2-Day Ninh Binh Adventure Tour from Hanoi

Day 1: Hoa Lu - Trang An/Tam Coc – Mua cave (L, D)

1. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
   1h · Admission ticket included
   07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
   09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
   10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
   11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
2. Tam Cốc-Bich Dộng
   1h · Admission ticket included
   13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
   14h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
3. Mua Caves
   1h · Admission ticket included
   15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing 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
   17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Hotel then free time to relax ( can use swimming pool)
   19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/hotel then walk around Tam Coc for awalk

Day 2: Bich Dong pagoda, Thai Vi temple – Thung Nham Bird Valley (B, L)

1. Bich Dong Pagoda
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Morning: Have breakfast at Hotel/ Bungalow then be ready for the trip
   08h30: Get picked up by our friendly guide then cycle to visit the Thai Vi temple and Bich Dong pagoda (the second most beautiful cave in Viet Nam)
   11h30: Check out and have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, spring roll, fried rice…
   Vegetarian foods are always available at the lunch
2. Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone - Ninh Binh
   3h · Admission ticket included
   13h00: Continue to Thung Nham Bird Valley. Get on a small sampan to discover Hang But (Buddhist Cave), about 500m in length, a magical view of the stalactites and stalagmites, and see a big Buddha-shaped stalactite sitting beside an underground river, as well as visit an orchard of tropical fruits in this area.
   The best time for the bird park in the afternoon, sit quietly on a boat and slowly paddle through Thung Chim (Thung Nham), discover the most features of this area with more than 4,000 birds of 40 species flying to inhabit every day. Your best chance to take nice photos and immerse yourself in the wild and nature.
   16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
   18h30: Get dropped off at hotel in Hanoi

Pickup details

Pick up guests from the hotel at Hanoi Old Quarter or the meeting point at: No 1 Trang Tien Str, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• FOC for under 5 years - old children, sharing with their parent.
• 2 adults can carry only 1 child from 0 to 4 years old. From the 2nd child will be charged 75% price.
• Please note, the itineraries and schedules are subject to change without notice, depending on the weather and operating conditions.
• Customers should provide their hotel name and address in the Hoan Kiem district for pick-up arrangements
• All passengers should provide mobile phone or email address to the tour operator. The company will contact you directly after you make your reservation.
• If you are vegetarian or have any special food requirements, please advise the local operator in advance.
• You can also finish your trip in Ninh Binh