Vietnam · National Parks

2-Day Ninh Bình Tour with Tam Cốc, Mua Cave and Cúc Phương

2 Days Round trip from Hàng Ngang Easy pace

See the Arched Bridge at King Dinh Temple

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam
02 Climb 500 steps at Mua Cave for breathtaking panoramic views
03 Sail on a sampan through the emerald-water caves of Tam Cốc
04 Bike along peaceful country roads to the ancient Bích Động Pagoda
05 Spot some of the rarest primates in the world at Cúc Phương National Park

Take off into the interiors of Vietnam on this 2-day tour to explore ancient temples, pagodas, and dramatic natural landscapes. Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam, hike to the top of Mua Cave for panoramic views, and sail on a sampan boat through the emerald-water caves of Tam Cốc on the Ngô Đồng River. Bike through rice fields and villages to Bích Động Pagoda, enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and continue to Cúc Phương National Park to experience its remarkable nature and endangered primates.

At 1:15 PM, sail on a sampan boat through three emerald-water caves on the Ngô Đồng River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Cúc Phương National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hoa Lư Temples, Mua Cave, Tam Cốc and Bích Động Pagoda

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter by 8:00 AM and set out on your journey to Hoa Lư. Arrive in Hoa Lư by 10:10 AM.
Make your way to the temples of King Đinh and King Lê, dedicated to the ancient kings Đinh Bộ Lĩnh and Lê Hoàn and their families.
At 11:00 AM, explore Mua Cave and enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view after climbing 500 steps.
Feast on a delicious set-menu lunch at a local homestay and taste authentic Vietnamese food.
At 1:15 PM, sail on a sampan boat through three emerald-water caves on the Ngô Đồng River. Admire the beautiful Vietnamese countryside in Tam Cốc.
At 3:00 PM, bike along peaceful country roads to Bích Động Pagoda. Spend forty minutes climbing up and down and marvel at the ancient pagoda.
The tour ends in Ninh Bình or Hanoi.

Day 02

Cúc Phương National Park and Return to Hanoi

Begin your day with an early breakfast and depart from your hotel at 8:00 AM.
Arrive at Cúc Phương National Park, Vietnam's first national park and the country's largest nature reserve. Your tour begins at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, one of the highlights of Cúc Phương, where you can observe some of the rarest primate species in the world.
After lunch, visit the Cave of Prehistoric Man, the site of one of the earliest discoveries of human habitation in Vietnam.
At 4:30 PM, depart from Tam Cốc for Hanoi and reach your drop-off point by 6:30 PM.