Ninh Binh

Multi-day Tours

Get back to nature on a guided tour of Vietnam's first national park and marvel at the lush landscape of the Red River Delta. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and see the amazing pagoda temples of Bai Dinh. Day 1: Hanoi – Ninh Binh Province – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc (L, D) Depart Hanoi and relax on the 2.5-hour journey to Ninh Binh, where you will check into your homestay before a lunch of local food. Then, explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu before continuing to Tam Coc to row around the rice fields by boat. Marvel at the caves and Bich Dong pagoda temples among the limestone mountains. Take a bike tour of the village to experience the sights and sounds of everyday life, before dinner at your homestay. Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Hanoi (B, L) Get back to nature on a morning drive to Cuc Phuong National Park via a prehistoric cave. Visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center before taking a guided walk with lunch inside the park. Return to Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel on arrival.

Day 1 : Ha Noi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Ninh Binh After hotel pick up between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, head to Tam Coc. Take the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit 3 caves. Take a biking tour around the area before a buffet lunch. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam by bus. Head to Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple and learn of the heroic histories of the Chinese Wars. Next, visit Mua cave. Climb 500 stone steps for panoramic views of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. Finally, head to Ninh Binh, check into your hotel and take some free time to relax. Dinner is served at your hotel, before free time to visit the city. Lunch and dinner are included. Day 2: Ninh Binh – Trang An – Bai Dinh Pagoda – Ha Noi After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, take some free time to relax or visit Tam Coc town. Hop onto the bus and head to Bai Dinh Pagoda. Arrive at the Pagoda, the biggest in Vietnam with 500 La Han statues, and the biggest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam standing at 10 meters in height, and 100 tons in weight. Have lunch in a local restaurant with some local dishes. Move on to Trang An and take boat trip to visa its famous cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, and Ba Giot Cave. See Nau Ruou's mystery and wilderness, with scenes of mountains and rivers. At around 4:00 PM, start your journey back to Hanoi. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Get back to nature and explore the ancient cultures of Vietnam on a 2-day tour of Tam Coc and Hoa Lu. Spend the night at a luxury homestay and learn about the everyday life of the locals. Day 1: Hanoi – Tam Coc Depart Hanoi and travel to Ninh Binh in the Red River Delta. Visit the limestone cave of Tam Coc on a boat trip down the Ngo Dong River. Enjoy the peaceful scenery of limestone mountains, rice paddies, and local temples. Check-in to your luxury bungalow accommodation and chat with the locals. Savor the local cuisine, including a refreshing green tea or coffee. Then, explore Ninh Binh by bike and cycle past rice fields and mountains. See the Bich Dong Pagoda, and learn about the Buddhist culture of Vietnam. Return to the bungalow and enjoy some free time before dinner served by the local host family. Day 2: Mua Cave – Hoa Lu – Hanoi Enjoy breakfast at the bungalow before cycling to Mua Cave. Hike to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain and get amazing views of Tam Coc and the Ninh Binh area. Check out before lunch, and then visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Admire the temple of King Dinh before the drive back to Hanoi.

Day 1: Ha Noi – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Ninh Binh (L, D) 7h40 – 8h10: The bus will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter departure for Ninh Binh. It’s take more or less 2,5 hours from Ha Noi to Ninh Binh. You will have a short break on the half way about 20 minutes. 10h30 - 10h40: You will reach to Hoa Lu ancient capital of Vietnam. You will visit Dinh King temple and Le King temple in the 10th centery, finding out the heroic histories of this two kings in Chinese Wars. 11h50 - 12h00: Have a lunch with Vietnamese cuisine. 13h00 - 13h05: Get on the tourist bus continue going to Tam Coc wharf for taking the sampan go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three different caves). 15h00 - 15h05: Biking tour around Tam Coc Area and enjoy Vietnamese tea break. 15h30 - 15h35: Keep going to visit Mua cave. The place attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps, here you can see all the way to Tam Coc, enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. 16h40 – 16h50: Get on bus go to your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay in Ninh Binh or Tam Coc. Check in your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay in Ninh Binh or Tam Coc. Free time to relax or visit Ninh Binh city or Tam Coc town. 18h30 – 19h00: Dinner is service at the local restaurant. Free time to relax. Sleep at your hotel/ bungalow/ homestay in Ninh Binh or Tam Coc. Day 2: Tam Coc – Ninh Binh – Halong Bay (B,L) 7h00 Breakfast is service at the hotel, then checking out your hotel 7h30 Get on bus or car leave Tam Coc – Ninh Binh to Halong habour. You will have some short break on the half way. 11:50 – 12:00: Arrive Halong harbor, get on the boat and enjoy Vietnamese set menu lunch while cruising through the the most beautiful Islets on Halong bay such as Dog Islet, Incense burner Islet, Fighting cock Islet.. 13:20 – 12:30: You will visit Sung Sot Cave ( Surprising cave) – one of the most beautiful cave of Ha Long bay. 14:45: Keep cruising to Luon cave (water cave) Area with some options: You can join to play Kayaking or bamboo rowing boat. If you don’t want to play these activities, you can relax on the big boat if you prefer to have more free time by yourself. 15:45: Visit Titop Island. From here, you can trek up to Titop peak for taking photos with panoramic view of Ha Long bay or swimming on the beach. 17:00: Tea break time on sundeck to enjoy sunset 17:30 – 17:40: Back to Ha Long harbor, get on the tourist bus back to Hanoi by new highway. 19:50 – 20:10: Arrival to Ha Noi. Drop you off at your hotel (around Hanoi Old quarter). End of trip!