Vietnam · National Parks

Ninh Binh Excursion 2 Days 1 Night Small Group of 9 Guided Tour

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Small-group tour with a maximum of 9 guests
02 Boat trip through the caves and limestone scenery of Trang An
03 Cycle through rice fields on the way to Mua Cave
04 Climb for panoramic views over the valley and karst landscape
05 Join a cooking class and overnight at a bungalow in Ninh Binh
06 Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center in Cuc Phuong National Park
07 Trek through the jungle to the One-Thousand-Year-Old Tree
08 Includes transport, accommodation, guide, and meals as per program

Discover the natural beauty and rural charm of Ninh Binh on this 2-day small-group journey from Hanoi. Travel by boat through the cave-dotted waterways of Trang An, cycle past rice fields and limestone mountains to Mua Cave, and enjoy hands-on local experiences including a cooking class and an overnight stay at a bungalow.

On day two, continue into Cuc Phuong National Park to visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center and trek through the jungle to see ancient forest highlights. With meals, transport, guiding, and accommodation included, this tour combines scenery, wildlife, light adventure, and Vietnamese culture in one well-rounded escape.

Travel by boat through the cave-dotted waterways of Trang An, cycle past rice fields and limestone mountains to Mua Cave, and enjoy hands-on local experiences including a cooking class and an overnight stay at a bungalow.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Cúc Phương National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Visit Trang An & Mua Cave – Cooking class, overnight at Bungalow (L/D)

From 8:00 – 8:30, our guide and bus pick you up from hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, on the way, stop for a short break to stretch your legs.

You arrive in Trang An Wharf – the most exciting boating trip with sampan boats through caves and visit stunning river surrounded by Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora. Then you have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant.

In the afternoon, we cycle to Mua cave with stunning rice fields with buffalos, goats…along the road till approaching Mua cave. You walk up to the top of the mountain, visiting lovely stalactites and stalagmites inside, then take a spectacular view from the top to the valley. You cycle back to the Bungalow check in then attend our Cooking class of how to make local cakes and swim before the dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night there with bar opposite to the Pool.

Buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant

Cooking class of how to make local cakes and swim before the dinner around 19:00

Overnight at Bungalow

Day 02

Cuc Phuong National Park – Hanoi (B/L)

From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and a breakfast then bus pick up to visit Cuc Phuong National Park. Firstly, you will visit the langurs and the monkey, gibbons in the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, witnessing them in their natural environment. Here, professional staff protect monkeys and langurs from becoming extinct. The environment is kept as close to their natural habitat as possible. Afterwards, you enjoy a typical lunch at jungle restaurant, recommended by your guide. Take a trekking trip into the heart of the jungle come the afternoon. You will trek inside the jungle to visit the One-Thousand-Year-Old Tree and then The Pre – Historic man’s cave if we have enough time then get on our bus back to Hanoi

From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and a breakfast

Savoir authentic lunch made by our chef

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Pick up and drop off service within the Old Quarter area.
High-quality transfer service & Sporty Bike
1 night private room at Bungalow/Hotel in Ninh Binh
All entrance tickets, Meals as Program, Guide & Driver

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Expeneses and Tips

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
We will pick up at your hotels/stays inside Old Quarter Area. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House between 7h15 am to 07h45 am

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