Ninh Binh is a province in the Southern Red River Delta and located at the southernmost gateway to North, Vietnam. This is a famous tourist destination with stunningly beautiful natural scenery, and relics recognized by UNESCO as world heritage sites, chosen to be filmed by famous film studios including Hollywood. In recent years, Ninh Binh has proven even more attractive because more and more tourists from all over the world visit. However, some of you are still wondering about choosing beautiful and new attractions here. Rest assured, we will suggest a very detailed 2-day 1-night Ninh Binh travel itinerary below!
Hanoi – Ninh Binh Tour 2 Days 1 Night – What is your choice?
Option 1: Hoa Lu Citadel – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Bai Dinh – Trang An
Option 2: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong
Option 3: Hoa Lu – Am Tien Cave- Tam Coc- Bich Dong – Bai Dinh- Trang An
Option 4: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Thung Nham National Park
Option 5: Hoa Lu – Tuyet Tinh Coc – Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Mua Cave – Galaxy Grotto
Option 1: Hoa Lu Citadel – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Bai Dinh – Trang An
Price: from $185 USD/pax
Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu- Mua Cave- Tam Coc – Bike – Swimming with sunset party
7.30 – 8.00: Picking guests up in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10:10: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10:20: Visiting Hoa Lu Ancient Capital of Dai Co Viet in the 10th and 11th Century
11:15: Visiting Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic mountainous view
12:30: Enjoying traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local Bungalow
13:40: Having a sampan boat ride in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- the first cave, Hang Hai – the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave.
15:10: Cycling through the rice fields and villages
16:00: Swimming and enjoying sunset party with tea and fruits
17:00: Checking in a swimming pool bungalow
19:00 Having a set menu dinner and then free
Day 2: Bai Dinh Pagoda & Trang An – Hanoi
07.30: Having a breakfast (included)
09:00: Leaving for Bai Dinh Pagoda – the second biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia
11:50: Having a Vietnamese set menu for lunch
13:30: Having a boat trip in Trang An and visit Kong Island movie set
16:30: Leaving Hoa Lu for Hanoi
18:30: Arriving at Hanoi
Option 2: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Cuc Phuong
Price: from $199 USD/pax
Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu- Mua Cave- Tam Coc – Bike – Swimming with sunset party
7.30 – 8.00: Meeting guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10:10: Arriving at Hoa Lu ancient capital
10:20: Visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital of Dai Co Viet in the 10th and 11th Century
11:15: Visiting Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic mountainous view
12:30: Enjoying traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local Bungalow
13:40: Having a sampan boat ride in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- the first cave, Hang Hai – the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave.
15:10: Cycling through the rice fields and villages
16:00: Swimming and enjoy a sunset party with tea and fruits
17:00: Checking in the bungalow
19:00 Having a Set menu dinner and then free
Day 2: Cuc Phuong National Park – Hanoi
07:30: Having a breakfast (included)
09:00: Departing for Cuc Phuong National Park, which was Vietnam’s first national park and is the country’s largest nature reserve.
10:10 Arriving at Cuc Phuong Park. Your visit begins at the Endangered Primate Rescue Center – one of the highlights of a visit to Cuc Phuong, where you can observe some of the rarest primate species in the world.
Then, enjoy lunch at the National Park.
In the afternoon: Visiting The Cave of Prehistoric man – the site of one of the earliest discoveries of human habitation in Vietnam.
15:30: Leaving Cuc Phuong for Hanoi
18:30: Ending in Hanoi.
Option 3: Hoa Lu – Am Tien Cave- Tam Coc- Bich Dong – Bai Dinh- Trang An
Price: from $165 USD/pax
Day 1: Visiting Hoa Lu- Tuyet Tinh Coc- Tam Coc- Bike – Bich Dong
7:30 – 8:00: Meeting guests in the hotel from Hanoi Old Quarter
10: 10: Arriving at Hoa Lu ancient capital
10:20: Visiting the King Dinh temple
11:00: Visiting Am Tien Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view at
Tuyet Tinh Coc
12:00: Having a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
13:15: Enjoying the Sampan boat trip through the three emerald water caves on the beautiful river and overlook the countryside landscape
15:00: Biking on the peaceful country roads to Bich Dong Pagoda. Spending 40 minutes to climb up and down to see the ancient Pagoda.
