you go

    Good to know

    500 steps at Hang Múa

    The climb to the dragon viewpoint takes 20–30 minutes. Go at your own pace, or wait at the foot of the hill.

    Temple dress

    Shoulders and knees covered at Bái Đính and the Hoa Lư temples. A light scarf or sarong is enough.

    Sun and comfortable shoes

    The boat rides are open to the sky. Bring a hat, sunscreen and shoes you can climb in.

    Pay on the day

    No prepayment to book. Pay your guide in cash, or ask for an online link (+15% platform fee).

    Reserve your seat

    Book your Ninh Binh day

    No payment needed to request. We confirm on WhatsApp within 24 hours.

    1Your route
    2Who’s coming
    Adults
    2
    3Date & pick-up

    4Your details

    Questions

    Frequently asked

    Everything travellers usually ask before booking a group day in Ninh Binh.

    Still have a question?Lana replies on WhatsApp, usually within a few hours.
    Message Lana · +84 336 515 830
    Which route should I choose?

    Staying in Ninh Binh? Take the route from Ninh Binh: Hoa Lư, Bái Đính, Tràng An and Hang Múa, with the shortest drives. From Hanoi, choose Bái Đính & Tràng An for the big pagoda and the UNESCO cave river, or Hoa Lư & Tràng An for a gentle bike ride round the old capital and the same cave river.

    How long is the drive from Hanoi?

    About 2 hours each way by air-conditioned coach, with a short rest stop on the way. Pick-up is from 07:00 in the Old Quarter and you are back around 19:00.

    Is the Hang Múa climb difficult?

    It is 500 stone steps, steep in places. Most people reach the top in 20–30 minutes with photo stops. If you would rather not climb, you can wait at the foot of the hill.

    Can you cater for vegetarian or other diets?

    Yes. Write your diet in the booking form and the restaurant will prepare your lunch for it.

    How do I pay, and can I cancel?

    Nothing is paid to book. Pay your guide in cash on the day, or ask for an online payment link after we confirm (15% platform fee). Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour.

    Are children welcome?

    Yes. Children 3–5 pay 75% of the adult price and infants under 3 join free.

    Reviews of Vside Travel

    What travellers say about us

    These are reviews of Vside Travel from our Ninh Binh days, private and group, on GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor. They are not all about this route: the tour each guest booked is shown under their review.

    ★★★★★Tripadvisor

    “Very good experience with English speaking guide and Deluxe car. I can enjoy my day without worry of language and transport. Thanks to Hiếu Hoàng.”

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    盧*彰 E · TaiwanOctober 9, 2026
    Custom Private Ninh Binh
    ★★★★★GetYourGuide

    “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 · AustraliaOctober 2, 2026
    Custom Private Ninh Binh
    ★★★★★GetYourGuide

    “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 · SingaporeSeptember 24, 2026
    Private Ninh Binh UNESCO Sites
    ★★★★★Tripadvisor

    “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 RehalAugust 17, 2026
    Private Bái Đính, Tràng An & Mua Cave
    ★★★★★GetYourGuide

    “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 · NetherlandsAugust 9, 2026
    Private Ninh Binh Daily
    ★★★★★Tripadvisor

    “Very fun and enjoyable trip. Everything well organized. The guide Mai and the driver Hung are very friendly and helpful. We talked a lot in the car about the history, food and language of Vietnam. We took the boat at Trang An, hiked the 500 steps of Mua Cave for the view over Tam Coc, fed the ducks and finished at Bich Dong. Mai was very helpful taking photos and videos for me. Don’t hesitate — this is worth the money!”

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    Vipawee CJuly 10, 2026
    Custom Private Ninh Binh

    On tour with our guests

    Guests on a Ninh Binh day
    On the boat through the caves
    A group at Bái Đính Pagoda
    Selfie at the Hang Múa summit
    Rain ponchos on, smiles on
    Walking the old capital, Hoa Lư
    Rowing boats at Tràng An
    Lunch together
    Cycling the village lanes
    Guests at Hang Múa
    At a pagoda gate
    On the water
    The view from the top
    By the lantern bridge
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