Top 6 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 $37Best value

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

6.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 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

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

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

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