Ninh Binh 2 days tour
It is ideal for you to spend 2 days 1 night at Tam Coc Bungalow in Ninh Binh. You can visit the most popular site of Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with the old temple dated back to 17th Century, then cycle to Mua cave – then spend your time in the fabulous bungalow by the river with cooking class then the 2nd day with visiting a local market and do boating in Tam Coc. You can end your trip in Hanoi or go ahead to Hue by bus
Mighty view from the top of Mua Cave
Biking over peaceful countryside
Tam Coc rowing
Itinerary of Ninh Binh 2 days tour
Day 01: Hanoi – Hoa Lu - Mua Cave (L/D)
Main activities: Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel – Cycling to Mua Cave – Cooking Class – Bungalow
From 7:45 – 8:30, our guide and bus pick you up from hotel and start driving to Ninh Binh, on the way, you experience the peaceful scenery along the Highway 1A, stop for a short break to stretch your legs then arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel to visit King Dinh and King Le’s temples. You arrive in Tam Coc Wharf – the most exciting boating port in the North at Noon and have buffet lunch with Vietnamese Cuisines in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we cycle to Mua cave with stunning rice fields with buffalos, goats…along the road till approaching Mua cave. You walk up to the top of the mountain where Mua cave is located, visiting lovely stalactites and stalagmites inside, then take a spectacular view from the top to the valley. You relaxingly cycle back to Tam Coc through the villages with daily life, check in Tam Coc Bungalow then you have your own time relaxing till Cooking Lesson of how to make the authentic cakes with simple available ingredients at home taken place. You may spend the time to relax, read books or swim before the dinner around 19:00, then enjoy the night there.
Day 2: Tam Coc - Hanoi (B/L)
Main activities: Visit morning local market – Exciting boat trip in Tam Coc – Afternoon Tea
From 6:30, welcome a new day with sunrise Tai Chi and a breakfast then a visit to morning local market to see how local people sell and shop with authentic goods that you never see in the tourist places then enjoy the exciting boat trip on Ngo Dong River with sampan boats through caves and visit stunning river surrounded by Limestone Karsts with rich fauna and flora. You finish the boat trip and savor the authentic lunch made by our chef, then check out and clear your bills.
In the afternoon, you have a chance to cycle through the peaceful village with rice fields to visit Bich Dong Pagoda surrounded by the lotus pond. You walk up to the top and enjoy the panoramic view of dramatic limestone ridges and dotted hamlets and a particularly refreshing moment, then have Afternoon Tea to highlight a lovely day and get on the bus to go back to Hanoi.
(if you go to Phong Nha cave in Quang Binh or Hue, the bus can pick you up in our restaurant in Tam Coc, please contact us).From 18:30 – 19:00, you are in Hanoi, we drop you off at your hotel, Trip ends.
Note: Your itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.
Price of Ninh Binh 2 days tour
Tour Price: USD/pax
| Standard of
Accommodation |
Private tour price | FIT price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 pax | 02 – 03 pax | 04 – 07 pax | ||
| Homestay | 225 | 185 | 145 | 99 |
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Accommodation
Tam Coc bungalow
Located in Ninh Binh, Tam Coc Bungalow offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.
Buffet and American breakfast options are available every morning at the homestay.
Children Price
- The child is under 5 years old is free of charge (Sharing the bed with parent)
- The child is from 5 to 9 years old is charged 50% of the Adult price
- Child is from 9 and above is charged as adult price
Tour inclusive
- Pick up from hotel/stay in Hanoi Old Quarter to Hoa Lu – Tam Coc and Return
- Overnight in Tam Coc bungalow (basing on twin sharing basis, we have triple room for 3)
- All entrance tickets to sites indicated in the itinerary
- Complementary bottles of water on the bus, in the bungalow, cycling to Mua cave
- Meals as in dedicated itinerary (2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast)
- Afternoon Tea, Cooking Class in the bungalow
- Cycling to visit Mua cave
- Free bicycle during your stay in our bungalow
- Sampan boat trip in Tam Coc
- English speaking tour guide during the trip
Tour exclusive
- Beverages, tax, travel insurance
- Pick up and drop off outside Hanoi Old Quarter
- Tips, personal expenses & those not clearly mentioned above
Know before you go
- Doctors are not available in the bungalow; we provide First Aid Kit in case of emergency
- Please bring warm clothes in December, January, and February due to winter time
Pick-up service
For group tour:
- Surcharge for pick up if your hotel not located in the Old Quarter, or please meet us at our bus office (located in the Old quarter)
For private tour: the pick-up time is up to the guest, it is customizable
Cancellation Policies
- More than seven days before arrival: 10% of total tour price.
- Within 2 days to 7 days before arrival: 30% of total tour price.
- Within 24 hours to 48 hours before starting time: 50% of total tour price.
- Within 24 hours before starting time: 100% of total tour price.
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