The Perfect 2 Day Itinerary for Ninh Binh | Tour recommendations

Regarded as “Ha Long on land”, Ninh Binh has made its appearance in some of the very famous films of Hollywood such as Pan and the Neverland or Kong: Skull Island. Now, let’s join us in Ninh Binh Tours for an insight into incredible natural landscapes, and such fascinating rural hidden gems where you can surely see the real Vietnam.

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Sunblock, sports shoes, cash for personal expenses, hats or umbrellas, passport (to check in 2D 1N)

Contents

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Tam Coc Boating Combining With Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An – Cycling & Cooking Class (Overnight in Trang An Bungalow)

Highlight

  • Experiencing the 120 km along the Red River Delta with countryside scenery
  • Visiting the Trang An landscape, Mua cave, Tuyet Tinh Coc
  • Having lunch at a restaurant with local cuisines
  • Enjoying boating experience with local rowers for unforgettable photos

Itinerary

Day 01: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc- Cycling in Tam Coc – Overnight at Bungalow (L/D)

From 8:00 – 8:30, our guide and bus pick you up from your hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, stop for a short break to stretch your legs. you will visit Hoa Lu which is the site of the 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet. This small
Kingdom reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th
century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Citadel and the Yen Ngua limestone hills provided good defense for this kingdom against the invaders. There are two 17th Century temples,
modeled after their 11th-century originals that are on most itineraries to Hoa Lu. They are the Dinh Tien Hoang Temple (King Dinh temple) and Le Hoan Temple (King Le Temple). Then you have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant.

In the afternoon, you start an excursion on Ngo Dong river in Tam Coc– the most exciting boating trip with sampan boats through caves (Hang Ca – Hang Hai and Hang Ba) and visit stunning river surrounded by Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora. Then we
prepare bicycles for you to discover the nearby attractions with green fields and daily life of the locals. You have your own time to relax, read books or swim before dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night there with a bar
opposite to the Pool.

Day 2: Trang An boating – Cooking Class – Bai Dinh Pagoda (B/L)

From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and breakfast, you arrive at 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 come back to the bungalow restaurant for an interesting Cooking class how to make the local cakes then have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant. Check out and clear the bills.

In the afternoon, you visit the glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest in Southeast of Asia. Scenically set on the foothill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by
amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away. This pagoda complex stunningly boasts an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese
tradition refined ever built that it takes a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national: 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), 2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, other weighs 36 tonnes and Three bronze statues of Tam The (50 tons each). Then you get on the bus back to Hanoi.

Note: Your itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.

From 19:00, you are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, the trip ends.

Price: USD 150/ Person

Single Supplement: USD 18 / Person

Inclusion

  • Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • 2 bottles of water per person on the bus, water after cycling
  • All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
  • Cycling * (Optional)

Exclusion

  • Beverages travel insurance & tax
  • Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
  • Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • All not indicated in our itinerary

Trang An Boating – Mua Cave – Tuyet Tinh Coc – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital & Bai Dinh Pagoda (Overnight in Trang An Bungalow)

Highlight

  • Experiencing the 120 km along the Red River Delta with countryside scenery
  • Visiting the Trang An landscape, Mua cave, Tuyet Tinh Coc.
  • Having lunch at a restaurant with local cuisines
  • Enjoying boating experience with local rowers for unforgettable photos

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi – Trang An with cycling to Mua Cave – Overnight at Bungalow (L/D)

From 8:00 – 8:30, our guide and bus pick you up from your hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, on the way, you experience the peaceful scenery along the Highway 1A, 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 where Mua cave is located, visiting lovely stalactites and stalagmites inside, then take a spectacular view from the top to the valley. You relaxingly cycle back to Trang An through the villages with daily life, then visit Tuyet Tinh Coc (the on top pagoda inside the cave) from there you can see the romantic lake surrounded by Karsts and jungles. This will recall you to childhood. You cycle back to the Bungalow check in then you have your own time to relax, read books or swim before the dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night there with a bar opposite to the Pool.

Day 2: Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel – Cooking class – Bai Dinh Pagoda (B/L)

From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and breakfast then you will visit Hoa Lu which is the site of the 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. The Citadel and the Yen Ngua limestone hills provided good defense for this kingdom against the invaders. There are two 17th century temples, modeled after their 11th-century originals that are on most itineraries to Hoa Lu. They are the Dinh Tien Hoang Temple (King Dinh temple) and Le Hoan Temple (King Le Temple). Then you will enjoy the Cooking Lesson of how to make authentic cakes with simple available ingredients at home taken place. Have lunch, check out and clear the bills.

In the afternoon, bus picks up to visit the glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. Scenically set on the foothill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away. This pagoda complexes stunningly boast an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it takes a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national: 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), 2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, other weighs 36 tonnes and Three bronze statues of Tam The (50 tons each). You get on the bus back to Hanoi.

Note: Your itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.

From 19:00, you are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, the trip ends.

Price: USD 145 / Person

Single Supplement: USD 18 / Person

Inclusion

  • Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • 2 bottles of water per person on bus, water after cycling
  • All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
  • Cycling * (Optional)

Exclusion

  • Beverages travel insurance & tax
  • Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
  • Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • All not indicated in our itinerary

Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Boating – Cuc Phuong National Park (Overnight in Bungalow)

Highlight

  • Explore Cuc Phuong National Park.
  • Visiting Bai Dinh pagoda and Trang An landscape.
  • Full inclusion meals in a restaurant with local cuisines
  • Enjoying boating experience with local rowers for unforgettable photos
  • Short cooking class in Trang An bungalow.

