From Hanoi: Ninh Binh Full-Day Jeep Tour – Countryside, Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong, Tam Coc Boat & Hang Mua
- Full day (about 06:40–19:00)
- Free hotel pickup
- English-speaking guide
- Private option
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From $130 per adult
Children from $97.50 (75% of adult). Infants on a parent's lap are free.
- Free date change
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Open-air jeep through the rice fields, the Tam Coc boat and the Hang Mua viewpoint – a full day out of Hanoi.
Highlights
- Round-trip limousine van from your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel
- About 2 hours by open-air vintage jeep through villages and rice fields
- Thai Vi Temple and the cliff pagodas of Bich Dong
- 2-hour rowing-boat trip through the three caves of Tam Coc
- Climb to the dragon viewpoint at Hang Mua over Tam Coc
- Vietnamese set lunch, entrance fees and VAT included
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- Free date changeDeposits are non-refundable, but you can move your tour to another date, subject to availability.
- Reserve now & pay laterSend a booking request for free. A small deposit secures your spot; the rest is paid on the tour day in cash (USD or VND) or by bank transfer.
- Duration Full day (about 06:40–19:00)Starting times: 06:40
- Live tour guideEnglish-speaking guide
- Pickup & meeting pointFree hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine van
- Group size1–6 guests per booking
- Private tour availableBook a private tour for just your party, with your own guide and vehicle.
- DifficultyEasy to moderate (optional climb of about 500 steps)
Operated by Eco Trip Asia · We run this tour ourselves: own jeeps, professional drivers, licensed guides. Not a reseller. Agencies and booking platforms send their guests to us. Who operates your tour →
Itinerary
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Start
Hotel pickup in Hanoi (about 06:40)
A limousine van picks you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter for the drive of about 2 hours to Ninh Binh.
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Jeep through the countryside
Change to an open-air vintage jeep and spend about 2 hours on the lanes between rice fields and villages, with photo stops along the way.
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Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda
Visit the stone temple of the Tran kings, then climb through the three pagodas built into the cliff at Bich Dong.
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Lunch
A Vietnamese set lunch at a local restaurant. Tell us about vegetarian or other dietary needs when you book.
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Tam Coc boat trip
About 2 hours by rowing boat along the Ngo Dong River, through three caves and between rice fields and limestone peaks.
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Hang Mua viewpoint
Climb about 500 stone steps to the stone dragon for the view over Tam Coc, or relax by the lotus pond below.
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Finish
Back to Hanoi (about 19:00)
The limousine van drops you back at your Old Quarter hotel in the evening.
The route is approximate and may change with traffic and weather.
Full description
Leave the city early and spend the day in the limestone country of Ninh Binh, about two hours south of Hanoi. A comfortable limousine van picks you up from your hotel in the Old Quarter. In Ninh Binh you swap to an open-air vintage army jeep and spend about two hours on the back lanes between rice fields and villages, stopping at Thai Vi Temple, built for the Tran kings, and the three cliff pagodas of Bich Dong.
After a Vietnamese set lunch, a local rower takes you on the 2-hour boat trip through the three river caves of Tam Coc. The day ends with the climb of about 500 stone steps to the dragon on top of Hang Mua, the best view in Ninh Binh, before the drive back to Hanoi.
Why travellers pick this Ninh Binh jeep tour
Most Ninh Binh day trips go by coach from sight to sight. On this tour the jeep takes you off the main road into the countryside, with time for photos in the fields and at the temples, and a small group or a private jeep instead of a bus. Everything is included: transfer, jeep, guide, lunch, boat and entrance tickets, with VAT. Every booking includes free date changes subject to availability and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Who this tour is for
It suits first-time visitors who want to see the highlights of Ninh Binh in one day, photographers, couples and families. The Hang Mua climb is optional: you can wait at the bottom by the lotus pond. If you are already staying in Ninh Binh, you can meet us at Tam Coc or be picked up from your hotel there.
Planning your day
The day runs from about 06:40 to 19:00. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a hat and sunscreen, and cover your shoulders and knees for the temples. Read our guides to getting from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh weather and Tam Coc vs Trang An, or see all the sights on our Ninh Binh destination page.
