Top 13 Hanoi Hiking Tours

Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave - Deluxe To Luxury - The early start from Hanoi Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 884 reviews · from $38Our pick

Spend 12 to 14 hours touring Halong Bay from Hanoi by air-conditioned bus and deluxe cruise. Guide Sam or Hercules may lead the day, with lunch, Sung Sot Cave, Titop Island, kayaking or a bamboo boat, and sunset tea included. Expect a popular route and a group of up to 48 people.

“Amazing guide, really good quality cruise, great food, everything bang on. Great value for money, super clean and lovely staff.”

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Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

2.Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, with Tom among the named guides, to Hoa Lu, Trang An, and Mua Cave. The day includes a local lunch, a three-hour boat trip, a short bike activity, limousine transport, and a 500-step climb for wide Ninh Binh views.

“The tour is very enjoyable, boat ride is great with magnificent scenery and relaxing. The tourist guide and driver are professional, consider everybody different needs during the trip.”

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Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

3.Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu’s royal temples, a 2.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Trang An’s caves, and a 486-step climb at Mua Cave. English-speaking guides such as Bao, Harry, Leo, and Peter lead the day, with lunch, transport, and entrance fees included.

“Perfect weather for the 1-day trip. Cycling at Hoa Lu visiting the temples was the greatest fun for the trip. The ride on bamboo boat at Trang An was another fantastic experience. Climbing up the mountain top at Mua cave yet another challenge sensation. Booking the trip via GYG was easy & straightforward. Responses via chat was efficient too. Highly recommend,”

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From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

4.Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · from $37

You’ll travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide, choosing a shared, VIP Dcar, or private tour. Expect temples, a buffet lunch, a sampan ride through caves and rice fields, and, on selected options, the steep climb to Mua Cave. Guides such as Ruby, Duong, and Thang are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“Great communication with our guide prior to the trip. We loved the boat tour and the great view in Tam Coc. We were less enthusiastic about the pagoda (too crowded and fast). We were overall quite happy:)”

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From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hike, Tam Coc Boat, and Lunch

5.Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hike, Tam Coc Boat, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · from $43

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in a small group with an English-speaking guide. Visit Dinh and Le temples, climb 500 steps at Hang Mua, eat a rural Vietnamese lunch, and cruise through Tam Coc caves by traditional sampan. Guide Johnny is among the named guides associated with the tour.

“Everything was perfect on this tour, one of the best all-day tours I've done in Asia. Everything was very well organised, from the very comfortable transport, to the very hearty meal and the various activities (bikes, boat, walk, old capital). My guide, Johnny, was extremely enthusiastic and passionate, making time for the small group and answering questions in impeccable English. I'd definitely recommend it!”

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Mai Chau Private Day Tour: Hiking & Biking in Pristine Landscapes

6.Mai Chau Private Day Tour: Hiking & Biking in Pristine Landscapes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $99

Travel privately from Hanoi to Mai Chau for Thung Khe Pass views, a Thai family lunch, and guided cycling through Lac and Pom Coong villages. Your English-speaking guide, car, entrance fees, bike, and water are included. Plan for a long 12 to 13-hour day.

“Worst Tour We Have Ever Taken!!! Company didn’t contact us so I called them night before tour to confirm. They confirmed. This was a private tour for 2 with a driver and guide. The guide arrived with his brother wanting him to come aRead more”

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Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave 1 Day with Cycling, Hiking, Lunch

7.Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave 1 Day with Cycling, Hiking, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $46

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Tommy, then visit Hoa Lu, cycle near Tam Coc, take a bamboo boat, enjoy Vietnamese food, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. The small-group tour includes transport, lunch, entrance fees, and bottled water.

“Ninh Binh trip with Tommy is fun! He took us to Bai Dinh, Trang an and Mua Cave. A fun, insightful, energetic guy from the morning he picks us up till the end of the trip.”

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HaLong Bay Day Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming, Hiking and Lunch

8.HaLong Bay Day Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming, Hiking and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $42

Join an English-speaking guide for an 11 to 12 hour Hanoi to Ha Long Bay trip by expressway. You get a new six-hour cruise, lunch, Titop Island, Sung Sot Cave, swimming, and kayaking or a bamboo boat for an extra $3 to $5.

“It is very good day with us to visit Ha Long Bay with Viet Nam Wonder Travel. The boat is new and nice, the staffs are very polite and helpful. Tour guide and driver are good, I love this tour as well as Viet nam Wonder Travel. Thanks and recommend!”