Itinerary

Day 1: Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An boating – Cooking Class (B/L)

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 will visit the glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. Scenically set on the foothill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away. This pagoda complexes stunningly boast an array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it takes a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national: 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats), 2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, other weighs 36 tonnes and Three bronze statues of Tam The (50 tons each) then have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in our restaurant.

In the afternoon, you arrive at 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 come back to the bungalow restaurant for an interesting Cooking class how to make the local cake, time to relax, read books or swim before the dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night there with a bar opposite to the Pool.

Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Hanoi (B/L)

From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and 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 protects monkeys and langurs from becoming extinct. The environment is kept as close to their natural habitat as possible. Afterward, you enjoy a typical lunch at a 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. In the afternoon, the bus takes you back to the highway to get on our bus back to Hanoi.

Note: Your itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.

From 19:00, you are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, the trip ends.

Price: USD 165/ Person

Single Supplement: USD 18 / Person

Inclusion

  • Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • 2 bottles of water per person on bus, water after cycling
  • All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
  • Cycling * (Optional)

Exclusion

  • Beverages travel insurance & tax
  • Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
  • Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • All not indicated in our itinerary

Trang An – Mua Cave – Tuyet Tinh Coc – Cuc Phuong National Park (Overnight in Trang An Bungalow)

Cuc Phuong Park

Highlight

  • Experiencing your trekking time in Cuc Phuong National park
  • Explore the nature with Trang An landscape, Mua cave for a panoramic view, Tuyet Tinh Coc – A new check-in area
  • Full inclusion meals in a restaurant with local cuisines
  • Enjoying boating experience with local rowers for unforgettable photos in Trang An
  • Overnight in a bungalow among the village.

Itinerary

Day 1: 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 your hotel in Hanoi 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 relaxingly cycle back to Trang An through the villages with daily life, then visit Tuyet Tinh Coc (the on top pagoda inside the cave) from there you can see the romantic lake surrounded by Karsts and jungles. 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.

Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Hanoi (B/L)

From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and 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 protects monkeys and langurs from becoming extinct. The environment is kept as close to their natural habitat as possible. Afterward, you enjoy a typical lunch at a 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.

Note: Your itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.

From 19:00, you are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, the trip ends.

Inclusion

  • Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • 2 bottles of water per person on bus, water after cycling
  • All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
  • Cycling * (Optional)

Exclusion

  • Beverages travel insurance & tax
  • Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
  • Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • All not indicated in our itinerary

Price: 165 USD/ Person

Single Supplement: USD 18 / Person

HOA LU ANCIENT CITADEL – MUA CAVE – LOCAL MARKET – TAM COC BOATING – COOKING CLASS – BICH DONG PAGODA (OVERNIGHT IN TAM COC BUNGALOW)

 

Highlight

  • Experiencing the most famous sites such as Tam Coc landscape, Bich Dong pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient capital.
  • Visiting the new check-in area such as Mua cave for a panoramic view.
  • Full inclusion meals in a restaurant with local cuisines.
  • Enjoying boating experience with local rowers for unforgettable photos in Tam Coc.
  • Cycling in the country road to see buffalos, birds and natural life.
  • Explore a local market and enjoy a short cooking class.

Itinerary

Day 1: Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel – Cycling to Mua Cave – Cooking class, overnight at Tam Coc Bungalow (L/D)

From 8:00 – 8:30, our guide and bus pick you up from your hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, on the way, stop for a short break to stretch your legs. You arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel to visit King Dinh and Le Temple. Then approach Tam Coc Wharf for 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 a bar opposite to the Pool.

Day 2: Local market – Exciting boat trip in Tam Coc – Cycling to Bich Dong – Hanoi (B/L)

From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and a breakfast then visit morning local market to see how local people exchange goods that you have never seen in the tourist places then enjoy the exciting boat trip on Ngo Dong river with sampan boat through caves on the stunning river surrounded by Karsts with rich fauna and flora. You finish the boat trip and check out, clear the bills then savor authentic lunch made by our chef.

In the afternoon, you cycle through peaceful villages with rice fields to visit Bich Dong Pagoda surrounded by lotus lake. You walk up to the top and enjoy the panoramic view of dramatic limestone ridges and dotted hamlets and a particularly refreshing moment, then have afternoon tea to highlight a lovely day and get on bus to Hanoi.

Note: Your itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.

From 19:00, you are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, the trip ends.

Price: 135 USD/ Person

Single Supplement: USD 18 / Person

Inclusion

  • Pick-up from hotel/ accommodation in the Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Transfer by A/C modern bus, Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi
  • English speaking guide during the trip
  • A lavish buffet lunch with Vietnamese dishes
  • 2 bottles of water per person on bus, water after cycling
  • All entrance fees indicated in our itinerary
  • Cycling * (Optional)

Exclusion

  • Beverages travel insurance & tax
  • Tips for tour guide and personal expenses
  • Pick up from hotel/ stay outside Old Quarter of Hanoi
  • All not indicated in our itinerary

 


Children Policy

  • Children are under 5 years old are FOC
  • Children are from 5 to 9 years old are charged 50%
  • Children are from 9 years old and above are charged 100%

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