Ninh Binh 2 Days 1 Night Group Tour from Hanoi – Best Highlights

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Ninh Binh, located in the northwest of Vietnam, is one of the country’s most stunning destinations. On this 2-day tour, you’ll explore the region’s top attractions, including Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the scenic Trang An waterways, and the famous Mua Cave (Hang Mua), where you can climb to the top for breathtaking panoramic views of the Tam Coc landscape. The tour also includes visits to Thai Vi Temple, Bich Dong Pagoda, and Thung Nham Bird Park, home to thousands of birds in their natural habitat. Along the way, enjoy delicious local cuisine and relax overnight in comfortable hotels, bungalows, or homestays, making this an unforgettable cultural and natural experience in Ninh Binh.

What's Included

Bottle of Mineral Water on transfer , Shared Boat Trip in Trang An & Thung Nham
Private Room with En-suite bathroom
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Transfer Roundtrip Hanoi - Ninh Binh with A/C
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch with delicious Vietnamese at local restaurant
Electric Car Ticket Bai Dinh Pagoda , Biking to visit the Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda
Personal Expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up the guests at hotels/stays in Hanoi Old Quarter.

OR
Meeting point

Please meet us at Hanoi Opera House if you stay outside Hanoi Old Quarter

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave - Overnight in Ninh Binh (L/D)

    5 stops
  • 1
    Old Quarter

    07:30 – 08:00: Your professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter before starting the comfortable journey to Ninh Binh province. 09:15: Take a 15–20 minute break on the way to relax, enjoy refreshments, and prepare for the exciting day ahead in Ninh Binh.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    10:30: Arrive in Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, the first centralized feudal state of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you’ll explore the historical temples of the Dinh and Le kings and learn fascinating stories about the country’s early dynasties, including the Dinh, Early Le, and Ly periods. This is a perfect opportunity to dive deeper into Vietnam’s rich cultural and political history.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Trang An Grottoes

    At 11:45, enjoy a tasty buffet lunch featuring local Ninh Binh dishes with vegetarian options available. At 13:00, explore Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location of Kong: Skull Island, on a scenic 2-hour boat trip through stunning caves and limestone valleys. By 15:00, continue with a relaxing 30–40 minute cycling tour around nearby villages to experience the peaceful countryside and local daily life.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mua Caves

    15:45: Transfer to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave), where you'll climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain. From the summit, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc and the stunning limestone landscape below.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Ninh Binh

    17:00: Return to the bus and transfer to your hotel, bungalow, or homestay in Tam Coc or Ninh Binh. Enjoy some free time to relax before dinner, which will be served at your accommodation. After dinner, spend a leisurely evening at your own pace and overnight stay in Tam Coc or Ninh Binh.

    15 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Bich Dong Pagoda - Thai Vi Temple - Thung Nham Boat Trip - Hanoi (B/L)

    3 stops
  • 6
    Ninh Binh

    Start your morning with breakfast at your hotel or bungalow, then get ready for the day’s adventure. At 08:30, meet your friendly guide and enjoy a cycling tour to Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda, home to one of Vietnam’s most beautiful caves. By 11:30, check out and savor a delicious lunch featuring local specialties such as goat meat, fish, spring rolls, and fried rice, with vegetarian options always available.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Thung Nham Bird Park

    At 13:00, continue to Thung Nham Bird Valley and board a small sampan to explore Hang But (Buddhist Cave), a 500-meter cave adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites, including a Buddha-shaped formation beside an underground river. Visit the local tropical fruit orchard before enjoying the afternoon at the bird park. Glide quietly through Thung Chim, home to over 4,000 birds of 40 species, offering the perfect opportunity to take amazing photos and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and wildlife of Ninh Binh.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Old Quarter

    16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi 18h30: Get dropped off at hotel in Hanoi

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Charm Tourist

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Underground Tours
Water Tours
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