2D1N Tour | Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave, Bich Dong and Thung Nham Exploration with Overnight Stay at Trang An Heritage Garden

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour: Full-day tour

Departure time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Return time: 7:45 PM the next day

Duration: 2 days 1 night

Meeting point: The guide and driver will pick you from designated pick-up points based on your hotel address (due to the regulation of transportation from 16-seated not allow to enter Old Quarter area)
*Note: Please arrive at your selected meeting point on time to avoid missing the departure. As this is a shared group tour, the vehicle will wait for a maximum of 5 minutes at each pick-up point.

 

- ABOUT THIS SERVICE - 

Escape the bustle of Hanoi and discover the cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Ninh Binh on this 2-day, 1-night journey. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, explore the scenic beauty of Tam Coc or Trang An by boat, and climb Mua Cave for panoramic views of the limestone karsts and rice fields. Enjoy a relaxing overnight stay at Trang An Heritage Garden, complete with local meals and time to unwind by the pool. Continue your adventure on day two with visits to Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, and Thung Nham Bird Valley. Explore peaceful temples, discover a fascinating cave system, and cruise through a lush bird sanctuary home to thousands of birds. With round-trip limousine transfers from Hanoi, an English-speaking guide, meals, accommodation, and sightseeing activities included, this tour offers a comfortable and memorable way to experience Ninh Binh’s history, culture, and natural beauty.

 

- DETAILED ITINERARY -

DAY 1: HANOI - HOA LU - TAM COC (OR TRANG AN)- MUA CAVE

07:30 AM - 08:00 AM: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the limousine transfer to Ninh Binh.

 

09:15 AM: You will have a short break of 15 - 20 minutes to stretch your legs, use the facilities or have a quick snack. 

 

10:30 AM: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

 

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys.

 

12:00 PM: You will have a buffet lunch with local specialties in the private area of our Trang An Heritage Garden. The vegetarian option is also available.

 

1:15 AM - 1:30 AM:

► Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience. 

 

► Option 2: Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

 

15h30: Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below.

 

17h00: The minivan will transfer you back to Trang An Heritage Garden.

 

17h30: Check in the room. Enjoy swimming at pool on summer time.

 

19h00 - 19h30: Have dinner at restaurant. Overnight at Trang An Heritage Garden.

 

DAY 2: THAI VI TEMPLE - BICH DONG PAGODA - THUNG NHAM BIRD VALLEY - HANOI

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM: Have a breakfast at restaurant.

 

08:15 AM: Check out of room.

 

08:30 AM: Get picked up by our friendly guide, the minivan transfer to visit the Thai Vi temple. The temple is a place to worship Kings and generals of Tran dynasty is one of the most powerful and prosperous dynasties of feudalism in Vietnam.

Bich Dong pagoda is one of the most attractive landmark in Ninh Binh. It is also known as the second beautiful cave of the Southern Vietnam. The pagoda was built in the style of “三” which is meaning “three” in Chinese word. It includes 3 separate pagodas: Bottom pagoda, Middle pagoda and Top pagoda, leaning on the mountain from the bottom to the top.

 

11:30 AM - 12:00 AM: It is time to enjoy Ninh Binh specialties in the private area of our Trang An Heritage restaurant.

 

1:30 PM: 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 best time 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 thousand birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos and immerse yourself in the wild and nature.

 

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Minivan transfer back to Mua Cave.

 

5:00 PM: It is time to get transferred back to Hanoi.

 

7:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Drop you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

 

*Note: This is a reference itinerary. The actual itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the actual circumstances at the destination.

 

Included:

• 01 buffet lunch; 01 dinner + 01 lunch set menu; 01 breakfast.
• Accommodation: 01 night at Trang An Heritage Garden.
• Bicycle activity.
• Entrance fee & sharing boat at Tam Coc: 02 - 03pax/boat; Trang An: 04pax/boat.
• Sharing boat at Thung Nham bird park: 10-12pax/boat.
• Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi limousine/shuttle bus round trip.
• Mua Cave - Trang An Heritage Garden - Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong pagoda - Thung Nham Bird park transfer: minivan
• English speaking guide.
• Free Wifi, 01 bottle of mineral water/1way on the limousine/shuttle bus.
• Free usage of Vietnamese conical hat & rain-coat during the trip.

 

Not included:

• Beverages.
• Tips for tour guide & driver.
• Personal expenses.
• All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above.
• Surcharge on Vietnam public holidays.