Ninh Binh Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Caves & Cycling, US$ 83 per person (11h, 4.97★ · 9,293).
- Top rated: Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hiking, cycling, boat trip, US$ 85 per person (11h–12h, 5.00★ · 460).
- Best value: Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Hike, US$ 33 per person (12h–13h, 4.93★ · 5,289).
Price per person across the 43 options priced per person: US$ 33–US$ 224 (median US$ 62). With 100+ reviews: 22 of 43.
Of the 43 options: 42 with live guides in English, 43 with free cancellation, 43 with instant confirmation, 43 with hotel pickup, 42 kid-friendly, 5 private and 26 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Ninh Binh Boat Tours
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43 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Caves & Cycling Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu ancient capital, Mua Cave hike, Tam Coc sampan boat, village cycling. Includes lunch, guide, pickup. Groups under 9. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.97 (9,293 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 83 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Hike Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc bamboo boat, Mua Cave climb, Hoa Lu ancient capital, village cycling, and lunch. Hotel pickup included, returns by 7:45 PM. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.93 (5,289 reviews) Duration: 12h–13h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
Ninh Binh Heritage Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Boat Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, 1.5-hour Tam Coc boat trip through caves and karst, cycling through local villages. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.97 (2,999 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc Boat & Countryside Ride Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Mua Cave hike, Tam Coc boat ride through caves, countryside scooter ride, and lunch. Hotel pickup 6:30am, return 6:30pm. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.99 (4,787 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc & Hoa Lu Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Mua Cave climb, Tam Coc boat ride, Hoa Lu ancient capital. Small groups of 9, includes pickup, lunch, all entry fees. 10.5 hours. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.99 (1,938 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Climb Private full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc sampan boat ride, Mua Cave climb, Hoa Lu ruins, bike ride and Vietnamese lunch. English-speaking guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 09:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.97 (732 reviews) Duration: 9h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Incense Village, Tam Coc Boat & Hoa Lu Watch incense makers at Quang Phu Cau, drift through Tam Coc’s caves by boat, and explore Hoa Lu’s ancient temples. Small group tour with pickup and lunch included. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (711 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Boat Ride & Mua Cave Small group tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with pickup, English guide, sightseeing tickets and lunch included: visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Every day · 07:20, 07:30, 07:45 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (434 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lư, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Full Day Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi featuring cycling, bamboo boat through Tam Coc caves, and a 500-step climb to Mua Cave for panoramic views of karst mountains. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.89 (413 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Hike Full-day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Mua Cave hike, Hoa Lu temples, and bamboo boat through Tam Coc. Includes transport, lunch, and entry fees. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.94 (341 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hiking, cycling, boat trip Spend 11 to 12 hours hiking Mua cave, cycling rural villages, and boating through three limestone caves at Tam Coc with guide and lunch included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (460 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Tam Coc Boat Ride Ninh Binh: Private guide, no crowds Private Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi with Tam Coc boat ride, Hoa Lu temples and Mua Cave hike. Includes pickup, lunch, fees and guide. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 09:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 85 ★ 4.94 (278 reviews) Duration: 10h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 108 per person
Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, boat trip & mountain trek Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with boat trip through limestone karsts, Mua Cave trek, English guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.92 (271 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Trang An Boat & Mua Cave Climb Full day tour from Hanoi with bamboo kayaking, limestone cliffs, 500-step climb, biking, hiking, buffet lunch and hotel pickup included. Every day · 07:20, 07:30 and 08:10 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.82 (231 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An & Mua Cave from Hanoi Day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Bai Dinh Pagoda, bamboo boat ride through Trang An, and Mua Cave climb. Includes lunch, guide, and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:25 · Pickup available · Up to age 71 ★ 4.92 (215 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 62 per person
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Ninh Binh: Sampan Boat, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Day Trip Feel the quiet magic of Ninh Binh’s rice fields, sampan boat caves, and ancient temples on a small-group day trip from Hanoi with lunch and all transfers included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.95 (325 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 62 per person
