Ninh Bình afternoon tour from Hanoi with lantern boat and dinner

Excursions & day trips

Hanoi, Vietnam

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 10 Hours

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

You'll cruise through the waterways and limestone landscapes of Tràng An or Tam Cốc

There's time to explore Hoa Lư Ancient Town and admire views from Kỳ Lân Mountain

The experience includes a local dinner featuring regional specialities in the evening

It's a chance to discover Ninh Bình at a relaxed pace with same-day return to Hanoi

Your tour concludes with a cruise through the illuminated waterways on a lantern boat

What to expect

Discover a different side of Ninh Bình on an afternoon and evening excursion from Hanoi. With no early start required, you'll travel to Ninh Bình and explore its limestone landscapes at a more relaxed pace.After hotel pick-up, you'll travel to Ninh Bình and enjoy a boat cruise in Tràng An, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or in Tam Cốc. Both are renowned for their waterways, caves and karst formations.The journey continues to Hoa Lư Ancient Town, where you'll visit Bắc Pagoda (Bảo Tháp Kỳ Lân Tự). You'll then climb approximately 100 steps up Kỳ Lân Mountain to take in panoramic views of the ancient town and the surrounding karst landscape.In the evening, stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Hoa Lư Ancient Town and savour a local dinner with regional specialities. You'll then board a traditional lantern boat for a night cruise, where you'll be served tea and local sweets and have the opportunity to release a floating lantern while taking in the illuminated riverside setting.Designed for travellers looking to experience Ninh Bình beyond a typical day trip, this tour combines natural scenery, culture and cuisine in one full-day adventure.

What's included

Entrance fees

Dinner

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Private tour

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Tour guide

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

This is a private tour for your group only. Group size: 2-5 people

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available within the Hanoi Old Quarter. An additional charge may apply for pick-ups outside this area

You can choose between a boat tour in Trang An or Tam Coc. Please indicate your preference in the 'Additional Comments' field when booking

The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, traffic or operational conditions while preserving the tour's main highlights

Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times

The lantern boat cruise operates subject to weather conditions and local authority regulations

Please let the local partner know about any food allergies or intolerances at checkout

Remember to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes

Light clothing

A hat

Sunscreen

Insect repellent

A light jacket during cooler months

Provider

Up Travel Vietnam

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Meeting point:

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available within the Hanoi Old Quarter. You'll indicate your pick-up address at checkout. Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before departure.