Discover the most stunning Ninh Binh boat tours with small groups & solo travelers! Daily departures from Hanoi, expert local guides, and only 10% deposit with Legend Travel Group – the #1 choice for Vietnam Tours since 2008.
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 travelers across Southeast Asia. This guide is based on real guest experiences and daily departures operated exclusively by Legend Travel Group – connecting solo travelers in Vietnam since 2008.
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Supporting female rowers on every Vietnam Tours departure (Source: Internet)Often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” Ninh Binh is Vietnam’s most breathtaking karst landscape: emerald rivers, dramatic limestone peaks, ancient temples, and peaceful rice fields. The iconic boat rides through Tam Coc, Trang An, and Van Long are best enjoyed in small groups – no crowded tourist boats, just you and your new travel friends gliding through nature in absolute serenity.
Every day, Legend Travel Group brings together solo travelers and small groups from Hanoi’s top social hostels for the most memorable Vietnam Tours to Ninh Binh. With only a 10% deposit required (balance due 30 days before departure), you can secure your spot today with complete peace of mind.
Hanoi → Hoa Lu Ancient Capital → Tam Coc Boat Ride → Bich Dong Pagoda → Mua Cave viewpoint
Max 12 travelers – perfect for solo joiners
Local female rowers using their feet (UNESCO-recognized tradition)
Vietnamese lunch with goat meat specialty
Daily departure – 7:30 AM pick-up from Old Quarter or hostels
Price: from $55 (includes all entries, lunch, and round-trip transport)
Hanoi → Trang An UNESCO Site (3-hour boat route) → Kong: Skull Island film location → Bai Dinh Pagoda (optional)
Smaller bamboo boats – maximum intimacy with nature
Visit 9 caves and 3 temples in one ride
Perfect for photographers and nature lovers
Daily departure – limited to 10 guests
Price: from $65
Hanoi → Van Long Wetland Reserve (most peaceful boat ride in Vietnam) → Endangered Delacour’s langur spotting → Cycling through rice fields
Zero tourist crowds – pure tranquility
Floating village and mountain reflections
Ideal for solo travelers seeking mindfulness
Daily departure – max 8 guests
Price: from $69
Day 1: Tam Coc boat + Mua Cave + overnight homestay
Day 2: Cuc Phuong – Vietnam’s oldest national park + primate rescue center
Stay with a local family – authentic Vietnamese dinner
Perfect for travelers wanting more than a day trip
Price: from $139 (10% deposit = $13.90)
500 steps = the most epic viewpoint in Vietnam (Source: Internet)Guaranteed daily departures – never cancelled
Small groups (max 12) – you’ll actually make friends
Same-age, same-mindset travelers (average 25–45)
English-speaking guide + local female rowers
No hidden fees – everything clearly included
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure
Tip your local rower 50,000–100,000 VND – they support entire families
Wear modest clothing when visiting temples (shoulders & knees covered)
Speak softly on the boat – preserve the peaceful atmosphere
Support local villages by buying handmade embroidery (fair price: 100,000–300,000 VND)
70% of our guests travel solo – 100% leave with friends (Source: Internet)Choose your preferred tour above
Book online at https://www.legendtravelgroup.com or WhatsApp +84 825 862 222
Pay just 10% deposit today
Meet your group the evening before at our Hanoi office (free beer included!)
Depart together the next morning – new friends guaranteed!
Sunscreen & hat (no shade on the boat)
Light rain jacket (short showers possible)
Comfortable shoes for Mua Cave stairs (500 steps!)
Reusable water bottle (we provide free refills)
Small VND notes to tip your rower
Camera/phone with waterproof case
Ha Long Bay on land – but with rice paddies (Source: Internet)Full-day Ninh Binh tour: $55–$69
Two-day experience: $139
Optional bike rental: $5
Local lunch & drinks: included
Rower tip: $2–$5 recommended
Total daily cost with Legend Travel Group: $55–$75 – incredible value!
Book the earliest departure (7:30 AM) for golden light and fewer boats
Visit in weekday for ultimate peace (weekends busier with locals)
Combine with Ha Long Bay for the ultimate karst landscape double
Ask your guide about the “secret cave” route – not all companies know it!
Spot rare wildlife on our peaceful Van Long route (Source: Internet)Q: Are these tours suitable for solo travelers?
A: Absolutely! 70% of our guests travel solo and leave with lifelong friends.
Q: Which boat route is the most beautiful?
A: Trang An for caves and temples, Tam Coc for rice fields, Van Long for absolute peace – we offer all three!
Q: Is the 500-step climb at Mua Cave worth it?
A: 100% yes – the panoramic “lying dragon” view is one of Vietnam’s most photographed spots.
Q: When is the best time for Ninh Binh boat tours?
A: May–June (golden rice fields) or September–November (cooler weather).
Every Ninh Binh tour supports local female rowers and plants 10 trees per guest. We use eco-friendly boats and say no to single-use plastics.
Book your spot today with just 10% deposit – your new travel family is waiting!
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By Legend Travel Group – Creating Unforgettable Vietnam Tours for Solo Travelers Since 2008
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