Ninh Binh Culture & history

Uncover the cultural and natural heritage of the Ninh Binh province on a guided day trip from Hanoi. Pay a visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex/or Hoa Lu ancient capital , then float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An, and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of rocky hills. - Start from Hanoi Old Quarter area, Limousine Bus picks up and departs toward Ninh Binh with follow 3 Options (upon your choosen): OPTION 1: BAI DINH - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE (Top pick) - Visit BAI DINH, the biggest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, to gaze at the imposing pagoda. See 500 Arhat Statues made out of blue stones, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue, rising up to 10 meters. - Lunch with a Vietnamese buffet: goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice… (vegetarian foods are available) - Visit Trang An grotto by wooden boato navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants. - Visit Mua cave with climb up 500 steps for overview of Tam Coc River. - Transfer back to Hanoi Old Quarter. Arrival Hanoi at around 19:00-19:30. OPTION 2: HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE (Top rated) - Visit HOA LU Ancient Capital - visit King Dinh and King Le Temple, then have cycling around the peaceful villages. - LUNCH with a Vietnamese buffet: goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice… (vegetarian foods are available). - Visit TRANG AN Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 movie Kong: Skull Island by wooden boat. - Visit Mua Caves to marvel at panoramic views of Tam Coc before returning to Hanoi. - 17:00 transfer back Hanoi. - 19:00-19:30: Arrival Hanoi Old Quarter. End of trip. OPTION 3: BAI DINH - TRANG AN - WITHOUT MUA CAVE - Visit BAI DINH, the biggest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, to gaze at the imposing pagoda. - Lunch with a Vietnamese buffet: goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice… (vegetarian foods are available). - Visit Trang An grotto by wooden boato navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants. - 16:00 transfer back to Hanoi, Arrival Hanoi at around 18:00 - 18:30. End of trip. Finish trip in the Hanoi Old Quarter area. Thank you.

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Hanoi to Tam Coc and ride a Sampan boat to impressive caves. Experience local life as you cycle through picturesque villages, explore ancient temples, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch. Start your tour early with pickup at the meeting point in Ha Noi Old Quarter Area. Hop into the bus to visit Hoa Lu, an ancient capital of Vietnam. Visit Dinh king Temple and Le king Temple from the 10th century, and hear about the heroic histories of the two Kings during the Chinese Wars. At midday, sit down for lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant. Continue to Tam Coc and take the sampan (traditional river boat) go along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc (three caves). Head back to Tam Coc wharf, take your bicycle, and cycle around local villages in Ninh Binh. Visit Mua cave, which attracts visitors with its many interesting stories. Climb 500 stone steps to see all the way to Tam Coc, and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the countryside and Ngo Dong river. In the evening, return Ha Noi.

Day 1: Ha Noi – Halong - Lan Ha Bay 8:00-8:30: Either get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter and ride to Tuan Chau Wharf or meet your skipper at the Wharf. 12:00: Board a transfer boat and sail to your cruise ship. After you check in, get a refreshing welcome drink and cool off with a cold towel. Listen to a short briefing with safety instructions and a tour of the cruise. As you find your cabin, set sail for Ha Long Bay. As you cruise, enjoy a delicious lunch in the onboard restaurant, taking in views of the picturesque canals that lead to the Bay. Option 1: Discovery Dark and Bright Cave by kayaking or Bamboo Boat about an hour here. After visit the Dark and Bright cave back to main cruise for swimming around the cruise. Option 2: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area. Return to the cruise in time to admire the striking colors of the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin. Relax in the onboard swimming pool, have fun at the sunset party, or join a traditional cooking class. If you wish, pay onboard to enjoy a relaxing massage. After sunset, the captain will drop anchor in a tranquil section of the bay as you enjoy dinner on board. Spend the rest of the night squid fishing, watching a movie, listening to music, or having drinks at the bar. Overnight On Cruise Day 2: Lan Ha bay -Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi Wake up early to start your day with Tai Chi class, watch the sunrise from the top deck. Enjoy a light breakfast in the restaurant. Option 1: Cruise toward Lan Ha Bay explore the Ao Ech or Tra Bau area. This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. Option 2: Visit the Quan Y Cave on the Cat Ba Island about an hour, so beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay. 9:30: Return the boat and check out the cabin. 9:30 – 9:45: Have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier. We settle the bill at the end of trip. 10:30 – 10:45: Guests move to the tender boat and return to the port. At around 11:30 A.M., disembark at Tuan Chau Wharf. Either make your own way back to Hanoi or enjoy a comfortable transfer service. Note: We currently have 3 Cruises, if you have any requests regarding the itinerary, such as wishing to visit Dark & Light Cave, please feel free to email us so we can make the necessary arrangements or we will arrange the best itinerary for your trip. We can arrange pick-up and drop off at Ninh Binh by Limousine bus instead Hanoi Free set up Honeymoon cabin, anniversary cabin Free a birthday cake for customer have a birthday on cruise.

