From Hanoi: 2-Day Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, and Trang An Tour

Discover the beauty of Ninh Binh on a 2-day guided tour from Hanoi. Visit the Hoa Lu ancient capital, the Bai Dinh Pagoda, and the Trang An cave system.
Discover the beauty of Ninh Binh on a 2-day tour from Hanoi. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, take a boat ride in Tam Coc, and climb to the top of Mua Cave. On the second day, visit Bai Dinh Pagoda and take a boat ride in Trang An.

Day 1: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc – Mua Cave (L/D)

Start your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Hanoi. Head to Ninh Binh province, about 120 kilometers from Hanoi Old Quarter. Enjoy a short break to relax before arriving at Cozy Vietnam restaurant.

Cycle to Hoa Lu ancient capital, the first capital of Vietnam. Be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century.

Continue cycling around the village to discover the life of local people. Return to Cozy Vietnam restaurant for a buffet lunch. Enjoy a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.

Visit Tam Coc by boat. Be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “Halong Bay on land”.

Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). After a short ride, walk up nearly 500 steps to reach the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain. Once at the top, be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc.

Transfer to your hotel or bungalow and check in. Have dinner at a hotel or restaurant nearby.

Day 2: Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An Boat Trip – Hanoi (B, L)

Have breakfast at the hotel or bungalow and be ready for the trip. Get picked up by minivan from your hotel and join the group at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant.

Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the most famous and biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues, 36-ton bronze Bell, and 100-ton Buddha Statue.

Have a buffet lunch at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant. Enjoy a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.

Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. Spend 1.5 hours on a boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appeared in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

Get on the bus to return to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at your hotel.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.