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Boat & Hoa Lu Small Group Day Trip Float through Tam Coc caves, bike Ninh Binh’s villages, and explore Hoa Lu’s ancient temples with a local guide. Includes buffet lunch and express transfer. Every day · 07:25 · Pickup available · Up to age 76 ★ 4.92 (182 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Mua Cave & Tam Coc Boat Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with Hoa Lu temples, 500-step Mua Cave hike, Tam Coc sampan boat, cycling, lunch and sunset swim. Hotel pickup included, returns by 7pm. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.96 (163 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave & Trang An Boat Full-day private tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Mua Cave hike, rice paddy cycling, farmer's house visit, and Trang An boat trip. Includes lunch, guide, all tickets. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (153 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Cycling, boat ride, small group Day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh featuring a Trang An boat ride, Mua cave hike, and countryside cycling with an English-speaking guide in a small group of up to 7. Every day · 07:00, 08:00 and 19:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.96 (151 reviews) Duration: 10h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Ninh Binh: Tam Coc Boat, Mua Cave Hike & Hoa Lu Day Trip Start your Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi with hotel pickup, a Tam Coc boat ride, countryside cycling, buffet lunch, and the climb to Mua Cave’s panoramic view. Every day · 07:25 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 4.90 (144 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Ninh Binh: Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu & Trang An Boat with Mua Cave Sunset Small group tour from Ninh Binh visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An caves, and Mua Cave. Includes hotel pickup, lunch, and guide. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.87 (102 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 53 per person
Ninh Binh Day Tour: Boat Trip & Mua Cave Hike Day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: explore the ancient capital Hoa Lu, paddle through Tam Coc's karst landscape by sampan. Every day · 07:30, 07:45 and 08:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.81 (90 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Ninh Binh: Trang An Boat, Mua Cave Sunset & Hoa Lu Day Trip Float through Trang An’s caves, climb Mua Cave for sunset views, and wander ancient Hoa Lu on this Ninh Binh day trip: includes pickup, lunch, and local guide. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.74 (89 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
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From US$ 39 per person · 8 h to 3 days
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc Boat with Lunch Visit Hoa Lu temples and cruise through stunning limestone caves at Tam Coc on this full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi, including hotel pickup and lunch. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.49 (86 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Ninh Binh & Trang An: Cycling, Pagoda & Boat Tour with Lunch Wander through Ninh Binh’s rice fields by bike, visit a family home, explore Bich Dong Pagoda, then drift through Trang An caves by boat. Includes lunch & pickup. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.96 (81 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu & Trang An Boat Ride Depart Hanoi at 7:30am for Hoa Lu ancient temples, Am Tien Cave, and a 3-hour sampan boat through Trang An's limestone karsts. Lunch and hotel pickup included. Returns by 7pm. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (79 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 72 per person
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu Temples, Tam Coc Boat & Bike Day Trip Feel the quiet magic of Ninh Binh’s ancient Hoa Lu temples, float through Tam Coc’s caves by sampan, and bike rice paddies: includes pickup and lunch. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.88 (76 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Tam Coc boat ride Ninh Binh: 2-hour river tour with 3 grottos Tam Coc boat ride from Hanoi with 2-hour river tour, Hoa Lu temples, cycling, Mua Cave hike, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, 12 hours. Every day · 07:20 and 07:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 75 ★ 4.86 (69 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Ninh Binh: 2-Day Small Group Cycling, Boating & Mua Cave Wake up in Ninh Binh’s countryside, cycle quiet roads, boat through Tam Coc caves, and climb Lying Dragon Mountain: all with a small group and pickup from Hanoi. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.99 (86 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Ninh Binh Day Trip: Tam Coc Boat, Hoa Lu & Mua Cave Hike Step into rural Vietnam with a Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: bike ancient Hoa Lu, float Tam Coc’s caves, climb Mua Cave, with pickup and local lunch included. Every day · 07:15 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.81 (72 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Hanoi to Halong & Ninh Binh cruise: 3 days, 10-cabin ship, bamboo boats Three-day Hanoi tour combining Lan Ha Bay cruise with Ninh Binh. Includes meals, cave kayaking, bamboo boat rides, bike tours, and overnight stays. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.76 (66 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 224 per person
