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Ninh Binh day trip with boat ride and buffet lunch in Hanoi

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Activity provider: Taha Travel Agency Vn
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Full-day tour in Hanoi, taking in Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves. Run by Taha Travel Agency Vn, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Hoa Lu
  • Trang An
  • Mua Caves
  • Runs full day
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter)
  • Round-trip transportation

Ninh Binh day trip with boat ride and buffet lunch: Key Facts

PriceFrom $63.7 per person
DurationFull day
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a experience from Hanoi, built around Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves. It is run by Taha Travel Agency Vn, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Hotel pickup & drop-off, Round-trip transportation, guide, Entrance tickets and Trang An boat trip. It does not cover Drinks during lunch, Personal expenses, Tips for guide and driver and Travel insurance, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Taha Travel Agency Vn confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Taha Travel Agency Vn before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

2 starting location options

Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Hoa Lu

Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

Trang An

Visit (2 hours)

Mua Caves

Visit (2 hours)

2 drop-off locations

Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoa Lu

Detailed Itinerary

2 starting location options: Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Vietnam, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Hoa Lu: Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

Trang An: Visit (2 hours)

Mua Caves: Visit (2 hours)

2 drop-off locations: Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hoa Lu

Includes

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter)
  • Round-trip transportation
  • English-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Trang An boat trip
  • Vietnamese buffet lunch
  • Bottled water

Excludes

  • Drinks during lunch
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Travel insurance

Important information

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Taha Travel Agency Vn confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.

Weather

This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration Full day
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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$63.7
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

5/5
based on 2 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Charlotte
July 28, 2026

Ricky was absolutely fantastic, kept us laughing the whole time! Would highly recommend this trip, the hike was tough but the views were worth it. The boat trip was a particular highlight. I did not participate in the cycling portion of the trip as I am not a cyclist, but the rest of the group enjoyed immensely

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andy
July 26, 2026

had a great day out with jiang the tour guide who was funny but informative particularly enjoyed the bike ride and boat trip

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hotel pickup in Hanoi. Taha Travel Agency Vn confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover drinks during lunch, personal expenses, tips for guide and driver and travel insurance. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No, a local rower takes you; Trang An's loop is two to three hours in a sampan through caves and you sit the whole way. A small tip for the rower is customary. Bring a hat and sunscreen, the boats are open, and wear shoes you can cycle in for the paddy-field ride between sights.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Hotel pickup & drop-off (Hanoi Old Quarter), Round-trip transportation, English-speaking guide, Entrance tickets, Trang An boat trip, Vietnamese buffet lunch, Bottled water
The duration of the Ninh Binh day trip with boat ride and buffet lunch is typically Full day. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$63.7