Ninh Binh

UNESCO sites

7:20-7:50am The bus will pick up all customers from the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:20 AM and 7:50 AM. For customers staying outside the Old Quarter, please arrive at the Hanoi Opera House by 7:20 AM for pick-up. The final pick-up location is at 84 Tran Nhan Tong Street (Hanoi Du Parc Hotel) at 7:50 AM. 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, float through the tranquil rivers of Trang An, and climb to the top of Mua Caves for striking panoramic views of rocky hills. Get picked up from your hotel in Hanoi and depart toward Ninh Binh. Stop at 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. Take a lunch break in a local restaurant, with a Vietnamese buffet of goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice, as well as vegetarian food options. 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. Finally, climb up 500 steps to the viewpoint of Mua Caves to marvel at panoramic views of Tam Coc before returning to Hanoi. 19:00pm Drop off at Hanoi Old Quarter, the end trip Note: The bus will pick up all customers from the Hanoi Old Quarter between 7:20 AM and 7:50 AM. For customers staying outside the Old Quarter, please arrive at the Hanoi Opera House by 7:20 AM for pick-up. The final pick-up location is at 84 Tran Nhan Tong Street (Hanoi Du Parc Hotel) at 7:50 AM.

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 your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Hop into the luxury van 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 go (traditional river boat) along the Ngo Dong river to visit Tam Coc's three caves. Head back to Tam Coc wharf, take your bicycle, and cycle around traditional villages and Tam Coc town. 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 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. 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 area. This is a great destination for kayaking around limestone islets and swimming in crystal sea water. Option 2: Visit the Trung Trang Cave on the Cat Ba Island about an hour, so beautiful island in Lan Ha Bay. After returning to the cruise, check out of your cabin before having brunch on board. 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 special 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. 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.

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 and Tam Coc are two of 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!

On this 3-day excursion, discover the incredible landscape and sights of the Ninh Binh province and enjoy an overnight stay in an eco-lodge. 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 Sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery on your limousine bus as you make your way to Ninh Binh. Savor the tranquility of the lodge’s amazing location - surrounded by mountains and rivers..  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 Ecolodge and head off by bike or on foot to see the local sights, or relax by the pool or in the peaceful gardens.  Day 2: Ninh Binh - Halong /Lan Ha Bay Rise bright and early and enjoy a delicious breakfast before leaving for Tuan Chau Island with your shuttle bus. 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 onboard restaurant as the boat sails up the winding canals on its way to Ha Long Bay. Then, hop into a canoe or a 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, get a massage, 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 hearty brunch while the ship sails back to the harbor. Wave goodbye to the boat from the port and ride in back to Hanoi at the end of the afternoon.

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.

Discover the gems of Hanoi's surrounding area on this day trip. Set sail on a boat ride at Trang An, and take in the panoramic views from the vantage point of Mua Cave. Be picked up from your accommodation and transported to your first stop. Go back in time as you encounter the ancient Vietnamese capital of Hoa Lu. Tour the 2 temples built on the ground of an old royal palace and learn all about the feudal dynasties of the country's history. Next, get in the saddle for a bicycle ride around the local village. Encounter authentic local life and the picturesque countryside as you peddle around. If you don't wish to cycle, feel free to explore the village on foot or rest at a local restaurant. Then, tuck into a local buffet lunch packed with flavors including vegetarian options. Continue your experience with a visit to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Set sail on a charming boat trip as you take in the outstanding sights from the unique vantage point of the water. For your final stop, discover the magic of Mua Cave. Climb up the 500 stone steps to take in the views all the way to Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River.

Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave 1 Day Tour This incredible day trip takes you through the ancient land, enriched with cultural and geographic wonders that have recently been designated as a World Heritage Site. Detailed Itinerary: 07.00-08.00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in the Old Quarter. If your hotel is outside the Old Quarter area, the meet-up point is at the Hanoi Opera House. Depart for Bai Dinh – Trang An – Mua Cave, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the rural areas on the way. 09.40-10.00: Have a short 20-minute break. 10.30: Arrive at the glimmering Bai Dinh Pagoda complexes, one of the largest pagodas not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia. Scenically set at the foot of Dinh Mountain, surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and the limestone karsts dotted around, which will take your breath away. This pagoda complex boasts a stunning array of the most massive and magnificent Vietnamese traditional architecture ever built, and it would take a full day to explore all of it. You will visit some of the highlights that are nationally recognized: 500 stone statues of "La Han" (Arhats) 2 huge bronze bells, one weighing 27 tons and the other 36 tons Visit the Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes Visit the Gautama Buddha statue With sacred atmospheres and intriguing Buddhist stories presented by our insider guide, you cannot fail to be enchanted. 12.00: Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with great local cuisines. 13.00: Leave for the Trang An Grottoes, an outstanding natural beauty of majestic limestone massif spanning 20 square kilometers, rising dramatically out from the rice paddy fields. Deep into the linked chains of towering mountains are pristine places of mystical valleys, numerous freshwater ponds, and jungle. Embark on a traditional sampan, gently rowed down the exquisite river through numerous caves: Toi (Dark) Cave (320 meters long), Sang (Light) Cave (90 meters long), and Nau Ruou (Cooking Wine) Cave (250 meters long). Every passage brings a new surprise of mystery hidden inside the isolated valleys of tranquility, which likely transforms you to another world and time. The fauna and flora are rich, and a scene of a goat jumping from one cliff to another is a common sight. 15.30: Arrive at Mua Cave and start an amazing trek up to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for a spectacular view of the rice valley. 17.00: Return to our bus and then come back to Hanoi. 19.30: Drop you off at your hotel/stay. Trip ends.

Embark on a captivating 1-day tour to Ninh Binh, a prime destination for short trips from Hanoi. This tour combines religious worship, cultural exploration, and scenic beauty. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, climb Mua Cave, and enjoy a boat ride along the river. 7:00 AM: Depart from Hanoi and travel 90 km south to Ninh Binh, with a 20-minute break en route. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda: Explore Vietnam's largest spiritual complex, featuring stunning architecture, impressive statues, and the giant Buddha. Climb Mua Cave and ascend Ngoa Long Mountain for stunning views of Tam Coc and the surrounding landscape. Arrive in Tam Coc for lunch at the restaurant. Next, head to Trang An for about 2.5 hours of exploration in a sampan boat rowed by locals. Discover the limestone caves along the Sao Khe River, including the King Kong film set and various temples. Experience the stunning tunnel cave system, featuring Sang Cave, Toi Cave, and Nau Ruou Cave. Hop on the bus as we head back to Hanoi, expected to arrive around 7:30 PM. NOTE: Please note that the itinerary may be adjusted due to weather and traffic conditions. However, all attractions included in the tour will still be visited.