Ninh Binh 2 Days 1 Night Deluxe Tour

Overview

Join a small group tour for a personalized experience with high-quality transportation. Explore Tam Coc, often called the “Halong Bay on land,” on a sampan boat rowed by locals. Visit the Thung Nham Bird Sanctuary, home to over 40 bird species with more than 50,000 individuals. Learn about Vietnam’s 10th-century history in Hoa Lu, the first capital of the independent feudal kingdom. Enjoy a unique and memorable biking route through villages, rice fields, and karst mountains on a top-quality sports bike.

Itinerary

Ninh Binh 2 Days 1 Night Deluxe Tour

Day 1: Hanoi – Tam Coc – Local Family – Cycling – Thung Chim

07:15 – 07:45: Our tour guide and bus will pick you up from your hotel or private address, and we’ll head to Ninh Binh.
10:00: Arrive at Tam Coc and begin your first visit with a 1.5-hour sampan boat ride, rowed by a local. Often called the “Halong Bay on land,” this boat trip offers a peaceful journey along the river, surrounded by limestone mountains and rice paddies, especially beautiful during the harvest season.

12:00: Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00: Check in to your bungalow or hotel.
15:00: Visit a traditional Vietnamese family in Tam Coc, where three generations live together. You’ll get to see their house architecture, learn about their daily life, and observe their traditional craft of making embroidery.

15:30: After visiting the family, you’ll take a bike ride to explore the rice fields and limestone mountains on a unique route.
16:30: Hop on a small sampan to explore Thung Nham bird reserve, home to over 50,000 birds from 40 species that inhabit the area daily.
17:30: Cycle back to the host family for some free time and an afternoon tea break.
19:00: Enjoy a Vietnamese dinner, then relax and stay overnight at the bungalow or hotel.

Day 2: Mua Cave – Hoa Lu Ancient Capital – Hanoi

07:00 – 07:30: Have breakfast at your bungalow or hotel.
08:30: Ride a bike to Mua Cave, one of the most captivating spots to get a panoramic view in Ninh Binh. Hike up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain for breathtaking views of the Tam Coc and Ninh Binh areas.

11:00: Return to the bungalow or hotel to check out.
12:30: Enjoy a tasty Vietnamese lunch, followed by some free time to relax.
15:00 – 15:30: Depart for Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visit the temple of King Dinh, and with our local guide’s introduction, you’ll gain insights into Vietnamese history.

16:30: Depart from Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi.
18:30: Arrive in Hanoi and drop you off at your hotel or private address in the Hanoi Old Quarter. The trip ends.

Note

Package Includes:

• English-speaking guide
• Pickup and drop-off within the Hanoi Old Quarter area
• Air-conditioned transportation as specified in the tour
• All meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Entrance fees and boat charges
• Accommodation at a bungalow or hotel
• Three bottles of water per person (two provided on the bus, one during the cycling activity)
• Cycling activity

Package Excludes:

• Pickup and drop-off outside of Hanoi Old Quarter (15 USD – 350,000 VND per group)
• Motorbike option (7 USD – 150,000 VND per person)
• Animal cart option (7 USD – 150,000 VND per person)
• Beverages

Important Note: For Lunar New Year, a 20% surcharge will apply to each booking during the Tet Holiday.