Ninh Binh - daytrip driver/guide

My family of five are traveling by train from Hue-Hanoi with a day%26#39;s stopover at Ninh Binh. We want to go see Trang An, Hoa Lu, Phat Diem church, and Bich Dong before continuing on the night train to Hanoi.

1) Can I go see all 4 sites in 11hrs? If not, should I skip Hoa Lu/Phat Diem Church/or Bich Dong?

2) Is it hard to find 6-seater taxis around 7am waiting at the train station? Do I need to arrange ahead? If so, who should I contact?

3) Can anyone recommend a guide and his estimated cost?

Ninh Binh - daytrip driver/guide

Hi there,

I have recently stayed at Thuy Anh hotel in Ninh Binh %26amp; would like to recommend this hotel %26amp; its owner Mr De to you.

Here is the contact details

Thuy Anh Hotel

55A TRUONG HAN SIEU STR., NINH BINH CITY.

Tel: 030 871 602 - Fax: 030 876 934 - Mobile: 0913 518 155

Website: http://www.thuyanhhotel.com - Email: thuyanhhotel@hn.vnn.vn - info@thuyanhhotel.com

Mr Phuoc - Hoian

Ninh Binh - daytrip driver/guide

Hi,

You can do a day trip from Hanoi. Normally you arrive Hanoi at about 6 Am. You can see morning activities in Hanoi, around Hoan Kiem Lake, first, then breakfast. Head to Ninh Binh you can see Hoa Lu, Phat Diem, boat trip along Tam Coc to explore Halong Bay inland. You should skip Bich Dong. Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Phat Diem are far apart so you have to move around by car. The package cost for five of you for the day trip Hanoi-Ninh Binh - Hanoi around $ 190 including 16 seat van, tour guide, boat trip for 2 hours, entrance tickets, lunch at a local restaurant.

I don%26#39;t know what time you arrive Ninh Binh from Hue. But with 11 hrs you can see all places you like started from Ninh Binh. You should book things in advance for better arrangement.

Cheers