2D1N Tour | Discover Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, Bai Dinh & Trang An from Hanoi

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

• Departure time: 07:00 AM (Daily)

* After you confirm the booking, we will inform about the meeting time and location.

• Meeting point:
  • Hanoi Opera House: No.1 Trang Tien Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi or designated meeting points in Old Quarter area based on your hotel (due to the regulation of transportation from 16-seated not allow to enter Old Quarter area)

 

- ABOUT THIS SERVICE -

Experience the highlights of Ninh Binh, often called the "Ha Long Bay on Land," on this unforgettable 2-day, 1-night journey from Hanoi. Explore the ancient temples of Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first imperial capital, and admire the spiritual grandeur of Bai Dinh Pagoda, home to impressive Buddhist architecture and sacred statues.

Cruise through the serene waterways of both Trang An and Tam Coc, where towering limestone cliffs, lush rice fields, and mysterious caves create some of Northern Vietnam's most spectacular landscapes. Complete your adventure with a rewarding hike to Mua Cave, offering one of the region's most iconic panoramic viewpoints.

With comfortable accommodation, local cuisine, and expertly guided sightseeing, this tour is the perfect way to discover Ninh Binh's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

 

- ITINERARY -

DAY 1: HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE (LUNCH/DINNER).

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Our guide will pick you up from the meeting point and depart to Ninh Binh province.

- 7:00 AM: 4B Trang Thi Street - 22 Trang Thi Street

- 7:10 AM: 174 Phung Hung Street - 1 Duong Thanh Street - 2 Le Van Linh Street

- 7:20 AM: 24-26 Tran Nhat Duat Street - 6 O Quan Chuong - Techcombank Cho Gao Street - 2-4 Nguyen Huu Huan Street 

- 7:30 AM: 160 Tran Quang Khai Street - 204 Tran Quang Khai Street 

- 7:40 AM: Hanoi Opera House

*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.

 

9:00 AM: Short break for 15-20 minutes to relax.

 

10:30 AM:  After arriving, you will start cycling for 20 miutes to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. You will have the opportunity to learn about Vietnam's history under the feudal system during the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of Ancient Vietnam, built in 17th century.

(If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you an guide you to the temples. After the visitm we will transfer you back to the restaurant for lunch)

 

11:30 AM: Continue cycling for 30 minutes more around the village to discover the life of local people and come back to restaurant for lunch. 

 

12:00 PM: Lunch at a restaurant with many local dishes such as goat meat, fried rice... Vegetarian menu is always available in the buffet lunch.

 

01:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Explore Tam Coc by bamboo boat for 1.5 hours. During the boat trip, you will be amazed by the charming beauty here with rice fields, rivers, clouds, and beautiful cave systems. All create a masterpiece that Vietnamese people call "Halong Bay on land."

 

04:00 PM: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). After a short ride, you'll walk up nearly 500 steps to reach the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain. Once at the top, you'llbe rewwarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc

 

 

05:00 PM: Check-in at the hotel/Bungalow in Tam Coc. Dinner at the hotel or nearby restaurant.

 

DAY 2: BAI DINH PAGODA - TRANG AN - HANOI (BREAKFAST, LUNCH)

7:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel/Bungalow and prepare for the journey.

 

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Guide pick-up and continue the tour.

 

10:30 AM: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda - the famous and largest pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records such as 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-ton bronze bell, a 100-ton Buddha statue...

 

12:30 PM: Buffet lunch at a restaurant with many local dishes such as goat meat, fried rice... Vegetarian menu is always available in the buffet lunch.

 

01:30 PM - 1:45 PM: Visit Trang An, recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2014. Trang An has a magnificent cave system, so the Kong film crew chose this location for the new version of Kong in 2016 - "Skull Island". Boat trip to continnue to explore Trang An. Admire the magnificent beauty of this landscape with many caves such as Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Nau Ruou Cave, the green river, and natural scenery.

 

03:30 PM – 04:00 PM: End of the boat trip, return to Trang An wharf, and wait for the shuttle bus.

 

04:30 PM: Return to Hanoi.

 

06:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi and drop off at the hotel or our office in Hanoi.

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

 

INCLUDED:

• Full transfers by Limousine or Standard Bus.
• Professional English-speaking guide.
• Bottled water and wet wipes on the vehicle.
• Buffet lunch featuring Vietnamese cuisine at a 5-star restaurant.
• Cycling activity.
• All entrance fees.

EXCLUDED:

• Drinks during meals.
• Tips for guides and drivers.
• Or any other services not mentioned above.