07h15 – 8h00: Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter area and departure for Ninh Binh. Due to the ban on buses picking up passengers on some streets between 6:30 and 8:30 from 1 March 2025, we may need you to come to one of our meeting points depending on your location to wait for us. We appreciate your support. 09h15: Have a short break for relaxing & rest room at a stop-over about 15 - 20 minutes. 10h00- 10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the King temples. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history. Relax before lunch: - A short bike ride with tour guide : Get on a bike and start cycling to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with a unique route (optional and free of charge) - If you don't wish to cycle, feel free to explore the village on foot or rest at a local restaurant. 12h00: Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes is the local specialty ( Vegetarian foods are avaiable ) 13h30: Arrive Trang An and spend about 1h40 - 2 hours exploring Trang An– the core of natural heritage in a Sampan boat (4 people per boat), rowed by a local people. Explore the amazing cave tunnel system and passing through sacred temples associated with legends in the history of Trang An. Get back to limousine bus then leave for Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi. 19:00 – 19:30 Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel . Trip ends.

Discover some of Vietnam's most picturesque locations on this multiday trip with a 5-star cruise. Visit Ninh Binh, Lan Ha, and more with roundtrip transportation from Hanoi included. You'll also get to swim, kayak, make traditional cuisine, and learn about local culture. Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh 7:20-7:40 am Tour guide and bus will pick-up all traveler from the Hanoi Old Quarter and head to Ninh Binh Province. Pay a visit to the Bai Dinh Temple Complex, the largest complex of Buddhist temples in Vietnam, and check out the impressive pagoda. Have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An on a wooden boat and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of Tam Coc before heading to the homestay for an overnight stay. 16:30 check in Ninh Binh Bungalow and free cycling around Village 19:00 Dinner at Bungalow restaurant and free time relaxing and stay overnight at Ninh Binh Bungalow Day 2: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay 6:30 am Have breakfast at Ninh Binh Bungalow and bus will come to pick-up to Halong Bay 7:10-7:30am The Limousine bus pickup from Ninh Binh, transfer to Ha Long Bay. Check in for the cruise and have lunch. Cruise through Con Vit Islet, Thumb Islet, Gia Luan Harbor, and Lan Ha Bay. Drop anchor for some kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach or, depending on the weather, visit Dark Cave and Bright Cave. As the sun sinks below the horizon, gather on the deck to enjoy the brilliant colors in the sky and relax with tea and coffee or learn how to make traditional Vietnamese spring rolls during a cooking demonstration. Make new friends at the sunset party or relax in the onboard. After dinner, enjoy a large selection of cocktails at the panoramic bar or play board games, watch a movie, or go squid fishing Day 3 Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi Start your day with an early morning Tai Chi session on the deck to focus the mind and condition the body. Enjoy a light breakfast while taking in stunning views of the bay and its dramatic limestone islets. We will provided one of 2 options at below (depending one of our cruise will do one option activities at below) Option 1: Sail through the calm emerald waters to Ao Ech for a kayaking trip and swimming. Option 2: will visit the Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island After exploring the caves, enjoy some Vietnamese cuisine for lunch. Disembark from the cruise and take a speedboat back to Tuan Chau Marina before heading back to your accommodation in Hanoi. 11:30 Check out the cruise and bus come to pick-up and transfer back to Hanoi 14:30-15:00 The bus will drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter, the end trip at Hanoi Old Quarter Free offer a birthday cake if client have a birthday on cruise (need request before one tour by email) Free set-up honeymoon or anniversary cabin (need request before one tour by email)

Located in Ninh Binh province, 100 km southeast of Hanoi, Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Hang Mua are the most picturesque spots in northern Vietnam. For 41 years, from 968 to 1009 CE, Hoa Lu was the ancient capital of Vietnam. Nearby Tam Coc is often referred to as "Ha Long Bay among the rice paddies." Visitors are conveyed by rowboat along the peaceful Tam Coc stream, past green fields and the feet of mountains, into the mouths of caves, where they encounter new surprises, like stalactites and stalagmites that shimmer like gemstones just inches from the water. Itinerary Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave tour: 07:00-07:30: We pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter, and depart for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas on the way. 10:30: After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu, the Ancient Royal Capital of Vietnam. We will visit Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple, learning about the heroic histories of these two kings and their battles against the Chinese. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km from Hoa Lu). 11:30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua means "dance") with 500 steps up to the top of Mua Mountain. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful Hoa Lu landscape. 12:30: Have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will get on a bamboo boat, rowed by local people, on the Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (the three caves). You will pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. The boat trip takes approximately two hours, and along the way, you will witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river, and the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for. 17:00: Get on the bus and go back to Hanoi. 19:00: Arrive in Hanoi and the tour ends. See you next time!

