Best Group Tours Vietnam Ninh Binh Hikes: Tam Coc, Trang An & Hidden Trails

Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, personally guiding and organizing tours for over 100,000 travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide draws from firsthand insights, guest feedback from Legend Travel Group surveys, and Legend Travel Group’s expertise in Vietnam and Cambodia. Legend Travel Group since 2008.

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“Halong Bay on Land” – Best Explored on Foot

Ninh Binh is Vietnam’s ultimate hiking paradise:

• Dramatic limestone peaks rising from rice paddies

• Hidden caves, secret viewpoints, and lotus lakes

• Ancient temples perched on dragon-back ridges

• Perfect mix of gentle walks and challenging summit hikes

Legend Travel Group’s Vietnam Tours for Ninh Binh hikes are designed for:

• Small groups (6–12 people) — perfect for making friends

• Local guides who know every off-the-beaten-path trail

• Fitness levels from easy strolls to Hang Mua 500-step challenge

• Boutique eco-lodges & rice-field retreats

• No single supplement — ever

• Deposit only 10%, pay balance 30 days before departure

Hike solo. Return with a crew.

1. Ninh Binh Classic Hike & Boat (Full Day) – #1 Most Popular!

• Morning row-boat through Tam Coc (“Halong Bay on land”)

• Afternoon hike to Hang Mua viewpoint (500 steps, dragon statue)

• Visit Thai Vi Temple & Bich Dong Pagoda

• Local goat meat lunch included

• $69/person

2. Ninh Binh Hidden Trails Explorer (2 Days / 1 Night)

• Day 1: Private hike to lesser-known peaks & caves

• Day 2: Trang An boat ride + secret ridge trail

• Overnight in rice-field eco-lodge

• $199/person

3. Ninh Binh Photography & Sunrise Hike

• 4:30 AM pick-up for golden-hour Hang Mua summit

• Professional photographer guide

• Private trails with zero tourists

• $99/person

4. Ninh Binh + Halong Bay Active Adventure (5 Days)

• 2 days Ninh Binh hiking

• Transfer to Halong for kayaking & cave exploration

• From $599/person

1. Hang Mua Viewpoint – 500 steps to dragon-back panorama

2. Tuyet Tinh Coc (Am Tien Cave) – hidden lake & temple

3. Bich Dong Pagoda ridge trail – secret viewpoints

4. Trinh Nu Cave & Buddha Cave loop – off-the-beaten-path

5. Thung Nham Bird Park sunset trail – lotus lakes & flamingos

• Easy: Flat rice-field walks & short climbs

• Moderate: Hang Mua 500 steps + cave trails

• Challenging: Full-day ridge hikes with 800–1,000 m elevation

All tours include support vehicle — hop in anytime!

• September – November: Golden rice harvest, cool weather

• February – April: Lotus season, pleasant temperatures

• May – August: Greenest landscapes, occasional rain = dramatic clouds

• Full-Day Classic: $69–$89/person

• 2-Day Hidden Trails: $199–$249/person

• 5-Day Ninh Binh + Halong: $599–$799/person

• All transport from Hanoi, local guide, meals, entry fees, water, boutique stay included

• Deposit only 10% — balance 30 days before departure

• Free cancellation up to 45 days

Ready for limestone peaks, rice-field sunrises, and new friends?

Visit https://www.legendtravelgroup.com or WhatsApp +84825862222
Deposit only 10% — cancel free up to 45 days

Limited spots — especially sunrise Hang Mua departures!

Your Ninh Binh hiking adventure starts here.