2 Day Ninh Binh Adventure Tour: Experience Landscape and Historical Significance

Embark on a 2-day adventure tour in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, and explore its breathtaking landscapes and historical sites. Indulge in local cuisine and immerse yourself in unique festivals.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights

Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua cave (L, D)

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - 07h30 – 8h00: Our friendly guide will pick you up and we’ll head to Ninh Binh province.
09h15: Take a short 15-20 minute break to relax.
10h30: Explore Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Learn about Vietnamese history during the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.
11h45: Enjoy a buffet lunch at a restaurant featuring local dishes like goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice. Vegetarian options are also available.

Tam Coc - 13h00: Take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through Tam Coc. Marvel at the picturesque scenery of paddy fields, rivers, clouds, sky, and an impressive cave system. This area is often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land.”
14h30: Continue the tour with a 45-minute bike ride around the village to experience local life.

Mua Caves - 15h30: Return to the limousine bus and head to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain for a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.
17h00: Check into your bungalow or hotel and enjoy some free time to relax, with access to a swimming pool.
19h00: Have dinner at the bungalow or hotel, then take a stroll around Tam Coc.
Stay overnight at the bungalow or hotel.

Bai Dinh – Trang An (B, L)

Bai Dinh Pagoda - Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel or bungalow, then check out and prepare for the day’s trip.
10h00: Get picked up and transferred to Bai Dinh Pagoda.
10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest and most renowned pagoda in Southeast Asia, known for its 500 stone Arhat statues, 36-ton bronze bell, and 100-ton Buddha statue.
12h30: Have lunch at a restaurant with a variety of local dishes like goat meat, fish, and chicken fried rice. Vegetarian options are available.

Trang An Grottoes - 13h30: Explore Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. The stunning tunnel cave system here was featured in the 2016 film “Kong: Skull Island.” Spend 2.5 hours on a boat trip to fully appreciate the beauty of this location.
16h00: Board the bus to return to Hanoi.
18h00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi.

What's Included
  • 1 night at Bungalow/Homestay or Hotel
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel by Limousine Bus with experienced driver
  • 2-ways electric car for Bai Dinh pagoda
  • Lunch
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Free usage of hat & umbrella, rain-coat during the trip
  • Free Wifi & Water on the bus
What's Not Included
  • Beverages, tax & Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and driver & personal expenses
  • Other things are not mentioned in our tour program.
Additional Information

It’s simply awesome. When we say it, we truly mean it!

Ninh Binh tours from Hanoi with Origin Vietnam Ninh Binh is a region located in the Northern part of Vietnam, roughly 90km to the South of Hanoi. Opting for a tour to Ninh Binh enables visitors to explore a plethora of picturesque and historically significant sites. This destination has emerged as a favored choice for many travelers during their holiday period.

Moreover, by choosing a tour package to Ninh Binh, guests have the opportunity to savor a variety of unique local cuisines. In addition to culinary delights, there are a host of captivating festivals exclusive to the region that visitors can experience.

  • FOC for under 5 years - old children, sharing with their parent.
  • 2 adults can carry only 1 infant from 0 to 4 years old. From the 2nd infant will be charged 75% price.
  • Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
  • Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements
  • All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
  • If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
  • Room policy: Standard 2-3 people per room
  • You can also finish your trip in Ninh Binh
Location
Hoàn Kiếm
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Rhic715
Mar 8, 2024
5* home stay and guide Sú - Outstanding tour guide, Sú. Explained everything throughout the trek and at the home stay. The bed was incredible and the cleanliness was unreal! I was highly recommend Sú and David (who managed the booking). This was superb -5*!!!
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Yasmin_travels_12
Jan 8, 2024
Sapa Rice Paddy Trip - My best friend and I went on this tour (one night, two days) as part of travelling Vietnam. Firstly, the bus from Hanoi to Sapa was extremely comfortable - there was WiFi, charging points, privacy and the seats were lying down. Once we arrived we had a lovely lunch before starting our trek. We did 12km which took 4 hours and we’re not really prepared for that elements - it was very misty with poor visibility due to the time of year. It was much colder than we expected so bought coats in a local store. The terrane was was very difficult due to how muddy the tracks were in the rain. Our guide Su was absolutely fantastic and her and the local woman from the village helped us down the mud hills - they were so kind and helpful. Su was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information about the area. Our home stay was beautiful and food was delicious! If we were to do this trip again we could bring wellies or hiking boots! Also extra clothing as homestay is cold at this time of year. There was an option to do a second hike in day 2, however we decided to stay in the lovely village and have a massage and a walk alone!! This was due to the poor weather and slippery hills with excessive mud. After the Day 1 walk, the local woman who assisted sold a lot of local clothing, although we bought some things, we felt a lot of pressure. However we were very happy to tip due to the excellent assistance on the muddy hills. Would definitely recommend this trip and a special thank you to Su for being so friendly, helpful and proving us with all of the information we needed.
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Mobile08179174975
Nov 27, 2023
Good - Nice location. Many places to visit for family & adventures as well. You can spend 2-5 days. We preferred train to reach Sapa from Hanoi.
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Josee_g
Mar 7, 2023
Must do while it's vietnam - Really glad we did the 2 day adventure, amazing experience from beginning to end. Pick up, drop off, accommodations we're excellent, attractions spectacular. Lunch was just ok.
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Dominic_c
Jan 14, 2024
Stunning scenery - Stunning trip, amazing views, and incredible boat rides! The overnight accommodation was basic, but clean and the hosting family were lovely. The first day was great, and the guide was completely clear on what was happening; on the second day, our guide sort of forgot about us, we were on a separate coach as coming from the overnight accommodation and the guide was bringing a group from Hanoi. We ended up taking 3 different coaches that day, and 2 different guides - without any clear guidance on what to expect. A bit more communication on the second day would have got this to a better rating.
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Robert_k
Feb 27, 2023
Nice 2 day trip to Ninh Binh - We really enjoyed the 2 boat rides (Trang An & Tam Coc) in the valley area. Each one had slightly different scenery. The tour of the Temple of Emporer Le Dia Hanh was interesting, but the Bai Dinh Pagoda was so beautiful. The lunch buffet was awful on the first day but the lunch at the Pagoda was really delicious. If you can do the tour with the overnight stay.
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Trang_t
Apr 11, 2024
The 2 day tour of Ninh... - The 2 day tour of Ninh Binh was good, pace was a bit too fast so you don’t get to absorb each spot. Suggest more time, especially to allow for crowds. Local operator was great and guides were great. The problem was with Viator booking, agent did not tell me that by getting two rooms (group of 3) I would have to pay $50USD extra. This should have been advised up front. At the time there was nothing on their website saying groups of 3 or more had to share one room. No doubt Viator have added this detail now. Poor experience and shock of significant add on cost.
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Marc_s
Jun 6, 2023
2 day trip in Ninh Binh - There are multiple good and bad things on this tour. Lets start with the good parts. The transportation and the things you visit with stunning nature on this tour are really good and especially the night in the bungalow is a highlight. The dinner and breakfast in the bungalow is also really good. The downsides are: You don't have a specific group you do the whole trip with you basically get added to two separate one day tours. You will have lunch twice at the same place and the items at the buffet range from terrible to edible nothing is really good. On the second day we were in a tour with 25 people which is more than advertised and with such a big group everything takes way more time. You will visit a huge area with pagodas on the second day which is stunning but according to the guide there is not enough time to visit the beautiful tower at this area which was a huge disappointment! Overall there are surely better tours to visit Ninh Binh, you better spend a bit more money on it. I recommend a 2 day tour since there is a lot of amazing things to visit.
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