Ninh Binh Complete — Tam Coc, Trang An, Hang Mua & Hoa Lu
Boat through caves, cycle rice fields, climb Hang Mua & explore the ancient capital
Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hang Mua – Trang An – Hanoi
Private tour
Multi-day tour
nature
boat
cycling
culture
UNESCO
Duration
2 days 1 night
Departure
Hanoi
Destination
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Guests
1–20 people
Book before
3 days
Overview
Ninh Binh 2D1N: Tam Coc & Trang An boat rides, climb Hang Mua, cycle through rice fields, visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. Ninh Binh — 'Ha Long Bay on land' with limestone mountains, rivers and Northern B countryside.
Ninh Binh — 'Ha Long Bay on Land' of Vietnam
Located just 2 hours south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is one of the most spectacular destinations in the North — where limestone karst peaks rise above lush green rice fields, where rivers wind through caves, and where ancient history is still evident in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Ninh Binh is often called 'Ha Long Bay on Land'.
The Complete Ninh Binh tour is a 2-day, 1-night journey covering all the best spots: Tam Coc, Trang An (UNESCO), Hang Mua, cycling through rice fields, and the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.
Tam Coc or Trang An? — Do Both — Each Has Its Own Charm
Tam Coc ('Three Caves') is the classic boat route on the Ngo Dong River, passing through 3 mountain caves. Trang An is a larger complex with 12 caves and many temples, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour takes you to both.
Highlights
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Boat Tam Coc — pass through 3 mountain caves, admire rice fields & majestic limestone mountains
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Explore Trang An — 12 caves, temples and waterways in the UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Climb 500 stone steps to the top of Hang Mua — the best panoramic view of Tam Coc in Ninh Binh
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Cycle through rice fields and villages — experience the authentic Northern countryside of Ninh Binh
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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital — the first capital of Vietnam, temples of King Dinh and King Le
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Ninh Binh cuisine: crispy rice, mountain goat, mountain snails — must-try specialties
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1
Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hang Mua
07:30
Pick up in Hanoi
Car and guide pick you up at your hotel in central Hanoi. Depart for Ninh Binh — about 2 hours through rice fields and villages of the Red River Delta.
Car and guide pick you up at your hotel in central Hanoi. Depart for Ninh Binh — about 2 hours through rice fields and villages of the Red River Delta.
10:00
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital — the first capital of independent Vietnam (10th century). Visit the temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, and learn about the history of the nation. The ancient capital is set in a dramatic limestone valley, very impressive.
Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital — the first capital of independent Vietnam (10th century). Visit the temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, and learn about the history of the nation. The ancient capital is set in a dramatic limestone valley, very impressive.
12:00
Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant — try Ninh Binh specialties: crispy rice, mountain goat, mountain snails.
Lunch at a local restaurant — try Ninh Binh specialties: crispy rice, mountain goat, mountain snails.
13:30
Tam Coc Boat Trip
Experience the most classic Ninh Binh activity: boat ride on the Ngo Dong River, passing through 3 mountain caves — Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba. Local people row the boat with their feet — a unique skill. On both sides are rice fields and majestic limestone mountains.
Experience the most classic Ninh Binh activity: boat ride on the Ngo Dong River, passing through 3 mountain caves — Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba. Local people row the boat with their feet — a unique skill. On both sides are rice fields and majestic limestone mountains.
16:00
Climb Hang Mua
Climb 500 stone steps to the top of Hang Mua. From the top, you have a panoramic view of Tam Coc — winding rivers, lush rice fields and layered limestone mountains. This is the most beautiful check-in spot in Ninh Binh, especially at sunset.
Climb 500 stone steps to the top of Hang Mua. From the top, you have a panoramic view of Tam Coc — winding rivers, lush rice fields and layered limestone mountains. This is the most beautiful check-in spot in Ninh Binh, especially at sunset.
17:30
Check-in & rest
Check-in to hotel/homestay in Tam Coc. Free time to rest.
Check-in to hotel/homestay in Tam Coc. Free time to rest.
19:00
Dinner
Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Ninh Binh.
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Day 2
Trang An – Cycling Through Rice Fields – Hanoi
07:30
Breakfast
Breakfast at your accommodation.
Breakfast at your accommodation.
08:30
Trang An Boat Trip
Depart for Trang An — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a boat through 12 caves and many temples along the route. Trang An is larger and more diverse than Tam Coc, with longer caves and more open spaces.
Depart for Trang An — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a boat through 12 caves and many temples along the route. Trang An is larger and more diverse than Tam Coc, with longer caves and more open spaces.
11:00
Cycling through the countryside
Cycle through village roads, rice fields and limestone mountains around Tam Coc/Trang An. This is a great way to experience the authentic Northern countryside of Ninh Binh — peaceful, beautiful and relaxing.
Cycle through village roads, rice fields and limestone mountains around Tam Coc/Trang An. This is a great way to experience the authentic Northern countryside of Ninh Binh — peaceful, beautiful and relaxing.
12:00
Lunch & check-out
Lunch and check-out.
Lunch and check-out.
13:30
Return to Hanoi
Depart for Hanoi. On the way back, you can take a nap or look back at the beautiful photos from the last 2 days.
Depart for Hanoi. On the way back, you can take a nap or look back at the beautiful photos from the last 2 days.
16:00
Arrive in Hanoi
Drop you off at your hotel. End of the complete Ninh Binh tour — with memories of boats, caves, mountains and the Northern countryside.
Drop you off at your hotel. End of the complete Ninh Binh tour — with memories of boats, caves, mountains and the Northern countryside.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
- 1 night hotel/homestay in Tam Coc
- Boat tickets for Tam Coc & Trang An
- Tickets for Hang Mua & Hoa Lu
- Bicycle for countryside exploration
- Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- English/Vietnamese speaking guide
Not included
- Drinks not included in the program
- Tips for guide, driver, and boat rower
- Single room supplement
- Korean/Chinese/Japanese speaking guide
- Personal insurance
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