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Ninh Binh-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc – Mua cave – Dragon Mountain Hiking 1 Day Tour

9.Ninh Binh-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc – Mua cave – Dragon Mountain Hiking 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $40

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with guide Viet or another English-speaking guide, then visit Hoa Lu, cycle through rice fields, cruise Tam Coc by bamboo boat, and climb nearly 500 steps at Mua Cave for wide views over Tam Coc. Lunch and Old Quarter transfers are included.

“El paseo en barca y la subida a la Montaña del Dragón. La subida fue bastante intensa pero logramos alcanzar la bandera de la cima.”

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Ninh Binh: The best of Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hiking, Tam Coc Boat Tour

10.Ninh Binh: The best of Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hiking, Tam Coc Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $47

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh with an English-speaking guide such as Milano, visiting Hoa Lu temples, Hang Mua’s 500-step viewpoint, Tam Coc caves, and Bich Dong Pagoda. Lunch, admission fees, Hanoi Old Quarter transport, cycling, and bottled water are included.

“This is a great tour that takes you to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc in a day.”

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Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave Day Trip: Hiking, boat trip, Bike, lunch

11.Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave Day Trip: Hiking, boat trip, Bike, lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $30Best value

Travel from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave in one long day. You’ll visit ancient temples, cycle through villages, eat a Vietnamese buffet, float through Tam Coc’s caves, and climb nearly 500 steps for a broad view. Pickup is offered in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“Mi historia fue pésima , el guía local nunca me recogió, me tuvo dos horas esperando , nunca respondió a mis llamadas , y lo peor de todo que contacto con la central y el muy mentiroso dice q llame para anular la reserva, nunca se preocupo Read more”

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Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave Day Trip: Walking, Hiking, Boat trip

12.Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave Day Trip: Walking, Hiking, Boat trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $65

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by air-conditioned limousine, visit grand Bai Dinh Pagoda, row through Trang An’s caves, and climb Mua Cave’s 486 to 500 steps for views over Tam Coc. An English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, tickets, and Hanoi Old Quarter transfers are included.

“The guide was so much fun & taking really good care of everyone. We visited amazing places in Ninh Binh, did interesting activities. This is a very good mixed tour for everyone can join!”

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Ninh Binh & Cuc Phuong 2 days group tour from Hanoi: Biking, boat trip, Hiking

13.Ninh Binh & Cuc Phuong 2 days group tour from Hanoi: Biking, boat trip, Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $180

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh for Hoa Lu temples, a two-hour Tam Coc boat ride, the steep climb at Mua Cave, and a night in a bungalow with a pool. Day two brings a primate rescue center and a forest trek in Cuc Phuong National Park. Pickup and meals are included.

“The 2 days trip from Hanoi to Ninh Binh was amazing. Activities were very interesting with boat trip, Hiking, walking national park. Bungalow was very good & foods was delicious!”

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Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

1.Halong Bay Full Day with Kayaking, Hiking viewpoint, Cave – Deluxe To Luxury

Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

2.Ninh Binh 1 day Hoa Lu Trang An with Dragon Mountain Hiking

Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

3.Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Caves Hiking Day Trip

From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

4.Ninh Binh Boat Ride, Mua Cave Hike, Temple Visit

From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hike, Tam Coc Boat, and Lunch

5.Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hike, Tam Coc Boat, and Lunch

Mai Chau Private Day Tour: Hiking & Biking in Pristine Landscapes

6.Mai Chau Private Day Tour: Hiking & Biking in Pristine Landscapes

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave 1 Day with Cycling, Hiking, Lunch

7.Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave 1 Day with Cycling, Hiking, Lunch

HaLong Bay Day Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming, Hiking and Lunch

8.HaLong Bay Day Cruise with Kayaking, Swimming, Hiking and Lunch

Ninh Binh-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc – Mua cave – Dragon Mountain Hiking 1 Day Tour

9.Ninh Binh-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc – Mua cave – Dragon Mountain Hiking 1 Day Tour

Ninh Binh: The best of Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hiking, Tam Coc Boat Tour

10.Ninh Binh: The best of Hoa Lu, Hang Mua Hiking, Tam Coc Boat Tour

Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave Day Trip: Hiking, boat trip, Bike, lunch

11.Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave Day Trip: Hiking, boat trip, Bike, lunch

Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave Day Trip: Walking, Hiking, Boat trip

12.Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave Day Trip: Walking, Hiking, Boat trip

Ninh Binh & Cuc Phuong 2 days group tour from Hanoi: Biking, boat trip, Hiking

13.Ninh Binh & Cuc Phuong 2 days group tour from Hanoi: Biking, boat trip, Hiking

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