Day Trip in Ninh Binh Tour from Hanoi

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About this activity

Don't miss out on the best of Ninh Binh! Say goodbye to the stress of arranging boat and bike rentals and join our guided tour. Experience the grandeur of Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam, and explore the mystical Mua Cave with its breathtaking views from the mountaintop. Glide through the Tam Coc caves on a boat ride and cycle through the fields to see the awe-inspiring Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples. Enjoy Ninh Binh specialties in the private area of our Trang An Heritage Garden. The vegetarian option is available. Discover the most features of this area with more than a thousand birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day at Thung Nham. Tickle your taste buds with a scrumptious restaurant lunch and travel in style and comfort with our small-group transfers by limousine minivan. Join us now to create unforgettable memories of your Ninh Binh adventure!

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Vietnamese, English
Operated by: Amanda Cruise Halong

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (5–8 years) · Adults (9–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking tour guide
Included: Free Wifi, 01 bottle of mineral water/1 way on the limousine/shuttle bus
Included: Bus transfers from Hanoi & returns (pick up & drop off in Hanoi Old quarter)

Not included

Not included: Beverages
Not included: Tips for tourguide & driver
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: All services and items not mentioned specifically in the list above

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour

Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the transfer to Ninh Binh.
2
Ninh Binh

2 hours
There are 7 attractions: Hoa Lu ancient captital, Mua Cave, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Trang An, Thung Nham.

Depending to the tour grade you choose, the itinerary will included: 2 of 4 or 3 of 4 attractions with the following itineraries:

1- ITINERARY 1 - TOUR: HOA LU - TAM COC/ TRANG AN - MUA CAVE. FULL DAY TOUR

2- ITINERARY 2: TOUR: HOA LU - TAM COC/ TRANG AN. FULL DAY TOUR.

3- ITINERARY 3: TOUR: BAI DINH - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE. FULL DAY TOUR

4 – ITNERARY 4: TOUR: BAI DINH - TRANG AN. FULL DAY TOUR.

5 - ITNERARY 5: FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR : TAM COC – BICH DONG – THUNG NHAM.
- Customize Tour Note: After pick up in Old Quarter area (or the meeting point), the Bus will head to south of Hanoi (short break in middle way for 15 minutes)
Hoa Lu Temple

one hour Admission included

10h30: Visiting Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of Dinh King and Le King to learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11h15 - 11h45: It’s time to join our 30 minutes cycling activity to discover the life of the local people. Or stay behind and either relax in the restaurant for sightseeing and capture the views around lake, waterfall and valleys.
Stop 4

one hour Admission included

13h15 - 13h30: Option 1: Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on the land”, where you will spend 1.5 hours on the boat to explore this area. On this excursion down the Ngo Dong River, you will pass through the beautiful paddy fields, limestone karst formation, and a stunning cave system including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves for a unique experience.
Stop 5

2 hours

You continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”.
Bai Dinh Pagoda

2 hours Admission included

The first destination to explore in Ninh Binh today is Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most famous pagodas in Vietnam and well-known for many Asian and Vietnamese records. In the pagoda, you can see 500-stone statues of Arhats, a Belltower with 27 tons and 36 tons of bronze bell, and a Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
Mua Caves

one hour Admission included

Our next destination is Mua Cave. There, you will climb 500 steps to reach the mountain's peak, overlooking the beautiful view of the city and Tam Coc below.
Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone - Ninh Binh

2 hours Admission included

Continue to Thung Nham Bird 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 thousand birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos and immerse yourself in the wild and nature.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

*Option 1: If you're in Hanoi, please inform your hotel address. Our drivers will pick you up at 8:00 - 8:30 AM on the arrival day.

*Option 2: If you're already in Halong, please be ready at our office - No. 12 Tuan Chau Harbor at 11:30 AM

Office: No. 12 Tuan Chau Harbor - Halong City

End point

*Option 1: If you're in Hanoi, please inform your hotel address. Our drivers will pick you up at 8:00 - 8:30 AM on the arrival day.

*Option 2: If you're already in Halong, please be ready at our office - No. 12 Tuan Chau Harbor at 11:30 AM

Office: No. 12 Tuan Chau Harbor - Halong City

Pickup points

Golden Palm HaLong Hotel
Mekong Halong Hotel

We can pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter or Hanoi Opera house 01 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district from 7.00 - 7.50 AM depending on the locations (Free). Please contact us in advance by phone/ whatsaap/ zalo or email to confirm pick up information!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.