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Northern Vietnam Tours

Ninh Binh – Trang An – Bai Dinh 2 Days 1 Night

Two days in Ninh Binh: a rowboat through Trang An, Mua Cave, and the Bai Dinh pagoda complex.

  • Hanoi
  • Ninh Binh
Duration
2 days 1 night
Destinations
2 places
Departs from
Hanoi

Introduction

Programme overview

Ninh Binh is about two hours by car from Hanoi, well suited to a short weekend break amid limestone mountains and small rivers.

Why choose this programme

Highlights

  1. Take a rowboat through the water caves of Trang An
  2. Climb Mua Cave for a panoramic view of Tam Coc from above
  3. Visit the Bai Dinh pagoda complex
  4. Only about two hours from Hanoi, ideal for a weekend trip
  5. One night in Ninh Binh, with little travelling
  6. Try local specialities: crispy rice and mountain goat meat

Details

Itinerary

The order and timing may be adjusted for weather and local conditions.

  1. Day 1: Hanoi – Trang An – Mua Cave

    Overnight in Ninh Binh

    The scenic highlight.

    • Depart from Hanoi for Ninh Binh.
    • Take a rowboat tour of Trang An.
    • Lunch featuring local specialities.
    • Climb Mua Cave for panoramic views of Tam Coc.
    • Check in at the hotel.
    Trang AnMua CaveTam CocMeals: Lunch, Dinner
  2. Day 2: Bai Dinh – Hanoi – End

    Visit the pagoda and head back.

    • Visit the Bai Dinh pagoda complex.
    • Have lunch and check out.
    • Return to Hanoi, where the programme ends.
    Bai DinhHanoiMeals: Breakfast, Lunch

What you get

What is and is not included

Included

  • Transport from Hanoi
  • 01 hotel night in Ninh Binh
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Trang An boat tickets and entrance tickets
  • An accompanying tour guide

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks not listed in the programme
  • Travel insurance

Before you go

  • Mua Cave has many steps and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

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