Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Ninh Binh Excursions 2 Days 1 Night Group Tour from Hanoi

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam
  • 02 Enjoy a boat trip through the UNESCO-listed Trang An landscape
  • 03 Cycle around local villages and visit Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda
  • 04 Climb Mua Cave for panoramic views over Tam Coc
  • 05 Spend a night in Ninh Binh with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
  • 06 Discover Thung Nham Bird Valley by small sampan
  • 07 See Hang But cave, tropical fruit orchards, and rich birdlife
  • 08 Roundtrip group transport from Hanoi is included

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on this 2-day group tour from Hanoi, combining history, nature, and local culture in one easy getaway. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, cruise through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Trang An, cycle through the countryside, and climb Mua Cave for sweeping views over Tam Coc.

On day two, continue exploring with visits to Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, and Thung Nham Bird Valley, where you can enjoy a peaceful sampan ride through caves and wetlands rich with birdlife. With meals, overnight accommodation, and roundtrip transport included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience some of northern Vietnam’s most scenic and cultural sites.

On day two, continue exploring with visits to Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, and Thung Nham Bird Valley, where you can enjoy a peaceful sampan ride through caves and wetlands rich with birdlife.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

HANOI - HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE - NINH BINH

07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province

09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax

10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty

11h45:Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch

13h00:Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here.

15h00:Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.

15h45:Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here

17h00:Get on the bus to homestay/bungalow/hotel in Ninh Binh.

19h00: Have dinner

Overnight in Ninh Binh

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Day 02

BICH DONG - THAI VI - THUNG NHAM - HANOI

Morning: Have breakfast at Hotel/ Bungalow then be ready for the trip

08h30:Get picked up by our friendly guide then cycle to visit the Thai Vi temple and Bich Dong pagoda (the second most beautiful cave in Viet Nam)

11h30: Check out and have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, spring roll, fried rice…

Vegetarian foods are always available at the lunch

13h00: Continue to Thung Nham Bird Valley. Get on a small sampan to discover Hang But (Buddhist Cave), about 500m in length, a magical view of the stalactites and stalagmites, and see a big Buddha-shaped stalactite sitting beside an underground river, as well as visit an orchard of tropical fruits in this area.

The besttime for the bird park in the afternoon, sit quietly on a boat and slowly paddle through Thung Chim (Thung Nham), discover the most features of this area with more than 4,000 birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos and immerse yourself in the wild and nature.

16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi

18h30: Get dropped off at hotel in Hanoi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Limousine Thaco Roundtrip Hanoi and Ninh Binh
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Overnight at Homestay/Bungalow/Hotel 3 Star
  • Private Room with shower bathroom
  • Shared Boat Trip in Tam Coc & Thung Nham
  • Standard Electric Car Ticket at Bai Dinh Pagoda
  • Biking to visit the Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips
  • Surcharge for holidays

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area ONLY. If out side, please come for pick up

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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