Vietnam · Boating

Ninh Binh Execursion 2 Days 1 Night at Bungalow/Hotel from HANOI

2 Days Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and its historic temples
02 Take boat trips through the cave landscapes of Tam Coc and Trang An
03 Climb Mua Cave for panoramic countryside views
04 Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the biggest pagodas in Vietnam
05 Enjoy biking around countryside villages
06 Includes roundtrip transport from Hanoi and an overnight stay in Ninh Binh

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on this 2-day journey from Hanoi, combining history, spirituality, scenic boat rides, and countryside views. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, explore the cave landscapes of Tam Coc and Trang An by boat, and climb Mua Cave for sweeping views over the surrounding karst scenery.

The tour also includes a visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam, along with local meals, roundtrip transport from Hanoi, and an overnight stay in Ninh Binh at a bungalow, homestay, or hotel.

Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.

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, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ha Noi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Ninh Binh (L,D)

07h30 – 8h00: Our tourist bus will pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi Old quarter departure for Bai Dinh Pagoda. You will have a short break on the half way for 30 minutes for relaxing.

9h30 - 10h00: Arriving Tam Coc. Take the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit 3 caves. 11h15 - 11h30: Biking around Tam Coc. 12h00 - 12h15: Having a buffet lunch.

13h00 - 13h15: Our tourist bus take you go to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two king in Chinese Wars.

14h15 - 14h30: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river.

15h30 – 16h00: Get on our tourist bus go to Ninh Binh. Check in your hotel in Ninh Binh ,free time to relax .Dinner is service at your hotel in Ninh Binh. After having dinner free time to visit Ninh Binh city in the evening. Sleep overnight at your hotel in Ninh Binh.

Overnight at Hotel in Ninh Binh

Day 02

Ninh Binh – Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Ha Noi (B,L)

08h00 Breakfast is service at the restaurant, free time relax or visit Tam Coc town. 10h00 - 10h20: Our tour guide and tourist bus pick you up at your address to depart for Bai Dinh Pagoda.

10h30 – 12h00: Arrive in Buddha Prayer place in Bai Dinh Pagoda, the biggest pagoda in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with 10 meters in height, 100 tons in weight.

12h30: Have lunch in local restaurant with some local special dishes such as Goat meat with elderberry, pork ….

14h30: Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers. Trang An is considered as Ha Long on the land.

16h00: Getting on the car for returning to your hotel in Ha Noi.

18:30 – 19h00 : Drop you off your hotel. Tour finish!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Hanoi 5 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
A/C Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi
Pick Up at Hotels/Stays in Hanoi Old Quarter Area
Private Superior Room Hotel/Bungalow/Homestay in Ninh Binh
Entrance fees & English speaking guide
Boat Trip in Trang An and Tam Coc Area
Biking around Countryside Villages
Standard Electric Car Tickets to Main Gate in Bai Dinh Pagoda
Hiking up mountain to see wholeview of local area in Mua Cave
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Vietnam

What's Not Included

Beverages, Personal Expenses & Tips
Extra Charge if you book room on Friday & Saturday (Option at Hotel)

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
Tickets provides direct entry
We will pick up all the guests inside Hanoi Old Quarter Area only or Hanoi Opera House if outside.

Logistics