8:00 -8:40 AM - Our tour guide and van will pick you up at your hotel or homestay in Tam Coc, Trang An, or Ninh Binh. 9:00 AM - Visit Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You will have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties. 10:00 AM - Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the most famous and biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton-Budhha statue. 12:00 PM - Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines and vegetarian foods. 1:30 PM - Continue to the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in the 2017 movie Kong: Skull Island. Hop on a wooden boat to navigate through its quiet rivers, discover mysterious caves, and admire towering limestone karsts covered with tropical plants 3:30 PM - Arrive at Mua Cave (Mua cave means dancing cave) with 500 steps up to the top of Dragon Moutain. At the top, you can overview all the nice scenery of Hoa Lu and enjoy the majestic natural scenery along with the sunset, a scene that will make us keep beautiful memories of Ninh Binh. 5:20 PM: Get on the bus and back to your hotel.

On this 3-day excursion, discover the incredible landscape and sights of the Ninh Binh province and enjoy an overnight stay in at the hotels Ninhbinh. Then, ride your shuttle bus to Tuan Chau Island and take a luxury boat for a tour around Ha Long bay and spend the night on board. Day 1: Hanoi - Ninh Binh trip 7:20-7:40 am: The tour guide will pick you up from Hanoi to Ninhbinh. 10:30 am: Visit the ancient city of Hoa Lu or climb to the Hang Mua viewpoint, for a breathtaking panorama over the limestone mountains and rice fields of Valley. Enjoy a boat ride to explore Trang An's natural heritage. Check in to the Ninh Binh hotel and head off by bike or on foot to see the local sights, or relax Day 2: Ninh Binh - Halong /Lan Ha Bay 7:30 AM: The driver will pick you up from Ninhbinh to Halong Bay. 11:00-11:30 AM: Arrival at Tuan Chau island. Waiting for check-in After arriving at the dock, take a small boat to reach your luxury cruise ship, where you will be welcomed aboard with a drink and a refreshing cold towel.  After check-in, enjoy lunch in the on board restaurant while the boat sails up the winding canals on its way to Ha Long Bay. Then, hop into bamboo boat to explore the dazzling white limestone karsts, emerald green waters, and dark mystery of the Dark and Light Caves. Back on deck, unwind, and admire the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin from at the bar. Then, choose from a range of activities: join a traditional cooking class, enjoy sightseeing at panoramic views. After dinner, you can relax with romantic music, or sip refreshing drinks at the bar. You can also try your luck at squid fishing, watch a movie, enjoy a spa treatment, or simply relax in your room. Day 3: Lan Ha/ Halong Bay - Ha Noi Wake up to an enjoy the light breakfast . We will provided one of 2 options (depending one of our cruise will do one option activities at below) Option 1: Sail through the calm emerald waters to Tra Bau for a charming local sightseeing kayak trip and swimming. Option 2: will visit the Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island After returning to the boat, finish your trip with a brunch while the ship sails back to the harbor. Goodbye to the boat from the port and ride in back to Hanoi at the end of the afternoon. 11:00 AM: Get back to the harbour. The shuttle bus will pick you up and drive you return to Hanoi

8:00 – 8:30 Our touguide and van will pick you up at your hoetel/hometay in Tam Coc, Trang An, Ninh Binh departure to visit Bich Dong pagoda ( the oldest pagoda in Ninh Binh ) 10:00 Keep moving to visit Mua Cave (Mua mean Dance) with 500 step up to the Top of Mua Moutain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice sence of Hoa Lu. 11h0 Visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. 12:30 - Enjoy the lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines. 13h30: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh. 16h30: Return our van and leave to your hotel 17h15: Arrive and drop off at your hotel. Trip End.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Drive to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and then continue on to visit the King Dinh Temple. Next up, discover Mua Cave Cave and enjoy a mountainous overview from the top. Savor a set lunch with Vietnamese cuisine at a bungalow beside Tam Coc river. After lunch, enjoy a Sampan boat trip through the three emerald water caves on the beautiful river and admire the countryside landscape. Cycle through the peaceful country roads to Bich Dong Pagoda and spend some time here before you return to Hanoi.