Complete Ninh Binh — Tam Coc, Trang An, Hang Mua & Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Boat through underground rivers, cycle through rice fields, climb Hang Mua & explore the ancient capital
Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hang Mua – Trang An – Hanoi
Overview
Ninh Binh 2-day tour: boat trips at Tam Coc & Trang An, climb Hang Mua, cycle rice fields, visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. Ninh Binh — 'Ha Long Bay on land' with limestone karsts, waterways, and Northern countryside.
Ninh Binh — Vietnam's 'Ha Long Bay on Land'
Located just 2 hours south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is one of the most spectacular destinations in Northern Vietnam — where limestone karsts rise from emerald rice fields, rivers meander through caves, and a thousand years of history are preserved at the Hoa Lu ancient capital. 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 Hoa Lu ancient capital.
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 three caves carved through the mountains. Trang An is a larger complex with 12 caves and many temples — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour takes you to both.
Highlights
Boat trip at Tam Coc — pass through 3 caves through the mountains, admire rice fields & majestic limestone karsts
Explore Trang An — 12 caves, temples & waterways in the UNESCO World Heritage complex
Climb 500 stone steps to the top of Hang Mua — panoramic view of Tam Coc, the best in Ninh Binh
Cycle through rice fields and villages — experience the authentic Northern countryside of Ninh Binh
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital — Vietnam's first capital, temples of King Dinh & King Le
Ninh Binh cuisine: crispy rice, mountain goat, mountain snails — unmissable specialties
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hang Mua
07:30 | Pick up in Hanoi
Our vehicle picks you up from your hotel in central Hanoi, depart for Ninh Binh — about 2 hours.
10:00 | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Visit the Hoa Lu ancient capital — Vietnam's first capital. Stop at the temples of King Dinh & King Le.
12:00 | Lunch
Ninh Binh specialties: crispy rice, mountain goat, mountain snails.
13:30 | Boat trip at Tam Coc
Boat on the Ngo Dong River, passing through 3 caves through the mountains. Locals row with their feet — a unique skill.
16:00 | Climb Hang Mua
500 stone steps to the top — panoramic view of Tam Coc at sunset, the most beautiful in Ninh Binh.
19:00 | Dinner & overnight stay
Check in at hotel/homestay in Tam Coc. Overnight.
Day 2
Trang An – Cycle Rice Fields – Hanoi
07:30 | Breakfast
At your accommodation.
08:30 | Boat trip at Trang An
UNESCO World Heritage complex — 12 caves and many temples.
11:00 | Cycle through the countryside
Cycle through rice fields, villages, limestone karsts.
12:00 | Lunch & check-out
Return to Hanoi.
16:00 | Tour ends
Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
- 01 night hotel/homestay in Tam Coc
- Boat tickets for Tam Coc & Trang An
- Entrance fees for Hang Mua & Hoa Lu
- Bicycle for countryside exploration
- Meals: 01 breakfast, 02 lunches, 01 dinner
- English/Vietnamese-speaking guide
Not included
- Beverages not included in the program
- Tips for guide, driver, boat rower
- Single room supplement
- Korean/Chinese/Japanese-speaking guide
- Personal insurance