Great for
- First-time visitors to Ninh Binh
- Photographers
- Couples and families
- Countryside
- Boat trip
- Temples
- Viewpoint
Includes
Included
- Round-trip limousine van from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels
- Open-air vintage army jeep with professional driver (about 2 hours)
- English-speaking guide
- Vietnamese set lunch
- Tam Coc boat trip (about 2 hours)
- Entrance fees: Tam Coc, Hang Mua, Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda
- Bottled water
- Rain ponchos if needed
- Insurance during the tour
- VAT
Not included
- Drinks with lunch
- Tips for your guide, driver and boat rower (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned as included
Prices
| Traveller | Group tour | Private tour |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (9+ years) | $130 | $165 |
| Child (5–8 years) · 75% of adult | $97.50 | $123.75 |
| Child (under 5 years) | Free | Free |
Prices per person in US dollars, including VAT.
Pickup
Free hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine van
- Hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter (limousine van)
- Meet us at Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
- Pickup from my hotel or homestay in Ninh Binh
Important information
- Pickup from Hanoi Old Quarter hotels starts at about 06:40; we confirm the exact time the day before
- Staying in Ninh Binh? Choose "Meet us at Tam Coc" or Ninh Binh hotel pickup when you book
- The Hang Mua climb is about 500 uneven stone steps; you can skip it and wait at the bottom
- Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat and sunscreen; there is no shade on the boat
- Cover shoulders and knees for the temples and pagodas
- The guide may change the order of the stops for the weather, crowds or the best light
- A surcharge may apply on public holidays such as Lunar New Year. The amount varies with the date and demand; we tell you the exact amount before we confirm your booking, and it is paid on site
- Each child gets their own child seat. Babies too small to sit alone ride with you, on your lap
- The jeep has a canvas roof, but rain blows in from the sides, so we give you a poncho
- A deposit confirms your booking: 15% for bookings under $100, 10% for larger bookings. The balance is paid on the tour day in cash (USD or VND) or by bank transfer.
- Deposits are non-refundable. You can change your tour date, subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Ninh Binh jeep tour?
A full day, from pickup in Hanoi at about 06:40 to drop-off at about 19:00. In Ninh Binh you spend about 2 hours in the jeep and about 2 hours on the Tam Coc boat.
Is transport from Hanoi included?
Yes. A limousine van picks you up from your Old Quarter hotel and brings you back in the evening.
I am staying in Ninh Binh. Can I join?
Yes. Choose "Meet us at Tam Coc" or Ninh Binh hotel pickup when you book; we tell you the meeting time.
What is included in the price?
The limousine transfer, jeep and driver, English-speaking guide, lunch, the Tam Coc boat, entrance fees, bottled water, insurance and VAT. Drinks with lunch and tips are extra.
Do I have to climb Hang Mua?
No. The climb is about 500 steps and optional; you can wait at the bottom by the lotus pond.
What happens if it rains?
Tours run rain or shine. We provide rain ponchos, and your guide may adjust the order of stops to keep you comfortable. If we have to cancel because the weather makes the tour unsafe, you can move it to another date free of charge or choose a full refund. If the tour goes ahead and you decide not to join, the deposit is not refundable, but you can still change your date.
What is the difference between the group and the private tour?
On the group tour you may share the jeep and boat day with a few other travellers. The private tour is just for your party, with your own jeep and guide.
Can I change my date or cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable, but you can move your tour to another date, subject to availability.
Do I have to pay now?
Send a booking request for free. A small deposit secures your spot; the rest is paid on the tour day in cash (USD or VND) or by bank transfer.
How much do children pay?
Children aged 5–8 pay 75% of the adult price; under 5 join free.
Who operates this tour?
Eco Trip Asia is the tour operator: we own the jeeps, employ the drivers and female riders, and our guides hold official tour guide cards. We run every tour ourselves; we do not resell other companies' tours. International Tour Operator Licence No. 01-3022/2025/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT, issued by the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism. Travel agencies and booking platforms also send their guests to us, so you may meet the same team even if you book elsewhere. Booking here, you deal directly with the people who run your tour.
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