DISCOVER THE NINH BINH ANCIENT CAPITAL 2-DAY TOUR

07:30 – 08:00
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for your transfer to Ninh Binh.

09:15
Enjoy a short 15–20-minute break to stretch your legs, use the restroom, or have a quick snack along the way.

10:30
Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s most famous and impressive spiritual complexes, holding several national and Asian records. Explore this vast site featuring 500 stone statues of Arhats, an imposing bell tower housing bronze bells weighing 27 and 36 tons, and a magnificent golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.

12:15 – 12:30
Savor a delicious lunch featuring Ninh Binh specialties at the private area of our Trang An Heritage Restaurant. Vegetarian options are available.

13:30
Continue to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized in 2014. Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat ride through a breathtaking network of tunnel caves and limestone karsts, famously featured in the 2016 movie Kong: Skull Island.

15:30
Transfer back to Trang An Heritage Garden by minivan.

16:00 – 16:15
Check into your room and enjoy a swim in the pool during the summer months.

19:00 – 20:00
Dinner is served at the restaurant. Overnight stay at Trang An Heritage Garden.

07:00 – 08:00
Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant.

09:00
Check out of your room.

09:45
Depart by minivan with your driver to Hoa Lu.

10:30
Explore Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Visit the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, learning more about Vietnam’s history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.

11:15 – 11:45
Join a 30-minute cycling tour through scenic countryside villages, experiencing local life firsthand. Alternatively, relax at the restaurant and take in views of nearby lakes, waterfalls, and valleys.

12:00
Enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local Ninh Binh specialties at the private area of our Trang An Heritage Garden.

13:15 – 13:30
Set out for Tam Coc, often called “Halong Bay on land.” Embark on a 1.5-hour boat ride along the tranquil Ngo Dong River, drifting past lush rice fields and dramatic limestone formations. Journey through the impressive cave system of Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba for a truly unique experience.

15:30
Next, visit Mua Cave (Hang Múa). Climb 500 stone steps to the mountain’s peak for a stunning panoramic view over Tam Coc and the surrounding countryside—a perfect spot for unforgettable photos.

17:00
Begin your transfer back to Hanoi.

19:30 – 19:45
Arrive in Hanoi and drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Tour ends.