Where you will go
Overview
Explore the highlights of Ninh Binh on this 2-day, 1-night excursion. Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with its historic temples, enjoy a scenic boat ride through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc or Trang An, and hike up to Mua Cave for panoramic views. This short getaway offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty, providing an enriching experience in Vietnam’s picturesque countryside.
Option 1:
- Day 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave
- Day 2: Bai Dinh – Trang An
Option 2:
- Day 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave
- Day 2: Bich Dong pagoda, Thai Vi temple – ThungNham Bird Valley
Option 3:
- Day 1: Hoa Lu – Tam Coc -Mua cave
- Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park
Itinerary
Expand allDAY 1 Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave
Option 1:
07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local peop
12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time
17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax (can use swimming pool in summer time)
19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk
Sleep at Bungalow/hotel
Option 2:
07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local peop
12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time
17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax (can use swimming pool in summer time)
19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk
Sleep at Bungalow/hotel
Option 3:
07h25 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for NinhBinh province
Pickup time depends on the location of tourists in Hanoi Old Quarter/Opera House
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h15: Visit HoaLư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
Here, we go cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local peop
12h00: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h30: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dragon Peak). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Besides, you can breath fresh air at very beautiful lotus paddy field nearby, especially in the summer time
17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax (can use swimming pool in summer time)
19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for a walk
Sleep at Bungalow/hotel
DAY 2 The destination depends on each option
Option 1:
Day 2: Bai Dinh – Trang An
Morning: Have breakfast at Hotel/ Bungalow then check out and be ready for the trip
09h30 :Get picked up then transfer to BaiDinh Pagoda
10h30: Visit BaiDinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue…
12h30: Have the buffet lunch at NinhBinh Excursion Restaurant designed with 5 stars-style with many local foods options such as goat meat, spring-rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice & vegetable salad….Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h30: Visit TrangAn which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. TrangAn has a wonderful tunnel cave system that no place like it. With 2 hours-boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here
16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
18h30: Get dropped off at Hotels in Hanoi.Tour ends
Option 2:
Day 2: Bich Dong pagoda, Thai Vi temple – ThungNham Bird Valley
Morning: Have breakfast at Hotel/ Bungalow then be ready for the trip
9h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then cycle to visit the Thai Vi temple and Bich Dong pagoda (the second most beautiful cave in Viet Nam)
11h30: Check out and have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, spring roll, fried rice…
Vegetarian foods are always available at the lunch
14h00:Continue to ThungNhamBird 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 4,000 birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos and immerse yourself in the wild and nature.
16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
18h30: Get dropped off at hotel in Hanoi
Option 3:
Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park
Cuc Phuong National Park belongs to NhoQuan District, NinhBinh province, which is bounded by three provinces of NinhBinh, HoaBinh, and, ThanhHoa province. It is far about 100 kilometers from Hanoi to the southwest. Cuc Phuong national park is the first national park in Vietnam, established in July 1962. Cuc Phuong National Park has a population of abundant flora and fauna.
Morning : Have breakfast and be ready for Cuc Phuong National Park.
08.45: Get picked up by our friendly guide and start the tour
10.30: We will firstly visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre – a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation, breeding, research, and conservation of endangered primates, and to the protection of their habitats.
12h00: Have lunch in the restaurant with the local foods.
Continue taking a short trek into the National Park for sightseeing and learn more aboutthe fauna and flora in this oldest forest of Vietnam. Back to the Park Centre visit the “Cave of Early Man”.
16h00: Take the Limousine Bus back to Ha Noi
18h30: Arrive Back to Ha Noi and get dropped at the hotel.
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Include
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- Limousine Bus 17 seats
Guide
- English speaking guide during the trip
Meals
- 2 Buffet Lunches + 1 Set Dinner
Accommodation
- 1 Night Room at Bungalow/Hotel 3-4*
Additional Services
- Entrance fees
- 2 ways-electric car
- Cycling activity
- Free usage of conical hat/rain-coat depending on weather
Not included
Expand allOptional
- Drinks,Travel insurance, tax
- Tips for tour guide and personal expense
Regulations
Expand allNINH BINH EXCURSION 2 DAYS/1NIGHT – TOUR RATE
NINHBINH 2 DAYS/1NIGHT | ACCOMMODATION | TOUR RATE | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
Day 1 : Hoa Lu-Mua Cave- Tam CocDay 2: Bai Dinh-Trang An | Bungalow/Homestay LittleRiver/Chezloan/Tropical | 150 $ | 15 $ |
Nam Hoa Hotel 3* | 165 $ | 25 $ | |
Lalita Boutique 3* Hidden Charm 4* | 180 $ | 40 $ | |
Day 1 : Hoa Lu-Mua Cave- Tam CocDay 2: Thung Nham Bird Valley – Bich Dong Pagoda – Thai Vy Temple | Bungalow/Homestay LittleRiver/Chezloan/Tropical | 160 $ | 15 $ |
Nam Hoa Hotel 3* | 175 $ | 25 $ | |
Lalita Boutique 3* Hidden Charm 4* | 190 $ | 40 $ | |
Day 1 : Hoa Lu-Mua Cave- Tam CocDay 2: Cuc Phuong National Park | Bungalow/Homestay LittleRiver/Chezloan/Tropical | 180 $ | 15 $ |
Nam Hoa Hotel 3* | 195 $ | 25 $ | |
Lalita Boutique 3* Hidden Charm 4* | 210 $ | 40 $ |
The price list of 1 day trip Ninh Binh Tour
TYPE TOUR | TRANSPORTS | PRICE/1PAX |
Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (With Cycling)(Buffet Lunch at 5 Stars Restaurant) | Limo Bus17 seats | 65 USD |
Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (With Cycling)(Buffet Lunch at 5 Stars Restaurant) | Limo Bus 17 seats | 55 USD |
Hoa Lu – Tràng An – Mua Cave (With Cycling)(Buffet Lunch at 5 Stars Restaurant) | Limo Bus 17 seats | 65 USD |
Hoa Lu – Tràng An (With Cycling)(Buffet Lunch at 5 Stars Restaurant) | Limo Bus 17 seats | 55 USD |
Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave (+electric car)(Buffet Lunch at 5 Stars Restaurant) | Limo Bus 17 seats | 65 USD |
Bai Dinh – Trang An (+electric car)(Buffet Lunch at 5 Stars Restaurant) | Limo Bus 17 seats | 55 USD |
CHILDEN’S POLICY
- From 1-4 years old: Free of charge, sharing the service with parents
(Surcharged 30 usd/seat if request a private seat for child from 1-4 years old) - From 5-8 years old: 75% of charge (Appy for 1 child, the second child will be charged 100% of adults)
- From 9 years old and up : 100% of adults
NOTES
- The order of itinerary may be changed depending on weather or the reasonable arrangement of our guides
Best thing to know
Payment currency
Vietnamese currency: VND (Vietnam dong)
You should prepare cash (US dollars) in advance or use a credit card to pay in VietnamSpecial services
If you have special service requests such as vegetarian meals, single room requests or special assistance, please contact the consultant directly.Other notes about departure schedule
Please read the tour's applicable conditions carefully. You can also contact Dainam Travel to receive prices and programs according to your request.