2D1N Tour | Relaxation in Ninh Binh - Visit Hoa Lu/Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave - Tam Coc | Ninh Binh

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Departure time: 07h30 - 08h00.

* We will inform you the exact meeting time and location after confirmed booking

Meeting point: Hanoi Opera House, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, or hotels in the Hoan Kiem District area, Hanoi.

* If your are outside the free pick-up area or during rush hour, you may be required to gather at a designated location.

 

– ITINERARY –

Day 1: Hoa Lu/Trang An – Mua Cave – Overnight at Trang An Bungalow (Lunch, Dinner)

07h30 – 08h00: The vehicle and guide will pick you up from your hotel and depart for Ninh Binh, a famous tourist destination located about 110 km south of Hanoi in the Red River Delta.
 

Option 1:

10h30: Arrival at Bai Dinh Temple complex to visit the Tam The and Phap Chu temples, covering an area of up to 1,000 m²; Avalokiteshvara Buddha; Shakyamuni Buddha; the largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia; three Tam The statues, each weighing 50 tons; and the largest bell in Southeast Asia, weighing 36 tons.

Option 2:

10h30: Arrival in Ninh Binh, starting with a visit to the famous temples: Dinh Tien Hoang Temple dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, founder of the Dinh Dynasty – the first dynasty of Vietnam, and Le Dai Hanh Temple dedicated to King Le Dai Hanh, founder of the Later Le Dynasty – the successor. After visiting the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, the guide will take you to Mua Cave.

12h00: Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local specialties at the restaurant.
 

13h30: The vehicle will take you to Trang An Ecological Tourism Area, where you will board a small boat to explore the cave system and various historical sites in the area, such as: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, and three historical sites: Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, and Vu Lam Palace, where the Tran Dynasty kings are worshiped.

15h15: Continue to visit Mua Cave.

15h30: At Mua Cave, explore the cave and climb to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the "Valley of Love," a popular spot for photo-taking among both domestic and international visitors.
 

17h15: Return to the bungalow for check-in and relaxation.
 

19h00: Dinner at the bungalow.
 

Day 2: Tam Coc – Cycling – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and have free time for swimming, relaxation, or cycling around Tuyet Tinh Coc, which features Am Tien Cave, resembling a dragon's mouth. Surrounded by mountains, Am Tien Cave offers a serene atmosphere. From the cave, you’ll be amazed by the natural beauty of Ninh Binh.

11h30: Check out and have lunch.

13h30: The guide will take you on a boat tour of Tam Coc, often referred to as "Halong Bay on land," along the Ngo Dong River, and explore three caves: Ca Cave, Hai Cave, and Ba Cave.

Return to the dock and continue the cycling program to explore the peaceful countryside of Vietnam, with new paved roads and expansive rice fields.

17h00: The vehicle will pick you up to return to Hanoi.
 

19h00: Arrive in Hanoi, concluding the tour.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Group tour shuttle bus for pick-up and drop-off within Hanoi Old Quarter.
• Friendly and enthusiastic professional guide.
• Two-way electric car transfer at Bai Dinh Pagoda.
• 02 bottles per guest per day (on the bus and in the room).
• Included as mentioned in the itinerary (02 lunches, 01 dinner, 01 breakfast).
• Admission tickets for all sightseeing spots mentioned in the program.
• Free use of bicycles at the bungalow for local exploration.
• Overnight stay at a standard Bungalow (2–3 guests per room).

EXCLUDED:

• Tour guide services are not included overnight or for the following morning.
• Electric car150,000 VND per guest (two-way). (Note: Please check if you want to include this here or in the Inclusions section, as it appears in both).
• Drinks during meals.
• Individual spending and extra drinks.
• Gratuities for the tour guide and driver.
• Surcharge for locations outside Hanoi Old Quarter.
• 500,000 VND per guest for a private room.
• Applicable for April 30th - May 1st and September 1st - September 2nd (Please contact us for more details).