16:30: Checking in the Homestay and then have a free and relaxing (Bikes are always available for free)
19:00: Enjoying dinner in Homestay
Day 2: Bai Dinh Pagoda & Trang An – Hanoi
07.30: Having a breakfast (included)
09:00: Leaving for Bai Dinh Pagoda – the biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia
11:50: Having a Vietnamese set menu for lunch
13:30: Having a boat trip in Trang An eco-tourism complex, discover 1000 m long cave
16:30: Leaving Trang An for Hanoi
18:30: Arriving at Hanoi
Option 4: Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Thung Nham National Park
Price: from $179 USD/pax
Day 1: Hanoi – Hoa Lu- Mua Cave- Tam Coc – Bike – Swimming with sunset party
7.30 – 8.00: Meeting guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10:10: Arriving at Hoa Lu ancient capital
10:20: Visiting Hoa Lu ancient capital of Dai Co Viet in the 10th and 11th Century
11:15: Visiting Mua Cave and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic mountainous view
12:30: Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local Bungalow
13:40: Having a sampan boat ride in Tam Coc, passing through three caves: Hang Ca- the first cave, Hang Hai – the second cave and Hang Ba- third Cave.
15:10: Cycling through the rice fields and villages
16:00: Swimming and enjoying a sunset party with tea and fruits
17:00: Checking in Homestay
19:00: Having a set menu dinner and then free
Day 2: Bich Dong Pagoda- Thung Nham National Park – Hanoi
7.30: Having a breakfast (included)
09:00: Departuring for Bich Dong Pagoda. Climb up 200 steps to see all parts of the pagoda
11: 30: Having a set menu lunch in Thung Nham National Park
13.00: Discovering magnificent caves in Thung Nham Park
14:30: Enjoying the sampan boat to see the bird park
16:30: Leaving Ninh Binh for Hanoi.
18:30: Arriving at Hanoi and finish the unforgettable full-day trip
Option 5: Hoa Lu – Tuyet Tinh Coc – Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Mua Cave – Galaxy Grotto
Price: from $179 USD/pax
Day 1: Hoa Lu- Tuyet Tinh Coc- Tam Coc- Bike- Bich Dong
7.30 – 8.00: Picking up guests in hotels from Hanoi Old Quarter
10: 10: Arriving at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
10:20: Visiting the King Dinh temple
11:00: Exploring Am Tien Cave and enjoying the stunning lake site at Tuyet Tinh Coc
12:00: Having a buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant.
13:15: Enjoying the Sampan boat trip through the three emerald water caves on the beautiful river and overlooking the countryside landscape
15:00: Cycling on the peaceful country roads to Bich Dong Pagoda. Spending 40 minutes visiting the ancient Pagoda.
16:45: Checking in in the bungalow
19:00: Having a dinner and then free
Day 2: Mua Cave – Galaxy Grotto
07.30: Having a breakfast (included)
08:30: Leaving for Mua Cave
09:00: Visiting Mua cave. Climbing up 500 steps to enjoy the breathtaking river and mountainous view
12:30: Having set menu lunch at Galaxy Grotto Boat Wharf
13.30: Discovering the natural dry and water caves by boat ride and walk
16:30: Leaving for Hanoi by bus
18:30: Finish the unforgettable trip in Hanoi. Tour ends
Hanoi – Ninh Binh Tour 2 Days 1 Night included
- Transferring by bus with A/C
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch with Vietnamese dishes
- Boat trip and bike as mentioned in the tour program
- Bottle of water
- Entrance fees
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Travel Insurance
- One night stay at homestay
Hanoi – Ninh Binh Tour 2 Days 1 Night excluded
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Foods and drinks not mentioned above
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel outside Hanoi Old Quarter
Children policy
Child < 5 years old: free of charge
Child 5 – 8 years old: 50% off
Child > 8 years old: as adult
Family with 2 children from 4 to 8 years old: as adult rate
Cancellation policy
Within 12 hours: no refund
From 12 to 24 hours before the departure time: 50% charge
Before 24 hours: full refund
What to bring on the Hanoi – Ninh Binh Tour 2 Days 1 Night?
Hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect spray
Camera, smartphone
Comfortable clothes and sports shoes