Ninh Binh Day Tour: Bai Dinh, Trang An Boat, Mua Cave Full-day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with sampan boat ride through UNESCO Trang An, climb to Mua Cave viewpoint, and visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.94 (54 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · KO +5 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc boat, Mua Cave Pick up in Hanoi Old Quarter, travel 100km south to explore the ancient capital Hoa Lu, cycle through countryside villages. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 75 ★ 5.00 (33 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Hanoi to Ninh Binh Day Trip: Mua Cave & Trang An Boat Ride Day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with sampan boat ride through UNESCO Trang An, climb Mua Cave, and visit ancient Hoa Lu temples with a local guide. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.97 (30 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 66 per person
Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Caves & Mua Peak Bike Tour Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi with rowboat through three caves, ancient capital ruins, and Mua Cave peak views. Includes bike, lunch, entry fees, English guide. 12 hours. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 4.79 (19 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Ninh Bình tour from Hanoi: Mua Cave, cycling, Tam Coc boat Climb Mua Cave's 500 stone steps for panoramic views, cycle through Tam Coc villages, and drift through limestone caves on a sampan. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (27 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Ninh Binh: Trang An Boat & Bike Tour with Local Family Visit Private tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with sampan boat on Trang An River, village biking, Bich Dong Pagoda, and lunch. Hotel pickup and English-speaking guide included. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Ninh Binh day tour from Hanoi: Hiking, biking, boat Day tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: hike Mua cave, bike rice fields, and take a bamboo boat through Tam Coc with guide, lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.25 (8 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Trang An Boat Tour: Limestone Caves & Bai Dinh Pagoda from Hanoi Full-day tour from Hanoi to Trang An's three caves by rowboat, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Mua Cave trek. Includes hotel pickup, lunch, and guide. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · VI ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Ninh Binh Day Tour: Cycle Villages & Tam Coc Boat from Hanoi Cycle rural Ninh Binh, visit local families, hike Mua Cave, and enjoy a Tam Coc boat trip. Authentic day tour from Hanoi with guide and lunch included. Every day · 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Boat, bike and cave in one day Hanoi hotel pickup at 8am, boat through Trang An limestone tunnels, bike through Tam Coc rice villages, climb Mua Cave, visit Bich Dong Pagoda. Includes transport and guide. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 85 ★ 4.88 (8 reviews) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 118 per person
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: 10 hours, sampan & bicycle Day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with Hoa Lu temple, Tam Coc boat ride and Hang Mua hike. Includes lunch, guide and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.17 (6 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
The top 12 of 43 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc Caves & CyclingOur pickPickup offered | US$ 83 per person | 11h | 4.97★ · 9,293 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hiking, cycling, boat tripTop ratedGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 11h–12h | 5.00★ · 460 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave HikeBest valuePickup offered | US$ 33 per person | 12h–13h | 4.93★ · 5,289 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Ninh Binh Heritage Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & BoatPickup offered | US$ 52 per person | 11h–12h | 4.97★ · 2,999 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Vietnamese |
| Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc Boat & Countryside RideGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 95 per person | 10h–11h | 4.99★ · 4,787 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc & Hoa LuGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 11h | 4.99★ · 1,938 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave ClimbPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 9h–11h | 4.97★ · 732 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 09:30 | English |
| Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Incense Village, Tam Coc Boat & Hoa LuGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 10h–11h | 4.97★ · 711 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Ninh Binh Day Tour from Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Boat Ride & Mua CaveGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 11h | 4.97★ · 434 | Every day · 07:20, 07:30, 07:45 and 08:00 | English |
| Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lư, Tam Coc & Mua Cave Full DayPickup offered | US$ 48 per person | 11h–12h | 4.89★ · 413 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave HikePickup offered | US$ 54 per person | 10h–12h | 4.94★ · 341 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Tam Coc Boat Ride Ninh Binh: Private guide, no crowdsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 108 per person | 10h 30m | 4.94★ · 278 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (5): Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Tam Coc Boat & Mua Cave Climb (US$ 115 per person) · Tam Coc Boat Ride Ninh Binh: Private guide, no crowds (US$ 108 per person) · Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave & Trang An Boat (US$ 160 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (16): Full-day Ninh Binh tour from Hanoi: Hiking, cycling, boat trip (US$ 85 per person) · Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc Boat & Countryside Ride (US$ 95 per person) · Ninh Binh Day Trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave, Tam Coc & Hoa Lu (US$ 85 per person)
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